Rating of the best coffee roasters in St. Petersburg for 2022

The Roschaikofe Association, together with RBC, called 2019 a turning point in the long-term confrontation between coffee lovers and tea drinkers in favor of the former. Despite the vast majority of Russian territories located in cold coordinates, the population of which has long revered warming with traditional tea, the coffee trend is gaining momentum. The customs service notes the growth of grain imports with the leading suppliers Brazil, Italy, Vietnam.

The Ottoman Empire became the ancestor of roasting in the 19th century. The first frying units began to be patented at the beginning of the 19th century in the USA and Europe. Russia has made a big breakthrough in the field of roasting in the last ten years. World Coffee roasting Championships are held annually. Russian specialists have already become winners twice over the past three years. Below we will talk about the best roasters in St. Petersburg.

Which manufacturer to buy

Brazil holds the lead in the production of coffee products.
The best varieties include:

• Marogogyp;
• Santos;
• Bourbon;
• Minas;
• Paranskiy;
• Victoria;
• Rio;
• Baya.

The second place in production is securely held by Colombia, with its best varieties:

• Manisal;
• Armenia;
• Medellin.

Real Colombian coffee is rare even in specialized markets, as a rule, only blends are available.

The leaders of production also include such countries as:

1. Indonesia with varieties Blavan, Pankur, Kayumas, Kopi Luwak;
2. India with varieties Mysore, Karnataka;
3. Ethiopia with Arabica, Sidamo, Mocha, Harar;
4. Vietnam with Robusta varieties, Dalat;
5. Uganda with Robusta and Arabica varieties;
6. Mexico with Arabica, Pluma.
7. Peru.

“Coffee to go” is gaining more and more popularity, cozy coffee houses are increasing the quality of services, sales of coffee machines are breaking records. Thousands of people daily discover new recipes for a divine drink, strive to get a unique sensation of taste and aroma.

Any barista will tell you it's all about the beans. The key parameter lies in the concept of freshness.

Roasting

Coffee roasting is the processing of coffee beans using temperature.
The roasting process not only gives rise to aroma, but also gives the beans extra activity, which, in turn, tends to instability and loss of original properties.

Roasting of green coffee beans takes place in special equipment - roasters. The operation begins with the weighing and loading of raw materials.

At the initial stage - crack, roasting is carried out at a temperature of 197 ° C. Increasing pressure, temperature causes the grains to crack, the process occurs with characteristic sounds, as in the preparation of popcorn.

In practice, the frying process is divided into:

1. drying - the beginning of crack, goes up to a temperature of 130 ° C;
2. the Mayer reaction, which starts at 130°C;
3. caramelization from a temperature indicator of 170 ° C;
4. development period - until the end of the process.

The first crack evaporates moisture with the release of carbon dioxide.
The second crack, with illiterate exposure, can make the coffee bitter and too dark.

The roasting specialist has his own profile, personally selected for each individual brand. Grains differ in moisture content, size, degree of ripening. A competent roaster, in addition to mastering the science of processing raw materials, must also be able to handle one or another roaster, the principles of which differ.
After roasting, degassing is an important step. In a special cooling drum with subsequent evaporation of gas, the magic of taste takes place.

Contact with oxygen has a dual effect:

• slight evaporation of aroma into the grain space;
• oxidation of rancid-tasting oils.

Theoretically, with instant cooling to t absolute zero, it would be possible to preserve the original properties for an extremely long time, in practice, the aroma and freshness fade away gradually.

The average roasting time is 14-15 minutes, for some varieties this period is longer.

grains

Quality raw materials are the key to success. The coffee belt is located in the equatorial zone and covers several hundred countries.
Product categories are divided into:

1. Fine Commercial Coffee;
2. specialty coffee.

The coffee harvest participates in a number of evaluation activities as lots or micro lots, gaining points for certain characteristics, receives one or another price.
Roasters select grains for processing according to the following properties:

• organoleptic characteristics;
• price;
• producing country.

How to choose the right roaster

And the choice is based on the quality of the roasted grain. Should be assessed:

Roast degree

The parameter represents the color of the grains after the procedure.

Profile

The non-visual characteristic that overwhelmingly determines taste is controlled by several variables. Not only the temperature of the drum is regulated, but also the temperature of the air that comes out of it.
Different stages of roasting allow you to give characteristic distinctive properties to the grains.

Taste

The taste of coffee is conditionally made up of two components:

1. natural - berry and fruit descriptors;
2. caramelization of sugars - develops in the process from crack to the end of frying, with the introduction of a chocolate or caramel background.

From the percentage of these 2 components, an individual taste is obtained.
A small period of time of deviation in one direction or another during roasting can produce an unexpected result. Only an excellent specialist knows which components should be prioritized and which should be muted for a unique taste.

