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Notes from the Equipment Room

We ventured into the equipment dungeon to see what’s happening. This is where broken things go to get fixed.
We asked Raffyn Reynolds, resident fixit-guy and espresso machine demystifier (ahem, Service Manager & Equipment Technician), to give a list of some things currently under repair:

Espresso grinder
(2) Superautomatic Swiss-made espresso machines
Hot water tower
A few coffee grinders & [...]

News from the Roaster: Espresso!

For something so small, espresso shots have a big impact on our lives. They’re the heart of every cappuccino, latte, mocha, and caramel macchiato that we drink. They are the source of our morning energy, and the afternoon boost we need to finish the day. For some of us, a day without espresso is as [...]

We love old things

Coffee-related, anyway. Our graphics department has been looking back for packaging inspiration:
And also for print ads:

Send your images to mia@portlandroasting.com! We’re starting a collection.

New Staff at Portland Roasting

Nathanael May joins Portland Roasting staff as trainer –
As the newest member of the Portland Roasting team, I’ve enjoyed the singular pleasure of being chauffeured around town to various cafes and restaurants that serve our coffee. Each of our customers brings a different spin to their coffee presentation, ranging from the [...]