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Since hunting down exceptional greens can be a challenge nowadays maybe heads up are in order.
here are a few recent listed lots I just ordered that should have exceptional potential for espresso and/or brewed.
SM Kenya Nyeri Ngunguru
SM Aida Batlle El Salvador Finca...
This question involves going close to, or into, second crack, so I realize it's a bit different than most of the normal discussion around light roasts, but I've been curious about darker roasts for a while.
Obviously the always declining RoR curve dominates modern roasting...
I just roasted and tried my first anaerobic natural coffee - a Colombian pink bourbon. Thee raw beans had this over powering balsalmic vinegar over fermented fruit aroma that gave me pause for thought.. During the first few minutes of roasting there was this soy sauce and...
I separately made the point that if you are a new roaster, you could waste a lot of time if you can't tell if undesired flavours are a roast issue or a green coffee issue and that there are various difficulties in buying green coffee that meets your expectations see here ....
After searching for 6-8 months, talking to numerous manufacturers, seeing demonstrations, and browsing classifieds/eBay/facebook/coffeetec/forums/you-name-it I found the type of roaster I've been looking for at a fair price and somewhat close to home. A few weeks back I got a...
Hello all!
I am looking to buy a roaster to start learning how to roast.
I want its adjustments to be as close as a bigger machine.
I have contacted cormorant and wintop. The cormorant is a little cheaper than the chinese roasters.
But the chinese one, have a big motor for...
I've recently encountered a problem were my Huky gets really excited some roasting sessions. It's happened two or three times now, with normal, calm behavior in between.
Basically the problem is that the Huky gets super hot. The roasts really fly. The gas gauge says the normal...
I am in the process of setting up my roaster (complete newbie / first timer)
Could you please suggest the types of pipes you have used for the vents in your roaster. I have a small 2kg setup and I am now looking to buy some venting pipes but keen...
I would like to hear from anyone who is running a FreshRoast SR 500, 540 or 800 on 230-volt mains by converting to 120-volt 50-herts. As a retired EE, I know all about the theory, and I'm aware of the poor state of many Chinese-made converters. I'm seeking actual experience....
