Ep162 The Science Behind the Perfect Shot | Coffee Roasting, Training & Extraction with Stellarossa

About this episode

The episode explores the science behind creating the perfect coffee shot with insights from coffee roasting experts.

In this episode of the Franchise Everything Podcast, we go inside the coffee roasting room with Cam from Stellarossa and Steve from Bancroft Roasters to explore the science behind the perfect coffee shot The conversation covers how roasting, green bean sourcing, barista training and espresso extraction all work together to create consistent coffee quality across the Stellarossa franchise network. Cam also breaks down the key variables behind a great espresso, including dose, grind size, water quality, machine temperature and brew ratio. Steve shares how Bancroft Roasters manages roast profiles, seasonal coffee sourcing and flavour consistency, while explaining why vertical integration matters for franchise coffee businesses. This episode is ideal for coffee lovers, cafe owners, franchise operators and aspiring baristas who want to understand what really goes into a great cup of coffee. 0:00 - Welcome and guest introductions 0:40 - Understanding the relationship between Stellarossa and Bancroft Roasters 1:41 - The perfect shot of coffee starts with a recipe and a system 3:17 - Steve's role as the roaster in creating the perfect shot 4:13 - Collaborating on a crowd pleasing flavor…

People in this episode

Host: Glenn Walford

Guests: Cam, Steve

Topics covered

• coffee roasting
• espresso extraction
• barista training
• franchise business
• coffee quality

Keywords

• coffee
• espresso
• roasting
• barista
• franchise
• quality
• extraction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stellarossa, Bancroft Roasters

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