It is said that in the 16th century the drink coffee is condemned by the Christian churches in Europe as “Demon drink” or “Bitter from Satan” was considered “illegitimate” until Pope Clement VIII personally tasted coffee. and said “This cup of Satan’s drink…is delicious. We should deceive demons by baptizing coffee.” Along with baptizing coffee into Christianity since then.
Today, “coffee” has become one of the beverages that many monks or priests in Christianity. produce and sell until becoming an important source of income To live, for religious purposes such as buying land to build a church or a monk’s residence and to give back to the society in the form of charity especially Roasted coffee produced by the “priests” in the United States. Seems to be popular with the community around the monastery quite a bit. There are coffee shops and retail outlets to sell. Including customers from abroad can come to buy online as well.
Coffee has become an important source of income for many Christian churches / photo: mysticmonkcoffee.com
As the author knows The drink made by monks that is popular all over the world can be seen as Trappist beer, which is a beer brewed by European Trappist clergy. especially in Belgium There is an International Trappist Association that sets production regulations. Emphasize that it must not be a for-profit business. and must be done within the fence area around the temple only
Although the monk-flavored beer is famous in Europe, but amulet flavored coffee In the United States it is quite famous.
Because there is not much donations coming in. Brothers or priests who roast coffee and sell them to raise money for monastic affairs. This is normal in the United States. What appears to be in the news and the most talked about on the web is the Mystic Monk Coffee roaster of the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming monastery in Wyoming. Opened a coffee roasting business for distribution since the year. 2007 or 15 years ago, there was a brand logo in the image of a standing monk sipping coffee. Among the mountains and clear skies Corresponds to the location of the temple on the Rocky Mountains.
The purpose of opening a coffee roasting plant “Sticky Monk Coffee” is to find funds to complete the various buildings within the temple. and to spend in everyday life as a priest, however, the statute must be firmly entrenched in that the sale of coffee is secondary to the main religious activity.
Phra Tham flavor coffee roasting plant “Stic Monk Coffee” / Photo: mysticmonkcoffee.com
In the beginning, coffee beans were bought from roasters, used “cast iron pans” as equipment, and the temple’s kitchen was the place of operation. Therefore led to expand the business through the purchase of a commercial coffee roaster. in order to respond to the orders of customers that have come in And then use the garage that acts as a coffee roaster.
coffee production This “Phra Tham flavor coffee roasting plant” is no different from a coffee production company. There is a product brand design, selling coffee related products. and using online platforms as a distribution channel The only thing missing is that it doesn’t do marketing to promote products in a rush.
Then suddenly, why is a Christian temple in the Rocky Mountains? So he entered the business of roasting coffee for sale … The story goes back almost 20 years ago, when a brother had an idea that he wanted to sell coffee as a project to earn money to measure. After Brother’s sister traveled to Costa Rica and bought a small coffee plantation in the past, Brother was a barista and enjoyed coffee. is life
I wonder where did these brothers take their time in the coffee business? Because it is a business that has a lot of steps and takes quite a bit of time. Where to roast, where to brew, where to taste, and where to sell again, it’s probably a question that many people ask. You, including the author himself, want to know as well.
On the website of “Sticky Monkey Coffee” it says as follows… After completing the diagnostic practice and praying since early morning The priests will start roasting coffee to order. and selling coffee beans online which the author sees as no different from the way of European brewing Trappist priests who prayed and studied the scriptures in the morning. before entering the brewing in the afternoon It is called “pray and work” under the philosophy “Ora et labora”, which means “pray and work” of the clergy who adhere to the rules of St. Benedict.
Brother, who is the coffee roaster himself, wondered whether Does the coffee made by monks taste good enough to receive a “review score” from a coffee connoisseur? Therefore, the company delivers its own roasted coffee by Brother Blend, a blend of two great coffees grown from Latin America and Ethiopia, named Christmas Blend Coffee, to famous coffee tester Kenneth Davids. The author of three textbooks on the science and art of coffee, gave it a try and it turned out to be a high score of 91, while scores from dozens of reviewers went above 90 in total from the day. From then on, coffee from the roasting house of Phra Made is becoming more and more famous.
