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The True Cost of Starting a Coffee Roasting Business.
By Chris Finch — Founder, Trailhead Coffee 🇨🇦 Instagram: @trailheadcoffee_ca There’s a certain romance in the idea of starting your own coffee roasting business — or really, any business. The smell of freshly roasted beans, the rhythm of the drum turning, the first sip of a perfectly crafted roast — it all sounds like a dream. But beneath that dream is a reality that few talk about. Starting a roasting business is hard. It’s expensive. It’s humbling. And it will teach you l

Chris Finch
Oct 227 min read


Starting a Business in Uncertain Times: The Donald Era
There’s something magical about coffee. The aroma of freshly roasted beans, the crackling sound as they transform in the drum, the first...

Chris Finch
Apr 114 min read


My Coffee Journey: From Childhood Memories to Trailhead Coffee
For anyone who has known me for a long time, you know my life has been anything but ordinary. It’s been a wild, adventurous ride filled...

Chris Finch
Feb 257 min read


A Coffee Lover’s Journey Through Costa Rica: Farms, Micromills, and New Friends
There’s something magical about Costa Rica. From its lush, green mountains to its vibrant coffee culture, this Central American gem is a...

Chris Finch
Feb 153 min read


The Great Coffee Roasting Adventure: A Journey of Beans, Hurdles, and Discovery
Starting a coffee roasting company sounded simple enough at first. I envisioned a straightforward path: buy a roaster, roast some beans,...

Chris Finch
Feb 125 min read


Trailhead Coffee Adventures: Brewing Methods for Home Relaxation and Outdoor Thrills
There’s something magical about coffee that transcends the ordinary. Whether you’re curled up at home on a rainy morning or perched on a...

Chris Finch
Feb 104 min read


From Dream to Reality: How Mill City Roasters Helped Me Start Trailhead Coffee
There’s something incredibly satisfying about turning a dream into reality. For me, that dream was starting my own coffee roasting...

Chris Finch
Feb 103 min read


Conquering the Clouds: Our Family Backpacking Adventure on Jasper's Skyline Trail
The Canadian Rockies. Just the name conjures images of towering peaks, turquoise lakes, and endless wilderness. For our family of four –...

Chris Finch
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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