Roster

Depending on the equipment, different qualities of coffee are obtained.
Convection automated roasters (Loring) pass streams of hot air through the thickness of the loaded grains with heating to the optimum temperature.
Conduction devices (Probat) produce heat from hot drums and have a more flexible setting.

Cupping

To determine the taste characteristics, aroma, to select and classify varieties, cap-testing or tasting is carried out. A similar procedure is carried out at every stage of creating a drink, in professional communities it takes place daily. A company that invites guests to cuppings has great advantages when choosing. Cupping should take place within 24 hours of the end of roasting. It is worth adding that certain varieties require a certain aging period to unlock their potential.

Package

To maintain freshness, it is important that the fragrance does not leave the packaging and does not let oxygen in. But carbon dioxide must also evaporate outside through a one-way valve.
The best is vacuum packaging without oxidation. When calculating for long-term storage, the package must contain an aluminum laminated layer and a one-way valve. Preferably, post-roasting packaging is made with nitrogen.

Monosort

Grain raw materials from one region and one plantation are collected in one season. The manufacturer can track the process from growth to the brewing stage. It is easier to predict the specificity of taste and future aroma if you have comprehensive information about the grain. A high-level company presents several high-end single varieties.

Blend

Espresso blends are made from raw materials from different producing countries.
They differ in fees and types of processing:

• washed;
• natural.

The washed processing gives the drink a slight sweetness, the natural type colors the taste with sourness.

Popular varieties

Individual grains are in high demand among coffee lovers due to their special taste.

Brazil Santos

The drink has an average strength and the highest quality. The taste cannot be confused with other varieties.
Brazil Santos is characterized by:

• a hint of bitterness with nutty notes;
• no specific acidity;
• large grain up to 18 mm;
• with a sweetish aroma;
• richness and balance of taste;
• suitable for use in espresso blends.

Sidamo Moka

Ethiopia produces a variety with huge demand around the world.
Sidamo Moka is different:

• sweet honey taste;
• light aroma of bergamot;
• pleasant aftertaste.

Costa Rica

The country of the same name produces Arabica.
Typical for Costa Rica:

• berry aroma;
• chocolate flavor;
• aftertaste with bitterness;
• light acidity.

The best coffee roasters

Roasters with workshops located in other cities

Tasty Coffee

The company has been roasting coffee for 13 years. Production is located in the city of Izhevsk. Using modern technologies and the best equipment, roasting exclusively to order and a team of professionals, including championship winners, national taste judges, Q-graders and SCA professionals. These are the factors that distinguish Tasty Coffee from its competitors.

The company is customer-oriented. First, the production process is as open as possible. So you can watch a live broadcast of the production or, by scanning a pack, get acquainted with the roasting profile.Secondly, the company guarantees that if the coffee does not meet the customer's expectations, then it can be replaced or refunded.

The company's website is as convenient as possible for ordering - detailed information is given about the taste of raw materials, the degree of roasting, density, acidity, the region where the grain grows and the method of processing. You can choose the necessary grinding, based on the method of preparing the drink, or purchase coffee beans.

• Roasting is made exclusively to order, which is a guarantee of obtaining the freshest coffee;
• The world's best roasters from the Probat and Loring brands are used;
• Large selection of coffees: microlots, monosorts, roasted blends for espresso or filter;
• In the assortment you can choose coffee for any budget;
• The ability to replace the grain or return the money if the coffee is not to your liking;
• Delivery - more than 2000 points of issue in St. Petersburg, courier delivery is also available, by Russian Post, to a post office;
• Free delivery to St. Petersburg for orders over 600 rubles;
• Openness of production;
• Customer focus, willingness to help and resolve the issue in favor of the buyer.

• No.

Contact details:

☎8 (800) 500-41-70 - Free call within Russia
☎+7 (3412) 43-33-33 - General questions

SKURATOV COFFEE

A popular cafe and shop with high-quality drinks has favorable democratic prices.

• the company is represented in 7 cities of Russia;
• up to 900 kg of green grains are fried daily on the roasters of Moscow and Omsk;
• Shop online;
• sending orders directly on the day of roasting;
• to any city in Russia with free delivery of orders from 1500 rubles;
• the presence of unique author's blends from several types of coffee;
• varieties for all types of brewing;
• long storage and preservation of freshness;
• availability of a seasonal farmer's variety.

• there is no roasting shop in St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg,
st. Malaya Konyushennaya, 14,
1st front door.
☎ 8-996-785-51-76
https://skuratovcoffee.ru

Companies with roasting shops in Saint-Petersburg

Sibaristica

The Sibaristica Coffee Roasters coffee shop has been present on the city market for over 7 years. In such a short period of time, the company managed to break into the industry leaders and go from Italian coffee sellers to opening its own roasting shop.

