Exploring the Boundaries of Coffee Flavor: Honoring the Efforts of Producers Whose Innovation Surpasses Expectation - and Convention.
My love for coffee:
“We at Black & White Coffee Roasters are fueled by a mutual passion for excellence and a desire to push the boundaries of flavor possibility, striving to work with producers to showcase coffees that celebrate this shared spirit of processing innovation.”
My love for coffee:
“We at Black & White Coffee Roasters are fueled by a mutual passion for excellence and a desire to push the boundaries of flavor possibility, striving to work with producers to showcase coffees that celebrate this shared spirit of processing innovation.”
A Journey Beyond the Competition Stage
Black & White Coffee Roasters was built upon a foundation of excellence, first pushing the boundaries of coffee flavor on the competition stage. It started in 2016 when Lem Butler won the United States Barista Championship in Atlanta, Georgia. Kyle Ramage coached him through his World Barista Championship routine, and Lem placed 4th that year in Dublin, Ireland.
Roles were reversed the next year as Kyle competed in - and won - the US Barista Championship with coaching support from Lem. Following his national victory, Kyle represented the USA at the World Barista Championship in Seoul, South Korea and made it all the way to the finals, placing 6th overall. Later that year the collaboration between Lem and Kyle led them from the competition stage to coffee bar, when they opened Black & White Coffee Roasters.
“Lem and I are different people, and that works to our distinct advantage.”
A Journey Beyond the Competition Stage
Black & White Coffee Roasters was built upon a foundation of excellence, first pushing the boundaries of coffee flavor on the competition stage. It started in 2016 when Lem Butler won the United States Barista Championship in Atlanta, Georgia. Kyle Ramage coached him through his World Barista Championship routine, and Lem placed 4th that year in Dublin, Ireland.
Roles were reversed the next year as Kyle competed in - and won - the US Barista Championship with coaching support from Lem. Following his national victory, Kyle represented the USA at the World Barista Championship in Seoul, South Korea and made it all the way to the finals, placing 6th overall. Later that year the collaboration between Lem and Kyle led them from the competition stage to coffee bar, when they opened Black & White Coffee Roasters.
“Lem and I are different people, and that works to our distinct advantage.”
Harmonious Collaborations: Honoring Innovation
Throughout his time in the specialty coffee industry, Kyle has dedicated himself to curating an global network of industry-leading coffee producers. They are united by a mutual commitment to excellence, a curiosity about processing innovation, and a desire to push the boundaries of flavor possibility. Through his title as US Barista Champion and cofounder of Black & White, Kyle has developed these relationships further, supporting the work of innovative producers by featuring their coffees on Black & White’s coffee menu. Not only does this approach honor the farmer’s unique takes on their coffees, but it presents novel coffees to consumers, sharing new flavor profiles and processing methods that might otherwise be out of reach for many coffee lovers.
“Coffee is steeped in a rich tradition of relationships. Relationships are the fabric of community and community is key to an evolving industry.”
Harmonious Collaborations: Honoring Innovation
Throughout his time in the specialty coffee industry, Kyle has dedicated himself to curating an global network of industry-leading coffee producers. They are united by a mutual commitment to excellence, a curiosity about processing innovation, and a desire to push the boundaries of flavor possibility. Through his title as US Barista Champion and cofounder of Black & White, Kyle has developed these relationships further, supporting the work of innovative producers by featuring their coffees on Black & White’s coffee menu. Not only does this approach honor the farmer’s unique takes on their coffees, but it presents novel coffees to consumers, sharing new flavor profiles and processing methods that might otherwise be out of reach for many coffee lovers.
“Coffee is steeped in a rich tradition of relationships. Relationships are the fabric of community and community is key to an evolving industry.”
Each Cup, an Intriguing Experience
From an innovative process which integrated cinnamon into the coffee fermentation, to a juicy strawberry co-fermented coffee, through a lychee process that involves highly controlled conditions, these producer-driven experiments are an expedition to the boundaries of what is possible in coffee flavor. This journey is made possible through curiosity, experimentation, and partnerships with producers who are doing exciting new things. Each cup is a triumph of innovation, a uniquely delicious representation of what's possible when you believe: “if it tastes good, it is good.”
“Our overarching strategy for coffee sourcing is to just source the most beautiful and interesting coffees from around the world.”
Each Cup, an Intriguing Experience
From an innovative process which integrated cinnamon into the coffee fermentation, to a juicy strawberry co-fermented coffee, through a lychee process that involves highly controlled conditions, these producer-driven experiments are an expedition to the boundaries of what is possible in coffee flavor. This journey is made possible through curiosity, experimentation, and partnerships with producers who are doing exciting new things. Each cup is a triumph of innovation, a uniquely delicious representation of what's possible when you believe: “if it tastes good, it is good.”
“Our overarching strategy for coffee sourcing is to just source the most beautiful and interesting coffees from around the world.”
