ABOUT
Brass Ring Coffee was started by me, Sam Caster and my wife back in 2014. At that time, I had already had a lot of gigs in the coffee industry! Training baristas, fixing espresso machines, competing in latte art competitions, running cafes and even driving a delivery truck! Now I spend my time roasting unbelievable coffees from all over the world.
This business began as a farmer's market stand, and I built my first coffee roaster with a hand crank and a turkey fryer. I have upgraded a lot since then, but the thing that keeps me passionate about coffee is that I think something magical happens when you drink the right cup of coffee.
I don’t think you need to go down a rabbit hole of expensive equipment, tds meters, wdt tools, timers, or refractometers to make good coffee. It can be simple, low tech, and easy. Just get some coffee and some water, brew sumthin up and have fun! I don’t think Coffee needs to be perfect in order to be exciting, interesting or cool! I focus on trying to find single origin coffees that are unique and surprising, with personality and big flavors. Brass Ring Coffee invites you to pick up a bag and do whatever you want with it.
-Sam
Brass Ring Coffee offers direct sales (including coffee subscriptions!). You can also find us around the Iowa City corridor area, including New Pioneer Coop (Iowa City, Coralville, Cedar Rapids locations), Prairie Lights Cafe, Kindred Coffee, Big Grove, Deluxe Cakes and Pastries, John's Grocery, Press Cafe, and Plated Table.
This business began as a farmer's market stand, and I built my first coffee roaster with a hand crank and a turkey fryer. I have upgraded a lot since then, but the thing that keeps me passionate about coffee is that I think something magical happens when you drink the right cup of coffee.
I don’t think you need to go down a rabbit hole of expensive equipment, tds meters, wdt tools, timers, or refractometers to make good coffee. It can be simple, low tech, and easy. Just get some coffee and some water, brew sumthin up and have fun! I don’t think Coffee needs to be perfect in order to be exciting, interesting or cool! I focus on trying to find single origin coffees that are unique and surprising, with personality and big flavors. Brass Ring Coffee invites you to pick up a bag and do whatever you want with it.
-Sam
Brass Ring Coffee offers direct sales (including coffee subscriptions!). You can also find us around the Iowa City corridor area, including New Pioneer Coop (Iowa City, Coralville, Cedar Rapids locations), Prairie Lights Cafe, Kindred Coffee, Big Grove, Deluxe Cakes and Pastries, John's Grocery, Press Cafe, and Plated Table.