The Roast it Yourself Podcast

"Is My 18-minute Roast Too Long?"

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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Do Natural, Honey, and Washed Coffees Roast Differently?

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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"My Fresh Roast is Spiking to 500 Degrees!"

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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Coffee Bean Corral Website
Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
Rancher Wholesale Website

Does Bean Size Really Matter?

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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LINKS: 
El Salvador: Finca la Fany, Apaneca
Kona Extra Fancy
Classes at Current Crop Roasting Shop  
 
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Coffee Bean Corral Website
Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
Rancher Wholesale Website

How To Get Started With Cold Brew

Episode 5: This week, we answer a comprehensive question about roasting and preparing Cold Brew. We discuss the "ideal" origins for Cold Brew, how dark vs. light roasting affects the final product, and how to get started cold brewing on the cheap. 
 
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LINKS: 
Check out Toddy Cold Brew System at CCRS or CBC
Coffee Quality Institute
 
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Coffee Bean Corral Website
Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
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When Should I Upgrade My Roaster?

Episode 4: In this week's episode, we discuss cold brew, answer a question about when to upgrade your coffee roasting machine, and recap our recent experience at Coffee Fest NOLA! 
 
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LINKS:
India Monsooned Malabar AA - Catherine's recommendation for Cold Brew
Coffee Bean Corral's Coffee Roasters
Coffee Fest NOLA
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Coffee Bean Corral Website
Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
Rancher Wholesale Website

What's the Deal with Robusta Beans?

Episode 3: In this episode, we discuss Robusta coffees, how they are different from Arabica, and how to get the most out of them!
 
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LINKS: 
High Octane Blend - A pre-mix blend from Coffee Bean Corral that incorporates Robusta beans.
 
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Single Origin "Berry Blasters" Recommendations?

Episode 2: This week we help a questioner on the quest for the ultimate berry bomb coffee, where to find it (the origin may surprise you), and why coffees change from year to year.
 
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LINKS: 
Burundi Hafi Muyinga
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Coffee Bean Corral Website
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What About Mycotoxins in Green Coffee?

Episode 1: In this inaugural episode of Roast it Yourself, we address a concern that’s been quite the buzz in the coffee world for the last couple of years: what is the deal with mycotoxins/molds in coffee, how to know if the coffee you’re drinking is safe, and we dispel some click-bait myths about food safety in the specialty coffee industry.
 
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LINKS: 
Rwanda Hingakawa Women's Co-op FTO
 
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Coffee Bean Corral Website
Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
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