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And it isn't close. Unlike a lot of places, they buy directly from quality growers, not wholesalers. They roast in small batches. Their largest roast is 200 lbs. Starbucks smallest roast is 2000 lbs for their "special offerings".
If you happen to be in Chicago, you can take a very cool tour of their roasting works.
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Cool to know this, thanks. For LA people, they've been open for a couple months in Silverlake (on Sunset, at the Sunset Junction). The coffee is great the couple times I went, looks like I'm gonna go back and get some of their beans for home.
I have the same question as AZK regarding burr grinders for french press - anyone got a good rec? My friend strongly recommends the
Ariete "Macinacaffe" Burr Grinder - but like to hear any other suggestions <$200 or so.
-Al