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Episode 24: We dive DEEP into green coffee defects, discuss the difference between defects and "ugly" beans, and discuss how to know which defects will actually affect the coffee-drinking experience. We also lay out our thoughts on the Behmor roaster and how to get the most out of roasting with it!
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NOTES:
Old (but free!) SCA Defects Sheet
Check out the Behmor Roaster
Our Behmor Roast-a-Long (with Tips in the Description)
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Episode 23: We love natural and honey-processed coffees, which often produce more than a little chaff during roasting. We answer a listener's question about handling extra chaffy coffees in a Fresh Roast roaster and cover how to roast chaffy coffees in general.
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NOTES:
The Hornet recipe: in a pint glass, mix 1 double shot of espresso and 20ml of caramel syrup over ice, then fill the glass with orange juice, sip, and enjoy!
Tamper Specialty Coffee in Madison, MS
Fresh Roast Roaster
Gene Cafe Roaster
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Episode 22: So what does an "uneven" roast look like, or can you actually tell by looking? This week we discuss the aspects that affect evenness, including bean density, bean processing, etc.
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NOTES:
Density = grams/mililiters. The high end of density is around .75, and the low end is around .65 g/ml
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Episode 21: This week, we discuss perceived acidity in coffee, how to brew coffee to control acidity, the factors that contribute to acidity in coffee, and the difference between "acidic" and "sour."
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Episode 20: What's the process for perfecting a roast, and how do you know when you've done it? We answer these questions in response to a future roaster and listener to the show!
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Take a look at the 1 Kilo Aillio Bullet Roaster
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Episode 19: In this episode, we field an excellent question that tends to go un-asked and unanswered for most roasters, but listener Chris from Minnesota dared to ask it! We discuss what happens when you drop (end) a roast at the beginning or middle of 1st or 2nd crack, how it affects the flavor, and really how to think about how roasting technique affects the flavor profile of the coffee.
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Ethiopia: Organic Limu G2, Oromia
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Episode 18: If you've wondered how coffee is decaffeinated, what the pros and cons of the different decaffeination methods, and which decafs we prefer, this is the episode for you!
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Episode 17: Today we're fielding a question from a listener about how to go about tweaking a roast profile. Learning to roast coffee is easy; learning to perfect the art and science is another story! We give tips on what to focus on to take your roasting to the next level.
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Dominican Republic: Ramirez Natural, Jarabacoa
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Episode 16: Why do blends have a bad reputation? Are they really inferior to single-origin coffees? Hear our take on blends, their place in the specialty-grade coffee world, and how to get started creating your own!
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Catherine's all-time favorite Tanzania Peaberry
Stephen's go-to Brazilian Sweet Blue
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Bonus Episode #1: In this bonus episode, we're debuting our first-ever long-form interview! John Puckett, owner and operator of both Coffee Bean Corral and Current Crop Roasting Shop sits down with Stephen to tell the CBC story, discuss recent changes in the green coffee industry, and much more!
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Episode 15: Why don’t we post roasting directions or instructions for each coffee on our site? Wouldn’t that be more helpful? We give the whys and why nots in this episode, and discuss how to roast any new coffee well the first time around.
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LINKS:
Send specific “how to roast this coffee” questions to [email protected] or [email protected] – We’ll respond as quickly as we can!
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Episode 14: Shots fired! This week, we respond to a review sent in by a RIY listener ranking a few coffees he recently roasted, including the worst coffee he’s ever roasted! We share our thoughts on his rankings, troubleshoot his roast process, and share a simple method of improving your coffee roasts.
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Come see us at NOLA Coffee Festival
Bob’s favorite: Brazil: Organic Fazenda Dutra
Bob’s 2nd favorite: Ethiopia: Organic Konga, Yirgacheffe
The worst coffee Bob ever roasted!: Bali: Organic Kintamani, Kintamani Highlands
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Episode 13: In this episode we tackle a question from a listener and "prepper" about how to keep his unroasted coffee fresh when the world goes to heck! We discuss green coffee long term storage best practices, whether vacuum sealing raw coffee makes a difference, and recommend our favorite "newbie" coffee roasting machines.
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LINKS:
Follow Current Crop Roasting Shop for more info on the upcoming Coffee Crawl in New Orleans!
Our recommended roaster for newbies: Fresh Roast SR540 & Fresh Roast SR800
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Episode 12: Join Catherine and Stephen as they explore the world of a lesser-known coffee varietal: Typica. Learn what makes it different from Arabica, Bourbon, Robusta, etc., and (most importantly) how to handle it in your roaster.
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LINKS:
1 Kilo Aillio Bullet Coffee Roaster at CCRS
Typica Coffees at Coffee Bean Corral:
- Bolivia Organic Caranavi
- Java Organic Kayumas Taman Dadar
World Coffee Research's Typica Page
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Episode 11: You're not just drinking coffee, are you? In this episode, we answer a listener's question about alternative uses for coffee & coffee byproducts, the radical DIY end of the Roast It Yourself community, and make an exciting announcement about an upcoming episode.
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LINKS:
Coffee Blossom Honey Set
Send your weird coffee-related recipes, photos of your Frankenstein roasters and brewers, and other related content to [email protected]!
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Episode 10: Dive into the world of coffee buying a grading green coffee beans in response to a listener's question. We break down what coffee buyers look for when they're sampling different crops, how those coffees are graded, and more!
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The Roast It Yourself YouTube Page
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Episode 9: In this episode, Catherine and Stephen troubleshoot a listener's 18-minute roast, discuss "baking" coffee beans, and offer our general-use roast profile for the Fresh Roast.
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LINKS:
VIDEO: Fresh Roast with Extension Tube
VIDEO: Fresh Roast with Standard Chamber
Fresh Roast SR540 Product Page
Fresh Roast SR800 Product Page
NOTES:
Our Fresh Roast Profile
Initial Settings: Fan 9, Power 5, Time 12.
At 10 Minutes Remaining: Fan 8, Power 5
At 9 Minutes Remaining: Fan 7, Power 5
At 8 Minutes Remaining: Fan 6, Power 5
At 7 Minutes Remaining: Fan 5, Power 5
At 6 Minutes Remaining: Fan 4, Power 4
At this point, you should be close to 1st Crack, so then watch for the beans to reach your desired roast level and drop!
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Episode 8: You're getting two for one in this episode as we answer a pair of listener questions on coffee processing methods, how they affect the roast, and more!
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LINKSHonduras 18 Rabbit NaturalHonduras 18 Rabbit Black HoneyHonduras 18 Rabbit Red HoneyHonduras 18 Rabbit Yellow HoneyHonduras 18 Rabbit Washed
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Episode 7: In this episode, we talk about the Aillio Bullet 1 Kilo Roaster, help a listener troubleshoot a problem with his FreshRoast and new Extension Tube, and talk through the Rancher Wholesale program for cottage and small-batch coffee roasters!
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LINKS:
Aillio Bullet 1 Kilo Roaster from CCRS
Fresh Roast SR800
Fresh Roast Extension Tube
Rancher Wholesale Subscription Details
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Episode 6: In this episode, we discuss BIG BEANS, how to understand coffee bean screen sizing, the importance of bean size consistency, and what makes coffee beans plump when you roast 'em!
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El Salvador: Finca la Fany, Apaneca
Kona Extra Fancy
Classes at Current Crop Roasting Shop
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