The Curve

Welcome to The Curve

CEPros' storytelling, news, and education hub of Coffee Equipment Pros.

In roasting, we play with the delicate balance of heat and airflow during each roasting stage. And when we plot these as data points on a curve, we get information that helps us consistently produce the ideal flavor profile for our coffee.

When we write about roasting, we cover a variety of topics that, just like an S-curve, provide roasters with valuable insights that can influence and improve their roasting journey—from equipment features to roasting topics, business and marketing, coffee beans and origin, coffee culture, roastery profiles, trends, industry and CEPros news, and more.

Enjoy our line-up of current articles written by our editorial team, connected by our shared love of all things coffee.

OUR LATEST: The Art & Business of Coffee Blends

Pushing Boundaries for Coffee Worth Remembering

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CEPros Project: Skyrocket Coffee

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Technicians Are Your Best Insurance Policy In Modern Roasting

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Coffee Consultants Can Help You Bring Your Roastery Start-Up To Life

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Loring's Roasting Raptors Help Your Roastery Soar

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MUST-READ: Preparing Your Space for New Roastery Equipment

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The Roastery Start-Up Equipment Guide You Need

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Thinking of Selling Your Coffee Roaster? Here’s What to Know Before You List
  • Nov 27, 2025
  • Lisa Strong
Thinking of Selling Your Coffee Roaster? Here’s What to Know Before You List

Before listing your used coffee roaster for sale, understand timing, depreciation, documentation, and buyer expectations. A strategic, well-prepared approach helps you maximize value and sell with confidence.

Reliable Commercial Coffee Roasters for Sale
  • Nov 26, 2025
  • Lisa Strong
Navigating the Market: Where to Find Reliable Commercial Coffee Roasters for Sale

Exploring the market for a large coffee roaster sale? Discover where professionals find reliable commercial units, evaluate brokers, and choose sustainable, high-performance equipment for long-term roasting success.

The Perfect Entry Point: Finding a 5kg Coffee Roaster for Sale
  • Nov 26, 2025
  • Lisa Strong
The Perfect Entry Point: Finding a 5kg Coffee Roaster for Sale

A 5kg coffee roaster offers the ideal balance between flexibility and scalability—perfect for small batch roasting businesses ready to grow without overcommitting on size or cost.

Advantage of Used Coffee Equipment
  • Nov 25, 2025
  • Lisa Strong
The Second Life of Equipment: The Sustainability Advantage of Used Coffee Equipment

Buying and selling used coffee equipment supports a circular economy, reduces waste, and gives roasting tools a second life—strengthening both sustainability commitments and business margins.

Used vs. New Commercial Coffee Roaster
  • Nov 25, 2025
  • Lisa Strong
Used vs. New Commercial Coffee Roaster: Making the Ultimate Financial Decision

Choosing between a used or new commercial coffee roaster is a major investment decision—this guide compares real costs, warranties, and lifespan to help you choose wisely.

Beyond the Roaster: Why a Quality Coffee Bag Sealer Is Your Final Quality Check
  • Nov 12, 2025
  • Lisa Strong
Beyond the Roaster: Why a Quality Coffee Bag Sealer Is Your Final Quality Check

A premium roast deserves premium protection. Discover how a professional coffee bag sealer safeguards freshness, flavor, and your brand’s reputation—long after roasting is done.

Best Commercial Coffee Roaster: A 2025 Review for High-Volume Businesses
  • Nov 10, 2025
  • Lisa Strong
Best Commercial Coffee Roaster: A 2025 Review for High-Volume Businesses

In this article, we’re diving deep into some of the best commercial coffee roasters of 2025—brand-new, high-capacity models engineered for performance, sustainability, and repeatability. Whether you’re roasting 50 pounds a day or 5,000, this year’s lineup offers some impressive innovations worth your attention.

Coffee Roasting Equipment - Coffee Equipment Pros
  • Oct 29, 2025
  • Lisa Strong
Scaling Smart: When to Transition from a 3kg to a 12kg Roaster

Discover when it’s time to upgrade from a 3kg coffee roaster to a 12kg model—smart, data-driven insights to scale production efficiently and maximize return on your coffee roasting equipment.

