NXT Roasters

NXT Roasters is an independent coffee roaster in Edmonton specializing in freshly roasted whole beansfor walk-in customers. Our 3kg fluidized bed (air) roaster handles second crack roasting, ensuring full flavour development without the sourness of under roasted beans. Variable batch sizes (1.7–3.1 kg) allow slower selling varietals, such as S.W. decaf, to remain fresh. We prioritize freshness over full shelves and encourage customers to
reserve beans prior to roast days. NXT Roasters focus is roasting high-quality, fully developed beans with consistency and clarity.

Freshly roasted whole beans with full flavour! Our fluidized bed system handles second crack roasting for balanced development — no sour blond beans. Walk in or reserve your batch in Edmonton!

This morning we roasted some Liberica beans from Liberia. This is their country of origin though seeds were transported to Asia and planted there. The beans were delivered to NXT by a member of the family that owns the farm. This is to confirm that their genetics are differ from Arabica beans. The appearance is that of a peaberry. We have not established the roast level because it is taking a darker roast than expected. I expect that the colour will be more uniform with the darker roast. The labels also have to be printed before they can be placed on the shelf.

NXT Roasters is not a café — our focus is roasting high-quality, fully
developed beans with consistency and clarity.

NXT Roasters is an independent coffee roaster in Edmonton specializing in freshly roasted whole beans
for walk-in customers. Our 3kg fluidized bed (air) roaster handles the smoke of second crack roasting, ensuring full
flavour development without the sourness of under roasted beans. Variable batch sizes (1.7–3.1 kg) allow slower selling varietals, such as decaf, to remain fresh.

We prioritize freshness over full shelves and encourage customers to reserve beans prior to roast days.

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The plantation owner is bringing small quantities of his 900m altitude production directly to NXT Roasters. Though we have featured some of these Farmer Direct Beans previously, this crop year is special because Santa Marta has elected to enhance their crop with the Gold Process.

Some of the mucilage or pulp remains on the fruit during fermentation. Yields a nice balance of acidity, sweetness, and fruity-caramel flavours. Over several weeks, the sugars
and flavours from the fruit pulp are absorbed deep into the bean.

The Honey Process is perhaps better known on the internet. The difference is found in the amount of mucilage that remains on the seeds when fermenting and drying. The mucilage left on the bean caramelizes during drying, giving the parchment a yellow or "gold" colour. The greater amount of mucilage requires more drying which involves mixing the beans daily so that they dry evenly. This is a labour intensive drying process in which the flavour is featured in the cup.

NXT's job is to honour the grower's hard work. We want to unlock the story already sealed inside the bean.

Thank you for your support.
It is 3:00 and we are disappointing the late comers. There was over 40 kgs but half of it was gone by noon.
It does give us a chance to wish you a Merry Christmas.
We are closing for a week then will roast on December 30 especially for the designated drivers.