Self-Roasting Coffee

OHRD · 11-20-2009, 07:17 AM

I've been a coffee drinker for some 15 years or so and it never occurred to me until last week to self-roast. I've seen sites selling combos w/ a roaster and green beans but I'm not sure what to get. I am also currently using a blade grinder and I've been told the grinder makes all the difference in the world, and to invest in a Burr.

Any suggestions from some self-roasters out here in the Asylum???

Mister Moo · 11-20-2009, 10:34 AM

Yeah. Do it. Live the dream.

What's your budget and what is your tinker-factor? There are $5.00 ways to play and there are $500 ways to play.

kenstogie · 11-20-2009, 10:42 AM

Here is thread that in which I roast coffee with a Popcorn Popper. It works pretty good I think.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21573

OHRD · 11-20-2009, 11:11 AM

With Christmas coming up, I can afford to spend about $200 for both a burr grinder and a roaster...

Savor the Stick · 11-20-2009, 11:39 AM

Matt,
I would say build your own I had a whirley pop then went right out and built a roaster like this one.

I'll give you a link where I got info. http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com...p?topic=5033.0
I really would like to encourage you to jump in with both feet...it is some great coffee.

God Bless you,
K

Matt you can build this for under $100.
For grinder, I will let others answer...I have a Capresso infinity burr grinder which meets my needs at the moment.

ashtonlady · 11-20-2009, 03:33 PM

I also agree that Capresso makes a great grinder if you are just starting. Fresh Roast 8 from Sweet marias is a good place to start for under 100.

floydpink · 11-20-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ashtonlady

I also agree that Capresso makes a great grinder if you are just starting. Fresh Roast 8 from Sweet marias is a good place to start for under 100.

Agreed from an upgrade hungry Freshroast owner, but it really does a great job.

100 bucks gets you the machine and 4 pounds of green bean samples with instructions how to roast them.

I'll keep my opinions reserved about the grinder as I made plenty of mistakes along the way.
(hint; save up 500 beans and get a Macap M4 stepless and never look back)

I have a smug feeling of satisfaction as I am reading this and enjoying a very nice latte made with Brasil Santos roasted full city.

11-24-2009, 05:05 PM

We got a good grinder this summer, and I just got my wife a Behmor for our anniversary. It showed up yesterday, and we're looking forward to starting roasting hopefully this weekend.

I'll definitely be spending more time in the coffee forum from now on.

Mister Moo · 11-25-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Wanger

We got a good grinder this summer, and I just got my wife a Behmor for our anniversary. It showed up yesterday, and we're looking forward to starting roasting hopefully this weekend.

I'll definitely be spending more time in the coffee forum from now on.

You gonna love the coffee, Wangs.

kenstogie · 11-25-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanger

We got a good grinder this summer, and I just got my wife a Behmor for our anniversary. It showed up yesterday, and we're looking forward to starting roasting hopefully this weekend.

I'll definitely be spending more time in the coffee forum from now on.

I just have the bare minimums for roasting but its still hard to go back to "regular" coffee.

ashtonlady · 11-25-2009, 01:08 PM

I Just read the title of this thread again. I didnt know that coffee could be self roasting.

germantown rob · 11-26-2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ashtonlady

I Just read the title of this thread again. I didnt know that coffee could be self roasting.

I am not sure "home roasting" is much better, I would never have that panic of running out if my home actually roasted the coffee for me.

11-20-2009, 07:17 AM	#1
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Self-Roasting Coffee I've been a coffee drinker for some 15 years or so and it never occurred to me until last week to self-roast. I've seen sites selling combos w/ a roaster and green beans but I'm not sure what to get. I am also currently using a blade grinder and I've been told the grinder makes all the difference in the world, and to invest in a Burr. Any suggestions from some self-roasters out here in the Asylum??? __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

11-20-2009, 10:34 AM	#2
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Self-Roasting Coffee Yeah. Do it. Live the dream. What's your budget and what is your tinker-factor? There are $5.00 ways to play and there are $500 ways to play. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

11-20-2009, 10:42 AM	#3
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Self-Roasting Coffee Here is thread that in which I roast coffee with a Popcorn Popper. It works pretty good I think. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21573 __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

11-20-2009, 11:11 AM	#4
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Self-Roasting Coffee With Christmas coming up, I can afford to spend about $200 for both a burr grinder and a roaster... __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

11-20-2009, 03:33 PM	#6
ashtonlady The Lady is Here Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Laura Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,090 Trading: (8)	Re: Self-Roasting Coffee I also agree that Capresso makes a great grinder if you are just starting. Fresh Roast 8 from Sweet marias is a good place to start for under 100.

11-24-2009, 05:05 PM	#8
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Self-Roasting Coffee We got a good grinder this summer, and I just got my wife a Behmor for our anniversary. It showed up yesterday, and we're looking forward to starting roasting hopefully this weekend. I'll definitely be spending more time in the coffee forum from now on.

11-25-2009, 01:08 PM	#11
ashtonlady The Lady is Here Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Laura Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,090 Trading: (8)	Re: Self-Roasting Coffee I Just read the title of this thread again. I didnt know that coffee could be self roasting.