Ryder has New Zealand's first electric coffee

Most coffee roasteries still rely on gas, but Ryder was the first in New Zealand to invest in a German machine called a Probat P05e, the electric version of one of the world’s most well known roasters.

As master roaster, relationship manager and founder Sam Bright says, quality has always been the most important thing and the electric tech now offers it.

"We've become immensely better at our craft by learning this technology to benefit our coffee at the other end and we think it's gone really well."

The roaster is basically like a hair dryer and offers on demand heat, unlike gas heated drum roasters which typically take 30-60 minutes to properly warm up. This saves energy and time. And, much like an induction cooktop, it also offers greater control, better air quality and lower emissions. forklift for their warehouse.

Ryder's electric roaster is fairly small and does 5kg at a time but, given how well the first machine has gone, Bright says they are currently looking at upgrading to something bigger.

It has also opened up a new all-electric espresso bar in Frankton's industrial estate, so pop in and get a taste of the future and see the roasting in action if you're in the neighbourhood.