Roasting
DIY coffee roasting – Lifehacker
So, why roast your own coffee, you ask? The reasons are plentiful. You get the freshest coffee possible (which makes a HUGE difference, believe me), complete control over the roasting process and exactly how long the beans are roasted (allowing you to fine tune the roast for your personal tastes), and the added bonus of … Continue reading
DIY coffee roaster
I gotta admire the persistence exhibited by the developer of the UglyRoast coffee roaster, a home-grown coffee roasting contraption. The project ended with the purchase of an off the shelf coffee roaster, but the website is still a good read for those of you interested in building your own. You can check it out at … Continue reading
Kauai Coffee Company
The island of Kauai draws many for its lush green landscapes (it’s where Jurassic Park, King Kong, and many other movies were partially filmed) and relatively low crowds. It drew me for its coffee. Ok, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but high on my itinerary of things to do was to visit the Kauai … Continue reading
Stovetop coffee roasting
If you’ve been interested in roasting your own coffee but are hesitant to invest in the equipment, you might want to try roasting coffee in a pan over your stovetop. There’s a pretty good set of instructions, with pictures, at this link. I really need to emphasize though that this method will produce a lot … Continue reading
Roasting: Costa Rica Dota Tarrazu Hermosa
I’ve roasted a few quarter pound batches of Costa Rica Dota Tarrazu Hermosa from Sweet Marias, and am really impressed so far. I’m roasting it well into the second crack, until the oils are starting to appear on many of the beans. The result is making great espresso. Not my all-time favorite, but I’d rate … Continue reading
More coffee roasting in the news
The New York Times is the latest media outlet to cover coffee roasting; I wonder if this is the next trend in coffee? First canned coffee, then Starbucks, now this? Time will tell. Anyway, it’s your typical beginner’s guide to coffee roasting, but for those types, it’s worth reading. They sure described me well, though: … Continue reading