• drinks from classics to author's;
• delivery of roasting to the house;
• there is a barista school;
• the best reviews of coffee "fans";
• the transparent walls of the loft space allow visitors to observe roasting, tasting, learning, and even the development of new packaging designs;
• has the status of the “Best Coffee House in the Country” in the Russian Coffee Cap 2019 championship;
• special sets of 4 types of drink for alternative brewing;
• logistics of orders is carried out by a neural network;
• delivery is free for orders over 2000 rubles;
• the logistics map is divided into 3 color zones with even and odd delivery days, respectively, in the red zone they deliver daily.;
• in the absence of a settlement in the coverage area, the company provides delivery via Pickpoint, SDEK;
• on the site you can create a personal account and communicate in the blog;
• the system of discounts works regularly;
• for business owners, Sibaristica helps in the selection of an individual roasting profile with branding, packaging in customer packages;
• special prices for partners;
• the presence of a separate table for coworking;
• presence in several social networks;
• excellent navigation on your own site;
• visiting with a pet is available, the company promotes dog-friendly.

• Deliveries to selected areas are made once a week.

St. Petersburg,
Embankment of the Obvodny Canal, 199.
☎ 8-906-241-80-66
https://sibaristica.com

Coffee Owl Coffee Owl Roasters

The drink in the company has a special taste and is prepared exclusively with self-selected and roasted grains.

• delivery 24 hours after order;
• own roasting at the factory once a week;
• with free delivery when ordering from 1900 rubles;
• branded coffee can be purchased in 5 stores in the city and tasted in 6 coffee houses in St. Petersburg;
• cafe employees annually visit countries where fresh grains grow and buy high-quality raw materials from the last harvests;
• democratic prices;
• freshness guarantee;
• up-to-date blog with professional cooking tips;
• availability of training courses in the company.

• no delivery on weekends.

St. Petersburg,
Officer's lane, 8,
1st front door.
☎ 8-812-648-12-43
https://coffeeowlspb.ru

COFFEE DEPARTMENT

Own high-quality roasting is done not only for specialty, that is, expensive varieties, but also for the commercial class.

• specialists and roasters-technologists with SCAE diplomas - European Association of Specialty Coffee;
• the company has the National Award from 2017 "Coffee Roaster";
• a wide selection from monosorts to espresso blends (blends);
• the availability of freshly roasted coffee for French presses and filter coffee, aeropresses, cezve - alternative brewing methods;
• South American, African, Asian varieties;
• delivery of certain grain under the order;
• the process is carried out on the PROBAT roaster;
• the unit has the function of controlling parameters - power, time, and temperature;
• the ability to save, edit, record profiles;
• roaster - holder of the SoyukhCoffeeRousting diploma of SCR and the Spanish Coffee Institute, as well as SCAE;
• the possibility of packing roasted beans in a package with degassing valves;
• roasting service under the customer's trademark;
• supply of samples for cupping.

• work on a full prepaid basis.

St. Petersburg,
st. Trefoleva, house 2.
☎ 8-812-602-22-02
https://coffee-spb.com

PITCOFFEE

The online store produces fresh roasts directly for sale on order, and does not store stock in warehouses.

• purchases are made from trusted suppliers;
• the ability to add up to 7 flavors;
• use of unique technologies in accordance with the variety;
• packing in metallized bags with degassing valves;
• guarantee of preservation of taste and aroma;
• options for receiving the product from delivery by courier to pickup;
• sending orders across Russia.

• missing.

St. Petersburg,
st. Kalinina, house 13-A.
☎ 8-921-354-09-33
https://pitcoffee.ru

Neva Coffee Roasters

The company has been on the market for 11 years. The relentless search for new brands, improving skills and expanding the client base have brought Neva Coffee Roasters to the group of leaders.

• the roasting process is carried out by two roasters;
• assortment for any type of brewing;
• for filters there is a separate heat treatment of grains;
• retail and wholesale deliveries;
• delivery to offices and coffee houses;
• the price falls from the ordered volume;
• the territory of logistics extends to the whole of Russia;
• additional services for coffee machine rental and repair.

• not found.

St. Petersburg,
Magnitogorskaya street, house 51-L.
☎ 8-812-372-66-38
https://nevacoffee.ru

Conclusion

The coffee industry is modernizing and keeping pace with new technologies. Roasting grains is a great art, not every master is able to reveal all the tastes and aromas hidden inside green berries. Creating an author profile is a whole science subject to people with special talent. A true coffee lover looks for his aroma and taste for a long time, tries, enjoys and despairs. Any drink lover who knows a lot about coffee quality understands the importance of proper roasting. St. Petersburg is one of the few cities that have virtuoso roasters who skillfully create unique blends with iridescent aromas and a wide palette of flavors, and also know how to find cimus itself in traditional grain.