The ROI of Used Coffee Roasters for Sale: What to Check Before You Buy
  • Oct 28, 2025
  • Kristi Runge
The ROI of Used Coffee Roasters for Sale: What to Check Before You Buy

Buying used doesn’t mean settling. Discover how to spot real value in used coffee roasters for sale—maximize ROI, ensure longevity, and make every roast a smart investment.

Why Now Is a Good Time to Start A Coffee Roastery — If You Do It Smart
  • Aug 13, 2025
  • Kristi Anderson-Runge
Why Now Is a Good Time to Start A Coffee Roastery — If You Do It Smart

The coffee industry is challenging right now — but with the right strategy, equipment, and guidance, your roastery dream can thrive. Here’s how Coffee Equipment Pros helps you start smart, save money, scale wisely, and build a business that lasts.

The Art and Business of Coffee Blending: Pushing Boundaries For Coffee Worth Remembering
  • Mar 7, 2025
  • Kristi Anderson-Runge
The Art and Business of Coffee Blending: Pushing Boundaries For Coffee Worth Remembering

Interested in exploring new horizons in your coffee offerings? Join us as we delve into the art of specialty coffee blends. While single-origin roasts have traditionally taken the spotlight, blending different origins can unlock a world of rich and complex flavors. This article discusses the value of high-quality blends and how they can enhance your coffee experience. Discover tips for crafting signature blends that resonate with your customers and challenge the notion that blends are lesser than their single-origin counterparts. 

CEPros Project: Skyrocket Coffee
  • Nov 11, 2024
  • Kristi Anderson-Runge
CEPros Project: Skyrocket Coffee

CEPros partnered with Chris and Crystal Green of Skyrocket Coffee to provide a wide range of services, including roastery equipment consulting, expert recommendations, in-person demos, intricate logistics support, and on-site installation and training. CEPros also collaborated with a trusted manufacturer to create a custom destoner solution. Beginning to end, this project as a case study in how CEPros offers everything from analytical guidance to hands-on support.

Technicians Are Your Best Insurance Policy in Modern Roasting
  • Oct 10, 2024
  • Howard Bryman
Technicians Are Your Best Insurance Policy in Modern Roasting

In modern coffee roasting, skilled technicians are crucial as technology evolves. With complex machinery and automation, having an expert on hand ensures proper maintenance and minimizes downtime. Building a strong relationship with technicians not only enhances operational efficiency but also acts as an essential insurance policy against unexpected challenges. In this article, learn to invest in expertise to safeguard your business!

Coffee Consultants Can Help You Bring Your Roastery Start-Up To Life
  • Jul 11, 2024
  • Howard Bryman
Coffee Consultants Can Help You Bring Your Roastery Start-Up To Life

Your dream, your baby, the house that you built… No one knows your coffee company better than you do. And yet, the to-do list stretching between you and your goals is probably long and complex. When do you call in a consultant? In our latest article, writer Howard Bryman checks in with Coffee Equipment Pros Founder and CEO Rick Davis and a couple of well-established coffee industry consultants for details on the What, When, and Why of bringing a consultant into the fold.  

Loring Smart Roasters: These Roasting Raptors Help Your Roastery Soar
  • May 17, 2024
  • Kristi Anderson-Runge
Loring Smart Roasters: These Roasting Raptors Help Your Roastery Soar

Have you considered how the specialty coffee movement has impacted roaster manufacturers? It brought an explosion of innovation in technologies and features, resulting in wider roasting equipment options and higher quality standards. When we consider the roaster manufacturers blazing this trail, we think of Loring Smart Roasters. We take pride in being the premier destination for selling pre-owned Lorings, so if you’re looking to add a seriously substantial, sustainable, and overall smart roaster to your roastery or shop—read on!

The Roastery Startup Equipment Guide You Need
  • May 17, 2024
  • Jamie Cattanach
The Roastery Startup Equipment Guide You Need

It takes more than a dream to make decent coffee. You’ll need vision (check!), artistry, a scientific mind, and the right tools for the job. Luckily, on that last front, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we dive into the 7 major equipment must-haves you’ll need to set your roastery up right, right from the start.