Roasting Beans in Real Time: Brown Sugar Coffee Roastery

About this episode

Amanda Henry discusses the coffee roasting process and the wellness-focused initiatives of Brown Sugar Coffee Roastery.

Fremont Biz is brewing up something special this week. In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Henry, owner of Brown Sugar Coffee Roastery, to talk about what really goes into roasting coffee and what it takes to build a coffee business with big standards in a small community. Amanda walks us through the coffee roasting process, breaking it down in a way that makes you appreciate every bag a little more. But what really sets Brown Sugar apart is their commitment to wellness-focused coffee through what Amanda calls the “Sip Clean Campaign.” The goal? Coffee that’s no toxin, mold-free, and low-acidity—a cleaner cup for people who care about what they’re putting in their bodies (or who’ve felt the difference a “cleaner” roast can make). And if you didn’t know Brown Sugar expanded into more food options, this episode covers that too. Amanda explains their ghost kitchen concept, created to broaden their offerings, add flexibility, and even create more hours for staff. If you’re looking for an easy bite... burgers and fries! You’ll want to check out their ghost kitchen: The Alley Burgers here: https://thealleyburgers.com/ We wrap with a conversation that matters: Amanda shares what…

People in this episode

Hosts: Charene Herrera, Owen Sweeney

Guest: Amanda Henry

Topics covered

• coffee roasting
• wellness
• female entrepreneurship
• local business
• food options

Keywords

• coffee
• roasting
• wellness
• female empowerment
• local business
• ghost kitchen
• low-acidity coffee

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brown Sugar Coffee Roastery, The Alley Burgers

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