Coffee and music, two of life’s great pleasures, are often intertwined in ways we might not expect. For Karen Weckerly, owner and coffee roaster at Coroco Coffee Roaster Collective, her journey into the world of coffee was uniquely shaped by her background as a professional violinist. In this blog post, we will explore the story behind Interlude Coffee and how Karen’s musical expertise inspired both the name and the brand.
The Prelude: Karen Weckerly’s Musical Background
From a very young …
Coffee enthusiasts get ready to embark on an extraordinary flavor journey with Coroco Coffee’s Cask’d Vintner’s Reserve Red Wine Infused Coffee Beans. Imagine the tantalizing union of fine Brazilian coffee beans, aged red wine, and the meticulous art of small-batch roasting coming together to create a coffee that is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into the delectable world of Coroco Coffee’s wine-infused coffee beans, exploring the meticulous process, flavor …
As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, and the air starts to carry a crisp chill, there’s no denying that autumn has arrived. It’s the perfect time of year to indulge in one of life’s simple pleasures – curling up with a good book and a warm, comforting drink. At Coroco Coffee, we’re excited to welcome you to our cozy cafe, where you can savor the flavors of fall with our favorite seasonal beverages. Whether you’re a fan of chai, apple cider, or pumpkin spice, we’ve got …
One of my first lessons in the coffee industry was this – coffee is crowded. Karen weckerly
To stand out on the shelf, the branding must be bold, relate to the customer, and reflect something about the company. When I started COROCO Coffee Roaster Collective™️ in 2019, the idea was to riff on the idea of existing rotating coffee subscription services, but controlled with one central hive-mind. COROCO was the brand parent that lead to developing several sub-brands. More on the COROCO brand …
COROCO is looking for models to be in our marketing photos!
We are looking for a handful of kids, teens, and 20-somethings who are willing to be photographed with our coffee and non-coffee drinks.
The photos will be used on social media, emails and other marketing items. Be prepared to smile and have a bit of fun at COROCO! We will be choosing between 4-8 people for this, so please fill out the form on link below to sign up and we will be in touch with you.
Photo shoot will take place …
One of the most frequently asked questions we get at COROCO is about the tasting notes listed on some of our coffees. When customers read, “milk chocolate” in a description, they wonder if that means that it is a flavored coffee. While we do not roast flavored coffees, most of our specialty coffees have tasting notes, similar to the wine industry. Thanks to the work of sensory scientists and the World Coffee Research Sensory Lexicon, coffee professionals as well as enthusiasts can have a …
Being part of my coffee friends’ and fans’ coffee journey is one of the best parts of my career. I like to think that at COROCO we make specialty coffee accessible for everyone. So when a customer called with a question about their coffee tasting unflavorful at home, I was excited to have that conversation and help them achieve the desired results. In this case, it was a fun “show & tell” of how finely coffee needs to be ground for drip preparation.
I hadn’t had the chance to play with my …
Born and raised in Cortland, Illinois since day one. She spent most of her days roaming around between Cortland, DeKalb, and Sycamore with her friends; being dumb teens trying to make something of themselves in the middle of corn country. Although she is new to the coffee industry she is excited to learn more about it; since she never realized how much of a science it truly is. When Kylee is not at COROCO she can be seen spending time outdoors, reading a multitude of different books, and …
Karen Weckerly, Founder and CEO of COROCO Coffee Roaster Collective, had an unconventional start in coffee. Trained as a professional violinist from the age of two, she performed and taught professionally for a number of years. Happily married to Ryan for 20+ years and as a mother of two energetic (and busy!) elementary-aged children, she hung up her violin for a couple of years to focus on family time.
With varied talents and interests, the question of what the “next chapter” would be for …
COROCO® is proud to roast all of the coffee we sell in store and online in-house in Sycamore, IL.
Some of your favorites might be: Diner Coffee blends, Cask’d wine & spirit infused Coffee, and Hi! Hope single origin coffees.
Whichever coffee is your “go to” from COROCO, the green beans were specifically chosen by us, roasted in-house, precisely bagged and shipped directly to you with love!
See our roasting development …
