kendo Senior Member Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 5 Location: MA Expertise: I live coffee
Grinder: Bunn Burr Drip: Press Roaster: PI with dual variacs
Posted Wed Sep 28, 2005, 5:14pm Subject: Another Convert
Hello all!
I've been lurking for months and learned tons here, so I figured it's time to say Hi. Thanks to many people on this forum, I'm now enjoying coffee the likes of which I hadn't had since $ bought out The Coffee Connection.
I'm using a PI with a two variacs (for the heater and the fan) and a K-type thermometer. This setup is working great and I've succeeded with up to half pound batches, plus I can alter the profile for different types of coffee. I also found a GG convection oven at a thrift store for $10 so I'll probably try that out when I find a stir crazy. I'm in no hurry though.
Posted Thu Sep 29, 2005, 9:54am Subject: Re: Another Convert
Welcome to the Forums.
If you ever want to purchase some coffee like The Coffee Connection then you should check out Terroir Coffee.( www.terroircoffee.com ) George Howell, founder of The Coffee Connections started this company, and he has taken coffee to the next level. Noel, a roaster from TCC is his roaster. As much as I enjoy roasting my own, I do not approach their quality!
Posted Fri Sep 30, 2005, 5:52pm Subject: Re: Another Convert
Darryl, yes they are both Ambex roasters. A 2k for sample roasting and the 10k for production. I really like these (Ambex) roasters. For me the control adjustments they utilize feel very intuitive with my style of roasting.
As far as homeroasting goes I'm going to attempt to add PID control to the "20 pound BBQ" roaster. I've been waiting for cooler weather.
bigjoedo Senior Member Joined: 4 Sep 2005 Posts: 210 Location: Ohio Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Gaggia Classic, Carezza &... Grinder: Rocky, Maestro Plus,... Drip: Black & Decker Roaster: Hottop Digital & 2- FR8 +
Posted Sun Oct 2, 2005, 6:02am Subject: Re: Another Convert
Kendo,
Welcome !! These folks are definitely the Crema of the home roasting world. I too used to buy my beans roasted and after reading this forum ordered my own roaster and I am now hooked. Enjoy the ride.
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