The Roast it Yourself Podcast

"Are High-Priced Beans Worth It?"

Episode 25: Are top-dollar coffees really that much better than their less expensive Specialty Grade counterparts? Is there a direct link between price and quality? We dive into where coffee pricing comes from and how to answer the question of value vs. cost.
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NOTES:
Coffee Bean Corral's Premium Coffees
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‘Secondary Defects’ and Behmor Tips

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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Tips on Roasting "Chaffy" Coffees

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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Coffee Bean Corral Website
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What If My Roast Doesn’t Look “Even”?

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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Why are some coffees more acidic than others?

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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LINKS:
Current Crop Wholesale
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Coffee Bean Corral Website
Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
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How to Know You've "Perfected" a Roast

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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LINKS:
Take a look at the 1 Kilo Aillio Bullet Roaster
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Coffee Bean Corral Website
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"What if all the beans don't crack?"

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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Coffee Bean Corral Website
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Which Decaf Process is Best?

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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How to Tweak a Roast Profile

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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Coffee Bean Corral Website
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"Are Single Origins Better Than Blends?"

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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LINKS:
Catherine's all-time favorite Tanzania Peaberry
Stephen's go-to Brazilian Sweet Blue
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Coffee Bean Corral Website
Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
Rancher Wholesale Website