Free local delivery in Grayslake, Illinois Proudly providing coffee to 129 Center Cut

We are...

...a small, local shop that provides...

Micro-batch, hand-roasted and hand-packed, single origin and house blend coffees.

Who we are and what we do

Current Coffee Lineup

Who we are and what we do...

Some history. Our philosophy. Relationships. Grayslake Focus.

History

Some of you know us, we are Tom and Krista Bean (no coffee pun) and we've been raising kids here in Grayslake

for the past 22 (yikes!) years. Krista is a former teacher, now working in curriculum development. I'm a retired

educator of 45 years, having taught for 13 years, school administrator for 15 years, school district HR for 17 years,

and retiring in 2022. During that time we have greatly enjoyed life here in Grayslake, a wonderful small town, and

have seen it grow into a vibrant area with lots of opportunities for families.

In 2016 Krista gave me a coffee subscription as a gift and we started enjoying a lot of coffee from

around the world. Being naturally curios, I wondered how we could 'ramp up' that experience by roasting

here at home. Enter the popcorn popper and a 1-pound bag of green beans ordered online. Presto, drinkable coffee!

From there a dedicated 'fluid bed' roaster, honing in on the craft. Followed by an electric drum roaster with integrated software for data logging and profile development. And now, a fully functional, gas powered drum roaster that offers all of the control necessary to 'tweak' profiles, to bring out the best flavors within the bean.

With a retirement goal of providing coffee to coffee lovers, family and friends, enter 1951 Roasters LLC.

Philosophy

Staying small, on purpose. Word-of-mouth works just fine.

We have no need to compete with larger operations. I'm retired and enjoy some flexibility with my schedule.

My interest is fresh coffee; roasted on demand; packaged and delivered locally.

Relationships

Coffee can be a very personal experience. My goal is to work with each of you individually, find out what your coffee likes/dislikes are, a flavor profile and roast degree that makes you happy, and then provide that experience by way of roasting specifically for you. End goal: really good coffee that brings you happiness.

Grayslake Focus

As previously stated, we like it here in Grayslake. We think this is a great community to live, work and grow. We have enjoyed and appreciate the growth and energy in the downtown area. We've met and become friends with a lot of you, through school or sports, or just being at different local events. The purpose of 1951 Roasters is to provide you with an excellent coffee experience right here in Grayslake.

(That said...we will ship anywhere!)

Roasted on demand. Hand packaged and delivered. All coffee lovers, friends, family.

Pretty simple.

SCA-Certified Roaster

I am an "Certified Roaster" through training from the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). I also have SCA training in Green Coffee Evaluation and Sensory Skills.

Get Started and Ordering

You may notice that this site is not "e-commerced". Ordering is a process of finding out exactly what you want via conversation (email, text, phone, etc...). Payment is handled according to the options at the bottom of this page. Apologies if that seems a bit cumbersome, but it goes to the importance of personal relationships.

To get our coffee conversation stared, use the "Contact Us" link at the top or bottom. Once received I'll get in touch to learn more about your preferences. Your coffee experience is about to get a lot better!

NOTE: Shipping...when requested or necessary

All coffee is shipped via USPS Ground Advantage. Typical 1-pound shipping charge is usually between $7.00 and $7.50, depending on weight and distance and will be quoted per order. If we need to ship, please provide an address in your email.

Single Origin & Signature Blends

At 1951 we don't keep roasted coffee on hand, waiting to be sold. We roast fresh when you order!

We will roast any single origin to the degree you'd like - light, medium or dark roast.

Stock single origin roast levels are predetermined.

House blend roast levels are also predetermined .

NOTE: Most roasted coffee needs to "rest" and "degas" for a period of time, usually between 4 and 8 days, before it reaches peak flavor. Coffee is roasted "as needed" and will be delivered after the rest period.

Or...create your own blend!

If you don't see a blend that you think will suit your taste, try creating your own! Take a look at the in-stock coffee list and associated flavor notes. Select two, decide on blend percentages, and then get in touch. It's that easy!

We can create a 1/2-caff with any origin.

Minimum order of 2 pounds for a custom blend, prices will be quoted based on the beans you've chosen.

Be brave - give it a try!

Current Coffee Lineup

• Reliable Standards

Brazil Cerrado (NEW 2024 crop!)

$18-lb • $14-12oz

This is the regular coffee served at 129 Center Cut here in town!

Flavor notes: Caramel, chocolate, sugarcane, nuts

Single origin is "Loving You" a medium roast

Region: Cerrado, Minas Gerias

Altitude: 500-1,200 masl

Process: Natural, patio dried

Mexico Chiapas - Organic Certified

$18-lb • $14-12oz

Flavor Notes: Chocolate, citrus, lemon

Single origin is "Tequila" a dark roast

Region: Chiapas

Altitude: 900 - 1,100 masl

Process: Washed, patio dried

Espresso Blend (NEW)

$17-lb • $13-12oz

Notes: Bakers chocolate, rye bread, roasted cacao nibs, earthy, raisin

Country-Region: Brazil-Cerrado; Guatemala-Huehuetenango; Paupa New Guinea-Wahgi Valley

Process: Brazil-Natural; Guatemala-Washed; Papau-Washed

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

$18-lb • $14-12oz

Flavor Notes: Red berries, jasmine, citrus, orange zest

Region: Gedeo Zone

Altitude: 1,850 masl

Process: Washed and patio dried

Colombia Valle Del Cauca Sugarcane DECAF. You won't know this is decaf!

$18-lb • $14-12oz

This is the decaf of choice at 129 Center Cut here in town!

Flavor Notes: Milk chocolate, cane sugar, orange roasted almond

Single origin is "Night and Day" a dark roast

Region: Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

Altitude: 1750 masl

Process: Washed, EA decaffeinated

• Signature Blends

Our current house blends. Have an idea of your own? Get in touch and we'll work with you to create a custom blend. One-pound increments only.

• Walking After Midnight (Tom's daily cup) Always available

$19-lb

40% Ethiopia (light) / 60% Mexico (dark)

• K's Special Half-Caf (Krista's fave!) Always available

$19-lb

50% Brazil Cerrado (Medium) / 50% Colombia VDC Decaf (dark)

• In The Mood (Limited time only)

$19-lb

This is a SUPER flavorful cup!

40% Honduras Organic (light) / 60% Mexico Chiapas Organic (dark)

Inventory on hand subject to change without notice (but we'll order again soon!)

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...a small, local shop that provides...