Rouge Roastery is a fine purveyor of coffee beans,
bravely, boldly, and lovingly, custom-roasted to
match your exact specifications. Our coffee is
roasted in small batches and hand-packed so
you are sure to get the freshest cup of coffee
possible. Be warned though: this may ruin your
tastebuds for the flavor of your old brand of coffee.
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Our pal, Routiki, will be your guide to outstanding coffee. He's a little god of exceptional roasts.
His passion for the perfect cup of java will give you some handy little tidbits as we take this crazy
caffeinated adventure together.
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Fair Trade Organic
A distinctive coffee fthat displays powerful floral and citrus aromas. It has a very distinct flavor, though not too wild in taste. It has excellent acidity (think citric acid, like lemonade!) with good body. Read more...
Papua New Guinea Fair Trade Organic
This is a robust and rich coffee that has a hint of sweetness to it. It makes a great espresso because the rich, malty flavor is very well suited to a dark roast. Read more...
Hammerin' Espresso Blend
Our custom espresso blend is a rich dark espresso blend that has an outstanding balance of complex. We named this our Hammerin' blend as a tribute to cyclists "hammering" everywhere. Read more...
> I've been often asked "Hey, why are my beans all oily?" Well, there are a few reasons for this, but before I get to the science of it, here's some basics... More
2/23/08 5:04pm Big Dave
> What a birthday! A Routiki Ukulele!! We've got a limited edition ukulele designed by artist, Steve Sholtes!! Get more info, and to get your own click here!
2/23/08 4:20pm Big Dave
> Starting in March, I will begin to off a new variety of coffee every month (a coffee of the month!). Basically, each month, I'll be bringing in something new for all-ya-all to try from various spots around the globe... More
2/21/08 8:37pm Big Dave
> New products coming soon! Yep, you read right, we're adding some exciting new products in the coming month. Keep an eye on this space for details, or sign up for our mailing list by emailing us, and we'll give you all the details as they come out.
2/10/08 6:25pm Big Dave
> Today was the MMBA (MI Mtn Bike Assoc) expo today in Davisburg. Rouge Roastery was well represented with Trails-Edge brewing and giving away espresso shots of our Hammerin' Espresso Blend. It was the perfect blend of outstanding coffee, great people, and covet-worthy bikes! I was in heaven, as I sat next to a shiny red new Trek 9.9 carbon fiber bike. The thing was beautiful and it only weighed in at a hair under 22lbs. Let's put some perspective around that for those of you who are giant bike geeks like me...More
2/10/08 6:18pm Big Dave
> Just ordered some samples of some new coffees, including a couple "monsooned" coffees from Java and India. I also am trying a Kenya AA Maywal, which is supposed to have an intensely citrus taste. More
11/29/07 12:38am Big Dave
> Water is 99.9% of the contents of a cup of coffee. Because of this, (and other "basics of life", "ecosystem survival", and "fun to swim in" type reasons) having fresh water is a particular concern to me, so this quote from the Detroit Free Press caught my eye... More
11/9/2007 4:21pm Big Dave
> So, for those of you keeping track, I got married a couple weeks ago and Julie and I headed to Costa Rica for honeymoon. Costa Rica is a beautiful country and I'd go back in a second. The forests are wonderfully rich (hence the name, Costa Rica = "The Rich Coast") and the people are intensely friendly... More
11/9/2007 2:47pm Big Dave
> I consider myself a pretty savvy guy when it comes to getting info. I generally know where to look and who to talk to. However, I am completely puzzled when it comes to what order to do things for expanding and moving Rouge Roastery.... More
8/7/2007 9:16pm Big Dave
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After a bit of a delay, the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Organic is back! I picked up a Fair Trade variety this time to do my part to help (ok, so, truth be told, I would have picked it up earlier, but just found a supplier with it).
The Yirgs disappeared for a time...More

8/7/2007 2:51pm Big Dave
> Our new site is up! We finally have a live shopping cart! And if I dare say so myself, we have a great site! Thanks to Lonnie and Jamie for getting us going!
4/24/2007 4:47pm Big Dave