Chuck Patton

Chuck Patton, founder of Chuck's Roasts Coffee and Patton Coffee Consultancy, shares his treasure trove of expertise. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on roasting skills over software dependency, advocating for intuitive practices. Chuck discusses the challenges of rigid coffee education systems and urges young roasters to embrace creative problem-solving. He also highlights the value of curating a smaller selection of high-quality coffees, encouraging new roasters to focus on excellence rather than variety.