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Roast #30: Reflection on V4

V4 post-mortem. Numbers: 54 boxes (17% increase), 52 roasts vs 92 in V3 (43% more efficient), 58lbs delivered (45% increase). Challenges: Roaster setup procedural issues (external fan misalignment caused apartment...

Roast #30: Reflection on V4

V4 post-mortem. Numbers: 54 boxes (17% increase), 52 roasts vs 92 in V3 (43% more efficient), 58lbs delivered (45% increase). Challenges: Roaster setup procedural issues (external fan misalignment caused apartment...

Roast #27: The Barista Series, Part 3

Final part of barista series covering workflow lessons learned at Partners. Built safeguards: repeat orders verbally, place tickets under drinks not immediately picked up, detailed Doordash packing with 1/N bag...

Roast #27: The Barista Series, Part 3

Final part of barista series covering workflow lessons learned at Partners. Built safeguards: repeat orders verbally, place tickets under drinks not immediately picked up, detailed Doordash packing with 1/N bag...

Roast #24: The Barista Series, Part 2

Second barista series installment covering Partners Coffee lessons. Three-station workflow requires constant communication—register handles orders/drip, espresso pulls shots/manages grinders/Doordash, milk steams/packages/hands out drinks. More exhausting than full-time software engineering—standing 4-7...

Roast #24: The Barista Series, Part 2

Second barista series installment covering Partners Coffee lessons. Three-station workflow requires constant communication—register handles orders/drip, espresso pulls shots/manages grinders/Doordash, milk steams/packages/hands out drinks. More exhausting than full-time software engineering—standing 4-7...

Roast #22: Revised Pricing

V3 pricing was too high at $40+—didn't align with goal of building cafe following through exposure over profits. Customer feedback said box too expensive, preventing participation. Better to have 50...

Roast #22: Revised Pricing

V3 pricing was too high at $40+—didn't align with goal of building cafe following through exposure over profits. Customer feedback said box too expensive, preventing participation. Better to have 50...

Roast #20: The Barista Series, Part 1

Got laid off from Carta software engineering job in January, accelerating barista plans from June. Job hunt surprisingly difficult: applying during winter seasonality when cafes didn't need help, no service...

Roast #20: The Barista Series, Part 1

Got laid off from Carta software engineering job in January, accelerating barista plans from June. Job hunt surprisingly difficult: applying during winter seasonality when cafes didn't need help, no service...

Roast #19: Mo Money Mo Problems

Breaking down pricing model for transparency. Single bags: (costbeans * 2) covers beans plus R&D (7lbs just for Honey Pink Bourbon), sample roasting (13 coffees), cuppings, packaging, $3000 roaster investment,...

Roast #19: Mo Money Mo Problems

Breaking down pricing model for transparency. Single bags: (costbeans * 2) covers beans plus R&D (7lbs just for Honey Pink Bourbon), sample roasting (13 coffees), cuppings, packaging, $3000 roaster investment,...