The Roast it Yourself Podcast

Weird (and EASY) Iced Coffee Recipes

Episode 51: In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite iced coffee recipes that are a bit off the beaten path (no coffee-milk combos here)! A listener sent us his recipe for a "Colapresso," and that's when the fun begins! Catherine and I go through several other unique ways of enjoying iced coffee, that work for either espresso or cold brew. BONUS: We offer our tips on making a mean cold brew with NO special equipment!
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Our Top Tips For Newbie Roasters!

Episode 50: For our 50th Episode, we decided to record our top tips for newbie roasters or those looking to get into coffee roasting. Whether you're a first timer or an old timer, we share a lot of helpful information about coffee roasting that'll help take you to the next level!
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Blending Premium Coffees Without Sacrificing Quality

Episode 49: This week we answer a listener's somewhat controversial question about blending Premium Coffees, such as Geishas, Konas, or the legendary Jamacia Blue Mountain. We discuss whether this is a good idea, and then we dive into how to go about planning such a blend without sacrificing what makes these Premium beans so great!
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The Extension Tube Has Changed My Roast!

Episode 48: This week we address a question by a listener about how the Extension Tube affects the results he's getting with his Fresh Roast SR540. We discuss the differences between roasting with and without the Extension Tube, and offer tips on achieving the roast he's looking for with either setup!
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SR540/800 Extension Tube
Fresh Roast Roast-a-Long Video (With Extension Tube)
Fresh Roast Roast-a-Long Video (Standard Chamber)
Fresh Roast SR800
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Small Town, Big Coffee: Interview with Copper Cup Coffee Co. Owner

Episode 47: If you've ever thought about starting a roasting business, this is the episode for you! We dive into a story of coffee roasting success, from his first roast on a cookie sheet less than 4 years ago to his rapidly expanding brick-and-mortar coffee shop and roastery in a small Wyoming town. Dave Starcevich walks us through how he and his wife built this growing business, and we dive into what makes a roastery like his successful.
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Roasting Regular vs. Decaf Coffee

Episode 46: In this episode, we answer a listener's question about roasting decaf coffee, discuss troubleshooting a roast profile, and discuss how the decaffeination process affects tasting notes. 
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Colombia Decaf EA Process
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Starting a Business: Which Roaster Should I Buy?

Episode 45: In this episode, we address a question from a roaster who's looking to level up and begin selling his coffee but wonders: Which roasters should I buy? He asks specifically about the Bullet, the Kaleido, and Coffee Crafter's Artisan/Valenta roasters. We discuss our experiences with the Kaleido and Bullet and the pros and cons of each.
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Kaleido M10 1.2 Kilo Roaster 120v and 220v
Bullet R1 Roaster 1 Kilo
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How to Scale Up from a Small Roaster

Episode 44: Nobody likes wasting coffee, which is why any roaster who's planning to tackle a large batch should start with a few small "sample roasts" to figure out their roast profile. But once you nail the sample roast, how do you scale up the profile you've created for production? In this episode we answer this very question, so check it out!
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Sticks and stones may break my coffee grinder...

Episode 43: In this episode, we discuss quality control in the coffee world, especially making sure there are no foreign objects in your beans! We answer a question from a listener about whether he should get a de-stoning machine for his roastery and demonstrate the steps we take to remove foreign objects from our coffee beans before we ship them out.
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How Long Should Coffee Rest Before I Drink It?

Episode 42: A brand new roaster/new listener sent us an insightful question about how to think about coffee degassing (or "resting"), how long coffee should rest for different brew methods, and whether roast level plays a part (hint: it does!)
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