This blog explores how coffee roasting is more than just a business; it’s a journey that intertwines personal values, sensory science, and customer engagement. Key insights include applying Clayton Christensen’s ‘Jobs to be Done’ theory, Ken Wilber’s Integral theory, mastering sensory skills for quality control, and aligning your roastery with personal growth. Whether you’re a seasoned roaster or new to the field, this post emphasises the importance of continuous learning and experimentation to find your way (and your roast profile curves!) rather than ‘following somebody else’s curves’. The purpose is to create great coffee, a fulfilling life, and a vibrant community in which your deepest values, passions, and purpose are the heart of your organisation’s value.