Corretto roaster, or how to start roasting for less than $100.00

tedrodgerscpa · 05-25-2011, 10:59 AM

tedrodgerscpa · 05-25-2011, 11:01 AM

tedrodgerscpa · 05-25-2011, 11:02 AM

A minimum set up (bread machine @ $6.00, heat gun @ $20.00, analog scale @ $5.00) will get you roasting today, and has a capacity of 1 ~ 2 lbs of beans per roast. However, you won't be able to monitor the bean temperature. Also, depending on your bread maker, the "dough cycle" may not run long enough. Finally, you will have to hold the heat gun while it does its job, which can be a long time (20 minutes)

The "advanced" set up incorporates a k-type probe thermometer (almost necessary, but I have roasted without one - cost estimated @$25.00), a digital scale for more accurate measurement (and dual purpose should you decide to diet or deal drugs - cost estimated @ $12.00) and something to hold the heat gun (I used a desktop microphone stand - cost estimated @ $13.00)

tedrodgerscpa · 05-25-2011, 11:03 AM

This is what my precious looks like when she's hard at work.

I'd be more than happy to give more pointers if anyone is interested. Home roasting is a fantastic hobby, and is pound-for-pound CHEAPER than "Gourmet" coffee. I pay about $4.00 per pound for green beans and love the variation over Charbucks.

05-25-2011, 10:59 AM	#1
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05-25-2011, 11:01 AM	#2
tedrodgerscpa Palmetto State Herf Crew! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ted Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,712 Trading: (87)	Re: Corretto roaster, or how to start roasting for less than $100.00 __________________ Everyday I'm shufflin...

05-25-2011, 11:02 AM	#3
tedrodgerscpa Palmetto State Herf Crew! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ted Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,712 Trading: (87)	Re: Corretto roaster, or how to start roasting for less than $100.00 A minimum set up (bread machine @ $6.00, heat gun @ $20.00, analog scale @ $5.00) will get you roasting today, and has a capacity of 1 ~ 2 lbs of beans per roast. However, you won't be able to monitor the bean temperature. Also, depending on your bread maker, the "dough cycle" may not run long enough. Finally, you will have to hold the heat gun while it does its job, which can be a long time (20 minutes) The "advanced" set up incorporates a k-type probe thermometer (almost necessary, but I have roasted without one - cost estimated @$25.00), a digital scale for more accurate measurement (and dual purpose should you decide to diet or deal drugs - cost estimated @ $12.00) and something to hold the heat gun (I used a desktop microphone stand - cost estimated @ $13.00) __________________ Everyday I'm shufflin...

05-25-2011, 11:03 AM	#4
tedrodgerscpa Palmetto State Herf Crew! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ted Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,712 Trading: (87)	Re: Corretto roaster, or how to start roasting for less than $100.00 This is what my precious looks like when she's hard at work. I'd be more than happy to give more pointers if anyone is interested. Home roasting is a fantastic hobby, and is pound-for-pound CHEAPER than "Gourmet" coffee. I pay about $4.00 per pound for green beans and love the variation over Charbucks. __________________ Everyday I'm shufflin...