In this episode of Another Cup, Todd Mackey interviews Ben and Brandon from Creation Coffee. They discuss the history of Creation Coffee, their growth from a small operation in a garage to a well-established business with multiple retail cafes and wholesale accounts. They also talk about their partnership with Covoya Specialty Coffee and the importance of consistency and quality in their offerings. The conversation touches on topics such as the challenges of moving locations, the benefits of roasting on a Probat UG22, and their goals for attending the SCA Expo.

Episode Notes

Takeaways

• Creation Coffee started as a small operation in a garage and has grown into a well-established business with multiple retail cafes and wholesale accounts.
• Their partnership with Covoya Specialty Coffee has been instrumental in their growth and success.
• Consistency and quality are key factors in their offerings, and they rely on trusted partners like Covoya to provide reliable coffees.
• Moving locations can be stressful, but it can also be an opportunity for growth and improvement.
• Roasting on a UG22 machine has allowed Creation Coffee to create rich and sweet profiles for their coffees.
• Attending the SCA Expo provides opportunities for learning, networking, and discovering new technologies for quality control and consistency.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Background of Creation Coffee
• 01:31 The Journey of Creation Coffee
• 07:00 Role of Lead Roaster and Green Buyer
• 09:23 Partnership with Covoya Specialty Coffee
• 12:42 Moving Locations and Growth
• 14:29 Future Plans and Expansion
• 15:24 Attending the SCA Expo

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