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Have you ever wondered what makes your morning cup of coffee taste so much better when it comes from a local roaster? The answer lies in small-batch coffee roasting, a craft that's thriving right here in Springfield, Ohio! Small-batch roasting isn't just a trendy buzzword. It's a commitment to quality that means roasting coffee in small quantities, usually between 5-50 pounds at a time, to ensure maximum freshness and flavor. Unlike massive commercial operations that roast thousands of pounds per day, small-batch roasters can focus on each individual batch, adjusting heat profiles and timing to bring out the unique characteristics...

Hey Springfield coffee lovers! Have you ever wondered why your morning cup tastes so much better when you grab it from a local coffee shop versus brewing that bag you picked up during your grocery run? The answer is simpler than you might think – and it's about to change how you buy coffee forever! As your neighbors here at Strider Coffee Roasters, we're passionate about bringing you the freshest, most flavorful coffee experience possible. And honestly? Once you understand the massive difference between freshly roasted local coffee and those grocery store beans, you'll never want to go back! The...

Ever wonder why your morning cup tastes so incredible? The secret isn't just in our roasting process here at Strider Coffee Roasters – it's in the journey those beans take from the rolling hills of Brazil all the way to your kitchen in Springfield! Brazil isn't just another coffee-producing country. It's THE coffee powerhouse, supplying about 30% of the world's coffee beans. But what makes Brazilian coffee so special for us here in Ohio? Let's dive into how global sourcing from this South American giant transforms your daily coffee experience! Why Brazil is Coffee Paradise Picture this: vast plantations stretching...

Hey Springfield coffee lovers! Tired of settling for mediocre coffee at home? You're not alone. Every day, we get customers at Strider Coffee Roasters asking the same question: "What equipment do I actually need to make great coffee at home?" The good news? You don't need to break the bank or turn your kitchen into a coffee shop to brew amazing coffee. With the right guidance and a few key pieces of equipment, you'll be making coffee that rivals your favorite local café! Let's dive into everything you need to know about choosing home brewing equipment that fits your lifestyle,...

Savannah Sunrise Black Tea Blend: Bold, citrusy, and perfectly brewed. Photo by Strider Coffee Roasters. When you're ready to brew the perfect cup of Savannah Sunrise tea, the brewing method you choose makes all the difference! We're diving deep into two popular options: the spacious tea infuser basket versus the convenient OXO Twisting Tea Ball. Both have their place in your tea toolkit, but which one brings out the best in this fruity, floral blend? Let's find out! Meet Savannah Sunrise: A Tea That Deserves Your Best Brewing Game Before we jump into the brewing showdown, let's talk about what...

  Ever wondered why your morning cup of coffee has such an incredible backstory? The legend of Kaldi, the Ethiopian goatherd who discovered coffee around 850 CE, isn't just an ancient tale: it's the foundation of everything we love about coffee today! While you're grinding beans and perfecting your pour-over technique in 2025, you're participating in a tradition that connects you directly to coffee's magical origins. The story might be legendary, but its impact on modern coffee culture is absolutely real. From specialty roasters naming their blends after dancing goats to the revival of traditional Ethiopian brewing methods, Kaldi's discovery...