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Coffee roasters are both artist and scientist, vigilantly turning caffeine-laden beans into<br />
delicious, steaming cups with complex flavor. Few libations require as much human effort<br />
as this beloved drink. From harvesting in global locales, to precise flavor development<br />
and ubiquitous coffee shops—the industry is massive. Here are some of Oregon’s<br />
best roasts, with tips to whet your palate.<br />
CHARACTERISTICS<br />
Acidity<br />
Similar to wine, this attribute<br />
keeps the coffee<br />
from tasting flat.<br />
Body<br />
Simply putdepth. A heavier<br />
body helps the coffee<br />
flavors stand up in mixed<br />
drinks, such as lattes.<br />
Aroma<br />
Adds a dimension to the flavor<br />
beyond taste alone.<br />
Flavor<br />
The full package balances the<br />
first three characteristics along<br />
with taste.<br />
BEANS<br />
Arabica<br />
Used in most gourmet<br />
and specialty coffee, these<br />
beans are widely considered<br />
to have the best flavor<br />
profiles, but they are the<br />
most difficult to grow and<br />
take two to four years to<br />
develop for harvest.<br />
Robusta<br />
This plant makes up only<br />
about 2 of coffee trade<br />
but has the benefit of a<br />
shorter year-long growth<br />
cycle and the ability to thrive<br />
where Arabica cannot.<br />
With many great roasters to<br />
choose from, <strong>1859</strong> narrowed<br />
the field down to a few upand-coming<br />
favorites around<br />
the state to help broaden<br />
your coffee world.<br />
11 Roasters Bend<br />
11roasters.com<br />
Ristretto Roasters Portland<br />
ristrettoroasters.com<br />
Noble Coffee Ashland<br />
noblecoffeeroasting.com<br />
Sleepy Monk Cannon Beach<br />
sleepymonkcoffee.com<br />
Motley Brew Joseph<br />
motleybrew.biz<br />
Full City Eugene<br />
full-city.com<br />
Mellelo Coffee Roasters<br />
Medford<br />
mellelo.com<br />
The focus on coffee roasters ignited<br />
passionate discussion around the <strong>1859</strong><br />
office. “How hard can roasting re-<br />
ally be?” we asked. Lone Pine Coffee<br />
Roasters and Strictly Organic Coffee<br />
Co. in Bend graciously provided two<br />
<strong>1859</strong> staffers with the green beans and<br />
a "portable coffee roaster" to put these<br />
questions to the test. Visit <strong>1859</strong>magazine.com/diy-roasting<br />
to see gritty details<br />
of our first vintage—plus tips for<br />
home roasters.<br />
Good Bean Coffee Company<br />
Jacksonville<br />
goodbean.com<br />
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