Rowdy Beans Blog — air roasted coffee

The age-old debate “Is coffee healthy for you” may never truly be settled, but we think we can at least answer the question in regard to air-roasted coffee.  If you aren't familiar with “Fluid Bed Air Roasted Coffee” this is a roasting process that differs from the more commonly used “Drum Roasting” method. The process of air-roasting coffee is very similar to air-popped popcorn in that there is a constant flow of hot air to roast the coffee beans. This is helpful in not only producing a more consistent roast but may also be a healthier option for you and...

There are a few things in life we just do not want to sacrifice - no matter what. Whether your vice is a good glass of wine, a gym membership, or - our personal favorite - coffee; sometimes these things are a “must-have” when it comes to budgeting and priorities. It may sound silly to call coffee or the gym a “priority”, but as busy human beings, it is fair to say we all need a little something to get by. When it comes to planning your budget, we can’t fix it all for you, but we can tell you...

Maybe you are a coffee zealot and enthusiast, but do you know what kind of coffee you are actually drinking? Did you know that coffee is more than whole bean coffee, ground coffee, light roast, medium roast, and dark roast? That is right folks, your coffee beans may be Arabica, Robusta, and even wet-hulled. But what does this all mean? Let’s start with the simple: Robusta Beans Robust coffee beans come directly from a Coffea Canephora plant, which happens to be one of the most commonly grown coffee berries in the world - with the other being Coffea Arabica. The...

Do you know how your coffee is roasted? You may be surprised to learn that there are a few different ways to roast green coffee beans. And there are two in particular that fight for the title of “Superior Roasting Method”! Okay, so maybe there is no official title, but these two methods are without a doubt the most popular.    We were curious to learn that although these methods are competitors - both produce a very different end product. So which IS superior - Air roasted coffee or drum roasted coffee? Let’s jump right into the differences and benefits...