Proof of Coffee: A Community Roasting Space

A project in Lincoln, NE by Jon Ferguson
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This project will help fund the creation of a shared roasting space in Lincoln, Nebraska to cup, roast, sell, and enjoy roasted coffee.
Backers: 19
Average Pledge Per Backer: $155

Funded: $2,941 of $6,000
Dates: Aug 30th -> Sep 29th (30 days)
Project By: Jon Ferguson
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Latest News

Let's Roast!

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The San Franciscan roaster is up and running, so all of you who were the early adopters to this concept of a shared roasting space in Lincoln, you'll be first in line to use the space!   If you're late to the game, that's okay!  You can find us... (Read More)

Time Flies

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Although we are only half the way to our funding goals and three short days away from the completion of the Kickstarter campaign, it has been a wonderful platform to announce the opening of Lincoln’s first ever shared coffee roasting space! We look... (Read More)

Meet the Producer: Josue Morales

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This coming Tuesday evening, September 25th at 7:00PM at Chez Sodo, we have a special surprise visitor to Lincoln, Nebraska, Josue Morales! All the way from Guatemala City, Josue will be visiting our new shared roasting space at Chez Sodo to... (Read More)

Cropster Calling

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
You know you're on the right track when Cropster calls you to donate their software for use by those who use the shared roasting space in Lincoln, Nebraska!  If you are not familiar with this software and are thinking of getting into roasting, let... (Read More)

Barista Talent - Hiring for Excellence

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
In order to sell roasted coffee, we need to provide an excellent and memorable experience.  If you consider yourself coachable, passionate, punctual,and love waking up early, we would love to hear from you. This will be an excellent opportunity to... (Read More)

Lighter than Air & Le Nez Du Café

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to visit the Iowa State University Olfactometry Laboratory at the Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering in Ames, and it changed the way I think about coffee.  If you would like to explore... (Read More)

Co-Roasting Between the Coasts!

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Our friends over at Roast Magazine's Daily Coffee News wrote up a nice story about the Kickstarter project!  Now is a perfect time to contribute to the campaign. We are at the half way mark, 15 days to go!  (Read More)

This week: Cupping Table & La Marzocco

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This week we are planning to set up a large cupping table, along with a La Marzocco Linea espresso machine for class training!  The San Franciscan SF-6 roaster should be installed by the end of September, so pre-order a bag of roasted coffee... (Read More)

US Coffee Champs Preliminary Competition!

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I went to Grand Rapids Michigan this past weekend to hang out with a bunch of coffee folks and to help coach a local Lincoln barista, and she did amazing!!  This space will support baristas who would like to improve their skills, practice latte art,... (Read More)

Chez Sodo offers space for coffee roasting!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Chez Sodo, owned by Sean and Starr Carmichael, will be offering space in their new location for coffee roasting! This is a well known spot in Lincoln, formerly Duggan's Pub and Cottonwood Cafe.  In addition to roasting, they have offered retail... (Read More)

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