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taste the BEAN NOT THE ROAST


Gulf Roast coffee

is sourced direct from farmers all around the world

only available by pick up or local delivery.

Fresh

roast.

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GRIND.

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BREW.

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Roast philosophy


“Taste the bean, not the roast”

We roast every coffee bean separately to bring out the best for that coffee origin. The bright note of Coffee‘s known as acidic we roast light to preserve that bright note. The darker you roast a coffee the more the brightness goes away. Lower acidic, Coffees can be roasted light or dark because there’s no brightness that goes away. Some would say the sugar’s come out with a darker roast. So if you want a dark roast coffee, pick a coffee that is primarily from the Asia or some South American can be roasted light or dark being low acidic.


The sustainability of the coffee farmer . We try whenever possible to take out the middle man that sometimes makes more money than the Farmer who raises the coffee. Here are some of the coffee trading practices.


Types of Coffee Trade


Commodity Importers: Price-focused, volume over quality


Fair Trade: Certified minimum prices and ethical standards


Direct Trade: Personal relationships between roasters and farmers


Farmer-Focused Importers: Pay premiums, invest in sustainability


Mission Coffee: Impact-driven sourcing (e.g., environmental or social missions)


Organic vs Certified: Not all chemical-free farms are certified organic due to costs

Methods

Washed: Clean, crisp, bright acidity


Honey Processed: Mucilage left on, adds sweetness and body


Natural Processed: Sun-dried with fruit on, fruity and wild notes


Other Methods: Monsooned Malabar (aged in humidity), experimental anaerobic processes

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Freshness Timeline

Green Beans: Seasonal availability


Roasted Beans: Best 2–14 days post-roast


Espresso: Best 7–30 days post-roast


Ground Coffee: Should be brewed within an hour


Brewed Coffee: Thermos > decanter for heat and freshness


Look for Roast Dates, not Expiration Dates



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Terroir:

Where Flavor is Born

In coffee, terroir includes elements like:


  • Soil: The type and nutrient content of the soil where coffee is grown. 


  • Climate: Factors like temperature, rainfall, and humidity.

 

  • Altitude: Higher altitudes often result in cooler temperatures and more acidic coffee. 


  • Microclimate: Specific variations in climate within a region. 


  • Rainfall: Coffee plants need both rainy and dry seasons to thrive. 



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Our introduction to becoming a barista includes comprehensive understanding of the business, science and art of meeting the demands of coffee connoisseurs.


Day 1

  • Trends & philosophies
  • Espresso equipment
  • Extraction 1 Espresso extraction
  • Lunch
  • Milk texture
  • Espresso drink definitions
  • Practice



Day 2 

  • Coffee processing
  • Coffee cupping style extraction
  • Various brew extractions
  • Lunch
  • Latte art pours
  • Practice



Day 3

  •   Customer service
  •   Latte art - part 2  - pours
  •   Ice and blended drinks
  •   Lunch
  •   Certification and training
  •   Order drills