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Roasters CoLab

Better Coffee, Together.

A simple WhatsApp community for roasters to share insights, ask questions, and compare notes.

250+ members worldwide · 55+ in Canada · 9 topic groups

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The communities

Find where your questions belong

Roasters CoLab – World

World DiscussionAnything coffee. Start here.
Roasting & EquipmentRoast profiles, defects, machines, maintenance and upgrades.
Green Coffee – Origins & SourcingOrigins, harvests, importers, samples, pricing and buying.
Business & OpsPricing, wholesale, packaging, costs, staff and growing a roastery.
Farms & ClimateFarm-level news, weather, harvest conditions and climate impact on coffee.
Jobs & OpportunitiesRoles, collaborations, events and gear for sale.

Roasters CoLab – Canada

Canada DiscussionAnything coffee in Canada. Start here.
Roasting & EquipmentMachines, parts, service and roasting in Canada.
Green Coffee – Origins & SourcingImporters, landed pricing, samples and buying green in Canada.

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What it is

A roaster-to-roaster space on WhatsApp.

Focused on practical discussion: lots, processing, sourcing, pricing, QC, decisions.

Open, respectful, no posturing.

What happens here

Questions get asked.

Ideas get tested.

Coffees get cupped.

Knowledge gets shared.

Nothing more complicated than that.

Who it's for

Roasters (small, mid and growing teams).

Head roasters, production leads, green buyers.

People actively roasting or buying coffee.

How to join

Three steps

  1. Fill in the request form.
  2. We send you the WhatsApp link.
  3. Introduce yourself (roastery + where you're based).
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FAQ

Common questions

Is this free?

Yes, for now. It's community-led.

Is this a course or paid membership?

No. It's a working community.

Is this a marketplace? Are you selling green coffee?

No. This is a discussion space.

How do shared cuppings work?

We occasionally coordinate informal cuppings and share notes. Participation is optional.

What do I need to join?

Just be involved in roasting (or directly responsible for buying or production).

What about promotions?

Keep it useful and relevant. No spam.

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