Roasted coffee beans in bags of popular brand “Stick Monk Coffee” / Pictured: mysticmonkcoffee.com
Up to this day, Stic Monkey Coffee Roasting Plant imports Arabica coffee from many sources, such as Ethiopia, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala, Brazil, Mexico and Papua New Guinea, etc. And the coffee is There are many styles for sale. From bagged roasts, blends and single origins of all roasting levels, to low-caffeinated Decaf coffees. to coffee capsules
some are coffee used “Flavored coffee” (flavored coffee) of course, your brother clearly stated on the product label to let customers know that. What flavoring agents do you use? natural or synthetic
After roasting coffee for many years There is enough funds to be used in the activities of the monks according to their goals, such as the purchase of land to expand the territory of the temple. And build additional buildings such as a Gothic stone monastery, 24 residences for each monk to live and pray, a new canteen, a hospice, an auditorium, and of course, a real coffee roaster. No need to borrow a shed. The car is used anymore
in new mexico In the southern states of the United States, there is an interesting coffee roaster called “Abbey Roast Coffee” operated by Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery. Roasting and selling coffee beans in bags for livelihood and monks’ affairs as well Products are available for purchase on the website and in stores within the state. But it looks like the size of the business is growing. Because they still use a small coffee roaster, 1-2 kg per batch.
The roaster of Abbey Roast Coffee is Brother, who previously worked as an architect in New York. and was the one who sparked the temple to enter the coffee business After many years ago The brother traveled to a Christian temple in “Brazil” surrounded by coffee plantations. Therefore, there is an opportunity to learn about coffee and roast coffee as well. when returning from Brazil therefore proposed a plan to earn money by opening a roasting house for the temple under the jurisdiction to consider
Even if I have practiced roasting coffee before. But the business of roasting coffee for sale to be successful. it’s a big deal Requires more skill So the temple sent many brothers to study at a roastery in New Mexico for a full 8 months.
Abbeyroast Coffee’s coffee and mug products / photo: facebook.com/abbeyroastcoffee
The main coffee of Abbey Roast Coffee is imported from Brazil. It is a coffee from a small plantation that was the “winner” of the Rio de Janeiro specialty coffee contest in 2010.
As you can see, several other US-made coffee roasters offer their coffee online, such as the Eastern Catholic Monastery’s Humble Habits Coffee. Holy Resurrection Monastery in Wisconsin The coffee roaster has been selling since the year. 2017 Imported special grade coffee substances from all over the world. The light roast coffee from Ethiopia is the protagonist. In addition to that, it also lists the tastes of the roastery team, most of whom like to drink espresso. Except for the abbot who admires coffee from Sumatra.
Humble Habbit’s Coffee Roasters / Photo: humblehabitscoffee.org
Another point of interest is the Burning Bush Coffee Roasters of the Monastery of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk in Pennsylvania. Opened since the year 2016 focuses on importing special grades of high-quality coffee compounds from Ethiopia, Guatemala, Brazil and Tanzania, known as roasting “special coffee” for sale in full. On the website of this roasting plant It also presents how to grind and brew basic drip coffee.
In Asia we also have examples of selling coffee for religious purposes. in Mindanao southern philippines There is a Christian temple called Bukidnon Monastery opened a coffee roasting plant under the brand “Monk’s Blend Coffee” (Monk’s Blend Coffee). It’s called a fully integrated coffee business, licking it yourself, growing it yourself, roasting it yourself and selling it yourself. Available at local coffee shops in general. and on a well-known retailer website
from the world’s most popular beverages On the other hand, coffee has become an important source of income for many Christian churches. not for the purpose of making a profit but to nourish life and to carry out religious activities when there is not a lot of donations coming in must find a way to make money according to ability and faith
At this point, even having coffee with friends in a friendly atmosphere is always great. But in the case of coffee flavored monks do this. For the author may need to add that. If there is a chance to bump into the coffee cup with the coffee roasters brothers and sisters. must be regarded as excellent as well as perfect