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Lonsdale Street Roasters: infrared roasting + local history

Learn infrared, airflow and roast-control vocabulary through Lonsdale Street Roasters’ Canberra story.

ACTIntermediateVocabulary + Master QuizResearched 2 September 2026

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The public story

What can we learn from this Australian Capital Territory coffee company?

This lesson uses a company’s own public information as a language-learning source. Company-specific statements below are attributed rather than presented as Chatsifieds endorsements.

Lonsdale Street Roasters says it has roasted coffee in Canberra since 2009.
The company describes using a Diedrich roaster with infrared burners and controlling heat, air and time during roasting.
It later moved its roastery and café to Fyshwick.

Learner takeaway

Three things worth remembering

Company story: Lonsdale Street Roasters says it has roasted coffee in Canberra since 2009.
Key language — “infrared”: a type of energy used here as part of the heating system
Useful habit: Ask what a coffee term means, then check the original source when a business-specific claim matters.

Vocabulary

Words to notice

Word or phrase	Meaning here
infrared	a type of energy used here as part of the heating system
airflow	the movement of air through a system
roast profile	the planned pattern of heat and time used during roasting
character	the distinctive qualities of a coffee

Conversation

Use the story naturally

At a café

CustomerI’m reading about Lonsdale Street Roasters. What does “infrared” mean here?

BaristaIn this context, it means a type of energy used here as part of the heating system.

CustomerThanks. I’m learning how coffee companies describe what they do.

BaristaNo worries. Checking the original source is a good habit.

Test yourself

Lonsdale Street Roasters Story Quiz

Choose one answer for each question. You’ll get immediate feedback, a final score and the option to retake.

0 of 4 answered

Q1 · Understanding

Which statement is supported by this lesson about Lonsdale Street Roasters?

✓ Correct. Lonsdale Street Roasters says it has roasted coffee in Canberra since 2009.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Lonsdale Street Roasters says it has roasted coffee in Canberra since 2009.

Q2 · Understanding

What does “infrared” mean in this lesson?

✓ Correct. a type of energy used here as part of the heating system

Not quite. The correct answer is: a type of energy used here as part of the heating system

Q3 · Vocabulary

What does “airflow” mean in this lesson?

✓ Correct. the movement of air through a system

Not quite. The correct answer is: the movement of air through a system

Q4 · Vocabulary

What does “roast profile” mean in this lesson?

✓ Correct. the planned pattern of heat and time used during roasting

Not quite. The correct answer is: the planned pattern of heat and time used during roasting

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Your score

Source checked

Lonsdale Street Roasters — About (company source)
Chatsifieds — Coffee around Australia

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