Podcast Episodes

Is AI Useful for Home Coffee Roasters?

Episode 58

Episode 56: A listener sent us an AI analysis of the raw coffee they were about to roast, based on just a couple of uploaded photos, which raised the question: Is AI this helpful for home roasters? A…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

When to Roast Hot & Fast vs. Low & Slow

Episode 57

Episode 55: We received a detailed roast log from a listener, along with a question -- why do the coffees I roast taste the same? The answer lies in profiling, and that's what we dive into today!

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

RECORD YOUR ROASTS! (Here's how)

Episode 56

Episode 54: This week, we're going into detail on the most important piece of roasting equipment there is -- your roast log. Whether you're roasting in a cast iron pan or firing up a 50 kilo producti…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Going from Home Roaster to Business Owner Tips

Episode 55

Episode 53: This discussion started out answering a question about upgrading from a personal home roasting machine to something that would work for starting a roasting business. In the process of ans…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Best way to keep coffee fresh?

Episode 54

Episode 52: Should we be storing coffee in a valve bag or an air-tight container? This week, we dive into coffee storage strategies and discuss the best ways to keep coffee as fresh as possible for w…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Weird (and EASY) Iced Coffee Recipes

Episode 53

Episode 51: In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite iced coffee recipes that are a bit off the beaten path (no coffee-milk combos here)! A listener sent us his recipe for a "Colapresso," and…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Our Top Tips For Newbie Roasters!

Episode 52

Episode 50: For our 50th Episode, we decided to record our top tips for newbie roasters or those looking to get into coffee roasting. Whether you're a first timer or an old timer, we share a lot of h…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Blending Premium Coffees Without Sacrificing Quality

Episode 51

Episode 49: This week we answer a listener's somewhat controversial question about blending Premium Coffees, such as Geishas, Konas, or the legendary Jamacia Blue Mountain. We discuss whether this is…

Published on 4 months ago

The Extension Tube Has Changed My Roast!

Episode 50

Episode 48: This week we address a question by a listener about how the Extension Tube affects the results he's getting with his Fresh Roast SR540. We discuss the differences between roasting with an…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Small Town, Big Coffee: Interview with Copper Cup Coffee Co. Owner

Episode 49

Episode 47: If you've ever thought about starting a roasting business, this is the episode for you! We dive into a story of coffee roasting success, from his first roast on a cookie sheet less than 4…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago