Craft Meets Tech: How the Stronghold S9x Elevates Our Roasts
There’s a secret to why LA LISIÈRE coffee tastes exactly right, every time—and it’s not magic.
It’s the meeting point of old-world craft and next-generation roasting technology. At one extreme, you have traditional drum roasters relying solely on a roaster’s intuition. At the other, futuristic machines that hand the process entirely over to algorithms (The Digital Roaster in 2025). We live right in the middle—where human skill drives the process, and technology amplifies it.
At our roastery, that means the Stronghold S9x—a state-of-the-art smart roaster that works like a precision instrument in the hands of our team. Its hybrid system of hot air convection and radiant heat brings an unparalleled level of clarity and consistency to every batch. Sensors continuously monitor temperature, airflow, and bean development, giving our roasters real-time data to make tiny, deliberate adjustments that shape the final flavor.
The results are undeniable:
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ÉCLORA’s floral notes bloom without being overshadowed.
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ROSÉE’s peach and raspberry sweetness stays vivid and lush.
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FLORIN lingers with strawberry cream and smooth balance.
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Every cup tastes like the one before it—balanced, expressive, and memorable.
And precision doesn’t stop at the roast. We track bean rest periods down to the day—like how ÉCLORA peaks at exactly 12 days post-roast—ensuring you experience each coffee at its best moment.
While some roasteries are experimenting with fully automated AI systems, we see the S9x as a tool, not a replacement. It frees us from constant manual tweaks to airflow or burner settings, letting us focus on cupping, tasting, and refining. The machine keeps our roasts consistent; we keep them soulful.
And here’s something you might not taste but can feel good about: the S9x is more energy-efficient than traditional roasters, helping us cut our environmental footprint without sacrificing flavor.
The takeaway: technology doesn’t diminish the craft—it sharpens it. The Stronghold S9x gives our team the control to unlock the full potential of each origin. So when you sip LA LISIÈRE, you’re tasting more than just coffee—you’re tasting a perfect balance of passion, precision, and purpose.
