The Perfect Crack | Inside Chaleur Coffee

Living It Up with Lenise

The coffee scene is brewing in lower Alabama, with new shops and roasters popping up across Mobile and Baldwin counties. One standout is Chaleur, a coffee shop in Midtown Mobile owned by a millennial husband and wife duo. In this edition of Living It Up with Lenise, we are heading inside Chaleur to learn about their in-house coffee roasting and the growth of specialty coffee in the area. Join me as the owners walk us through the roasting process, from green beans to the first crack to cooling. We'll discuss the art and science behind roasting and how it allows them to highlight unique flavors. Learn why they believe roasting locally enables better coffee freshness and sustainability. Smell the aroma of freshly roasted beans as the owners share their passion for this craft. Discover how Chaleur is part of a growing movement reinvigorating Alabama's coffee culture.