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Small-batch roast day at Bean & Steam

About the Roastery

Roasted with patience, shared with warmth.

Bean & Steam began as a tiny weekly roast session for friends and neighborhood cafés. We still roast in small batches so every coffee can be tasted, adjusted, and released only when it feels clear, balanced, and true to origin.

Our approach

Every lot is profiled in short sample roasts first, then developed in production with careful heat and airflow control to highlight sweetness before intensity.

What we value

We buy with long-term relationships in mind, publish transparent tasting notes, and roast to consistency so your morning cup and your café service both feel dependable.

Roasting philosophy

We chase clarity over heaviness: expressive fruit where it belongs, chocolate depth where it matters, and enough structure for both espresso and filter brewing.

The people behind Bean & Steam

A small team crafting every roast with care

From green buying to roast profiling and customer support, these are the folks keeping your cup consistent, clear, and full of character.

Amelia Torres, head roaster, standing beside the sample roaster with a calm smile

Amelia Torres

Head Roaster

Builds and verifies roast curves daily so each lot stays balanced, sweet, and true to origin.

Owen Park, green coffee buyer, reviewing fresh coffee cherries and origin notes

Owen Park

Green Buyer & Sourcing

Works directly with import partners to select traceable coffees that perform beautifully for filter and espresso.

Safiya Khan, quality lab lead, cupping coffee at a tasting table

Safiya Khan

Quality & Education Lead

Runs cuppings and brewing tests, then translates them into simple notes and guides for home brewers.

Luca Meyer, wholesale and customer care manager, packing coffee orders in the roastery

Luca Meyer

Wholesale & Customer Care

Supports café partners and online customers with quick, practical help on ordering, brewing, and delivery.

Origin relationships

Sourced with care, from farms we know by name.

Small, steady partnerships across coffee-growing regions keep our roasting consistent, transparent, and seasonally fresh.

Minimal world map with soft cream landmasses, thin brown route lines, and subtle markers across Latin America, East Africa, and Southeast Asia
Coffee sourcing map highlighting three core partner regions.
  • Huila, Colombia

    Citrus lift, panela sweetness.

  • Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia

    Floral aroma, tea-like finish.

  • Huehuetenango, Guatemala

    Cocoa depth, bright stone fruit.

  • Kerinci, Sumatra

    Rich body, spice, low-acid balance.