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Home coffee roasting

#21
I'm looking for something that will let me do back-to-back roasts of a kilogram or so. I'm currently using a Behmor. Due to the roast profile (I often like to go into 2nd crack), I roast 12 oz batches (Behmor advertises 1 lb batches). With the roast and cool down and reload this takes 40-45 minutes per batch. I roast from three to five batches every Saturday morning which takes up most of it.

A roaster that can do a kilogram is up over $2k, gas fired, and would need a special installation. Right now I just carry the roaster out to the back porch. What is one to do? :crying:
 
#23
That is what my buddy and I are building now. We are using this guys project as our guide: http://www.ikeahackers.net/2013/08/frankenroaster-coffee-roaster-drum.html

Some great suggestions for machines so far. In my experience, it is more about the process than the roasting machine. I would definitely start with a low end machine or a pop corn popper as you learn the intricacies of coffee beans, roasting, grinding, etc. Once you get down some of those methods, you can upgrade to a better roaster.

-Mike
 
#24
MJ5150 said:
That is what my buddy and I are building now. We are using this guys project as our guide: http://www.ikeahackers.net/2013/08/frankenroaster-coffee-roaster-drum.html

Some great suggestions for machines so far. In my experience, it is more about the process than the roasting machine. I would definitely start with a low end machine or a pop corn popper as you learn the intricacies of coffee beans, roasting, grinding, etc. Once you get down some of those methods, you can upgrade to a better roaster.

-Mike
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That is awesome! I want to build one, toss it on a gas BBQ with a rotisserie and you are all set!

lowsound
 
#25
We thought about just going with a rotisserie, but I'm not sure it can get up the needed RPM's for roasting.

The IKEA part is quite simple really, it's getting the motor and cooling all built and set up that will take us some time.

-Mike
 
#30
Well I got the roaster and 4 pounds of green coffee today. I roasted my first batch ever!! Coffee from Mexico, I roasted light ( that is what i think) as suggested by Burman, 30 seconds after first crack. Roasted works great, no messy, a very pleasant first time, cant wait to drink it,,

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#32
pedroims said:
Well I got the roaster and 4 pounds of green coffee today. I roasted my first batch ever!! Coffee from Mexico, I roasted light ( that is what i think) as suggested by Burman, 30 seconds after first crack. Roasted works great, no messy, a very pleasant first time, cant wait to drink it,,

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I would drink that. Also, I am not a believer in waiting 24 hours before drinking freshly roasted coffee, as soon as it is cool I grind up some and start drinking!

lowsound
 
#35
iamlowsound said:
How was is? I am currently roasting up several batches because it is a nice day out. I also found some beans that I didn't know I have on the bottom of my green bean pile! Super excited for some Ethiopia Kembata!

lowsound
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I brew one cup of the Mexican beans this morning, absolutely drinkable , earthy. My wife said that it tasted like strong tea rather than coffee. I think roasting a different levels than the typical dark roast will open my eyes.
 
#36
pedroims said:
I brew one cup of the Mexican beans this morning, absolutely drinkable , earthy. My wife said that it tasted like strong tea rather than coffee. I think roasting a different levels than the typical dark roast will open my eyes.
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It will. Coffee isn't supposed to be bitter. Some coffees do taste better dark, but most don't. IME most coffees are good right when second crack starts, then hit the cool down.

lowsound
 
#39
pedroims said:
Nice.. USPS drop my package from Sweet Marias few minutes ago. I am going to roast a batch from Ethiopia and Kenya later today :)
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Have fun, I did four batches today. That will take me several weeks to drink, but it is a nicer day out today so I figured that it was worth it. I am sad that the Sumatra is gone, I am considering buying a 20lb bag of it as it is awesome. My dad really loves it too, so he would be willing to help me drink it.

lowsound
 
#40
Today I brew some more of the Mexican batch, what a difference, coffee really taste better after 30 hours of being roasted, sourness disappeared and lot of flavors showed up, my wife cant believe that is the same coffee that we drink yesterday. Thanks everybody for your help, roasting your coffee is quite easy and highly improve your experience of drinking it.
 

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