Posted Thu Jan 13, 2005, 1:53pm Subject: Any High Quality Roasters Out There?
I have a 1890's Jabez Burns & Sons 5 lb. roaster. It's a drum roaster that I run on natural gas. I created a cooler using a large box fan. I was thinking I'd like to upgrade plus go down to a smaller size since I seldom sell coffee any longer. After doing a web search and reading through alt.coffee, there doesn't seem to be any very good machines out there that can do 1/2 to 1 lb. Am I missing any? I willing to pay over $1000 depending on what I get in exchange in the way of features.
Posted Thu Jan 13, 2005, 2:25pm Subject: Re: Any High Quality Roasters Out There?
That's what I was wondering. One hundred years of technology advancements and my old Jabez Burns is still right up there. Other than the fact it's hard to roast 1/2 pound of coffee in it, my main complaint is that it smokes like crazy when I do a French roast and all the smoke come out the front. It also doesn't have a built in thermometer. I only need this for French roasts to keep from turning them to charcoal. Right now, I use a multi-meter with a TC.
Posted Thu Jan 13, 2005, 4:59pm Subject: Re: Any High Quality Roasters Out There?
Do not throw rocks at me for what I am about to say...
Have you tried pan roasting? I have started it and am amazed at the results that I can achieve. It is all hand technique and does take practice. It is a skill and becoming a lost art. I can do a pound at a time, I hit first crack in 16 minutes and then second at 25-27 minutes. The cup is fantastic! The beans are even in color however the flats do become dark, not scorched, just dark. With practice and patience you can achieve some great results, and you can use things that you already have like a pan and a whisk. Cheap and delicious!
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