It's that time of the week... (lemmy.world)

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Are there any other home roasters in here?

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[-] Datsun@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I have finally found my people on lemmy!

I roast on an SR800 with the OEM extension tube. I've accumulated about 25lbs of different greens so far. I've been really enjoying a washed Colombian for espresso and natural Kenyan for filter. I really can't justify buying roasted at the prices they're selling at anymore.

[-] KammicRelief@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I roast in an old popper, but I've fallen off the wagon... I have a bag of beans from Sweet Maria's just waiting for me. Maybe this post is the kick I need...

[-] ludw@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Nice. What equipment do you use for roasting? Good results?

[-] chug@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

What do you find the benefits are of roasting at home vs pre roasted?

[-] phrogpilot73@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

There's a lot of benefits, at least for me. I got into home roasting because I wanted Jamaican Blue Mountain (after a friend had gifted me some). Found out how much it cost, then as I went down the rabbit hole, I found out that I could get green beans for significantly cheaper than roasted.

Now, I find that I enjoy trying all different kinds of single-origin that I've never heard of/seen from bigger roasters. I've had coffee from Nepal, Puerto Rico, Yemen, Java, Sulawesi, and countless other farms around the world.

Cost is also a factor. I can get a pound of Jamaican Blue Mountain for as little as $20, whereas roasted (depending on estate) can be $40-$80.

It can be a pain in the ass, if I realize I'm out of roasted beans and want a cup of coffee. It takes a good 30 minutes to roast and cool, but in the end, trying something new is worth it!

[-] rix501@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

where have you gotten beans from Puerto Rico?

[-] phrogpilot73@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I got them from homeroastcoffee.com he hasn't had them since. They don't seem to be exported from Puerto Rico all that often, and it was definitely before Hurricane Maria.

[-] phrogpilot73@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Oh, and forgot to mention - green beans also last significantly longer. 8-12 months versus 1-2 months for roasted. I can buy in bulk, save money, and have fresh roasted for the week!

[-] Phyrric@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I home roast on a diy drum roaster for my household and a couple neighbours/family. I need to modify the roaster still. Its direct drive and I'm burning through the gearhead from the wobble of my poor metal working.

[-] GrumpyRobot@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Just roasted three small batches for the next few week. Enjoying some Colombian, Ugandan, and Guatemalan.

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