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11-20-2009, 07:17 AM | #1 |
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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???
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11-20-2009, 10:34 AM | #2 |
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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.
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11-20-2009, 10:42 AM | #3 |
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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
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11-20-2009, 11:11 AM | #4 |
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Re: Self-Roasting Coffee
With Christmas coming up, I can afford to spend about $200 for both a burr grinder and a roaster...
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11-20-2009, 11:39 AM | #5 |
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Re: Self-Roasting Coffee
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. Last edited by Savor the Stick; 11-20-2009 at 11:45 AM. |
11-20-2009, 05:46 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Self-Roasting Coffee
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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.
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11-24-2009, 05:05 PM | #8 |
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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.
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11-25-2009, 10:39 AM | #9 |
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Re: Self-Roasting Coffee
You gonna love the coffee, Wangs.
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11-25-2009, 06:33 PM | #11 |
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Re: Self-Roasting Coffee
I just have the bare minimums for roasting but its still hard to go back to "regular" coffee.
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11-26-2009, 05:34 AM | #12 |
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