Things to keep in mind about home roasting. For one you must be aware of chaffing. Chaff is essentially the skin of the beans that falls off during the roasting process. Try to contain the chaff or it will spread all over your floor. Prepare all the necessary tools you will need such as having a wooden spoon, spray bottle, and collander. Try having a 550 degree thermometer in the air popper to retain more control over the roasting process as well as having more control over the quality of the process as well. This is especially true if you are using the stovetop popper technique for this activity. Once you practice this stuff a few times, you will realize that it's very fun and open ended (to a degree). As such no two coffee roasting "chefs" will produce the same exact results. With practice your roasting will become more consistent over time. It's important to just have fun with the process and get your hands dirty with the process rather than go out and buy the most top of the line roasters on the market. If you are looking for new entertaining methods when you have company over, then they will definitely have good remarks and comments for you. You will become the talk of the town! |
