Quotes from Robert W. Thurston

A year's work can be ruined quickly, sometimes within seconds, if roasting isn't done well.

Why are coffee people so nice?

Like wine, coffee offers a path to sophistication.

Coffee requires that we treat it as a prized commodity, storing and brewing it with loving care. . . . Each coffee bean acquires a distinctive taste, depending on how it is roasted."13

Blends are often developed according to the price of the coffee, not the taste.