Category: Roasted Coffee

By Andy, Co-Owner, Armadillo Coffee Roasters | Small-batch specialty roaster in Austin, TX | Roasting 85+ grade coffee weekly I broke three French presses before I figured out it wasn’t the glass. It was me. I was buying the wrong beans, grinding them wrong, and treating the French press like a fancy version of a […]

By Andy, Co-Owner, Armadillo Coffee Roasters | Small-batch specialty roaster in Austin, TX | Roasting 85+ grade coffee weekly I get this question almost every day at the roastery: how long does coffee last? Someone pulls out a bag they found in the back of their pantry, a roast date from three months ago, and […]

By Mary, Co-Owner, Armadillo Coffee Roasters | Small-batch specialty roaster in Austin, TX | Roasting 85+ grade coffee weekly Andy and I have been roasting coffee for years, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s this: most people have never actually tasted fresh coffee. They’ve tasted old coffee, decent coffee, maybe even “premium” coffee […]

If you’re searching for “where to buy coffee beans in Austin”, you’re likely not just browsing. You’re looking for coffee that actually tastes fresh, arrives quickly, and is worth your money. And here’s the truth: not all coffee available in Austin is fresh. Many beans sit on shelves for weeks. Others are roasted in bulk […]

Have you ever brewed a cup of coffee from a bag you picked up at the grocery store and thought, “This is fine… but something’s missing”? You can’t quite name it. The smell is there, the color is right, but the cup feels flat. Like you’re drinking a memory of coffee rather than the real […]

Enjoying the cool Texas morning weather from your balcony and wondering why the first cup of coffee feels incomplete? Does the aroma of your coffee beans feel flat because you have purchased them from a nearby grocery store?  It’s time to awaken your mornings with Armadillo Coffee Roasters coffee beans. Our coffee beans are roasted […]

There’s something magical about that very first sip of coffee in the morning – the aroma, the warmth, the way it feels like a small celebration before the day even begins. But here’s the thing: not all coffee lives up to that magic. If you’ve ever ordered coffee online only to find it tastes stale, […]

When Is the Best Time to Have Coffee After Roasting? Freshly roasted coffee is such a wonder—its rich aroma, complex flavors, and vibrant acidity are irresistible. However, drinking coffee immediately after roasting might not yield the best results. Timing is important, especially when considering different brew types like espresso and pour-over. This post explores the […]