If my recent coffee obsession has taught me anything, it's that fresh beans are a must. Ideally, your coffee beans should be no more than a few weeks from the roast date and they should be ground immediately before use with a quality burr grinder.
That's where CRCR comes in. My current bag of their Redwall Espresso blend had just run about out, so I figured what better time to visit the roastery?
Meeting Erik and Jana, it's clear that this isn't really a job for them; it's a passion. Erik enthusiastically explained everything about the process from green bean to perfect roast. Our visit ended up being much more than I anticipated.
If you can't find the time to visit (Monday seems to be the best day), you can order from their web site. You'll get a bag of your choice that's roasted to order.
More info and photos: http://www.paolodlr.com/2013/10/colorado-river-coffee-roasters.html