tldalton1622 Senior Member Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 4 Location: phx,az Expertise: Just starting
Posted Wed Feb 21, 2007, 4:34pm Subject: First Time Roast
So I decided to try home roasting. Im using the "pop corn" method and i have to say its SO fun. Since this is my first time i have to wait a day or two to brew it but man it was fun just attempting
Posted Wed Feb 21, 2007, 11:20pm Subject: Re: First Time Roast
can't wait to try popcorn method, too! ordered a whirley-pop from SM, should be here next week.
i did FrenchRoast for a start, then moved on to pan roasting when my FR's roasting chamber broke. pan roasting rocks, too! can easily roast half a pound of beans.
but i can see that the popcorn method is much easier, much less work.
adauria Senior Member Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 19 Location: Staten Island, NY Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Thu Feb 22, 2007, 6:02am Subject: Re: First Time Roast
Welcome. I'm in the same boat with you. I just bought the Kitchen Gourmet popper from Walgreens ($8... what a steal), and am just waiting for my beans to arive from SM. I'll probably be roasting in the next week or 2. Can't wait to try my first batch!
clairebear3 Senior Member Joined: 29 Mar 2006 Posts: 49 Location: Belgium Expertise: Just starting
Espresso: Gaggia Evolution... Grinder: Rossi RR45/SMP Roaster: Whirley Pop
Posted Thu Feb 22, 2007, 7:14am Subject: Re: First Time Roast
Hi, I just had my whirley-pop delivered too!
I have ordered a meat thermometer and when that arrives I am going to order the beans.
One thing I am worried about is that I have a solid plate electric stove and it's quite hard to control the temperature. The plates take a long time to warm up but also a long time to cool down if you have to adjust the heat.
tldalton1622 Senior Member Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 4 Location: phx,az Expertise: Just starting
Posted Mon Mar 5, 2007, 9:39pm Subject: Re: First Time Roast
I know i have written about my roast but thats because i've been a little too busy drinking it. WOW. Fresh roasted coffee is the best. The steps i took.
1: The coffee i have is columbian ( dont know the brand sorry. I got it from a local wholesaler who heard i was trying a home roast and thrust this one on me). 2: I used the little measuring cup that came with my popper and i throw the beans in. 3: Stir, stir, stir. 4: The stuff starts flying off and i just sit back and enjoy the day. 5: I take the beans out after 6 or 7 beans go into their "second" crack. 6: toss in colander and after they cool they go into an airtight container. 7: Time for grind and then a great experience the next morning.
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