Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhen Has 1st Crack *Really* Started?
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Episode 28: Listener Kyle asks some questions about the first Crack: how to know when it has really begun and whether you should increase or decreas…
1 year, 6 months ago
Roasting Coffee at High Altitudes
Episode 28
Episode 27: In this episode, we answer a lister's question about roasting coffee at 6,000 feet! She's noticing that following roast guides online te…
1 year, 6 months ago
How to Get Different Flavors from the Same Bean
Episode 27
Episode 26: "If 2 roasters use the same beans, roasted to the same level, will they taste the same?" We respond to this excellent question from a ne…
1 year, 6 months ago
"Are High-Priced Beans Worth It?"
Episode 26
Episode 25: Are top-dollar coffees really that much better than their less expensive Specialty Grade counterparts? Is there a direct link between pri…
1 year, 7 months ago
‘Secondary Defects’ and Behmor Tips
Episode 25
Episode 24: We dive DEEP into green coffee defects, discuss the difference between defects and "ugly" beans, and discuss how to know which defects w…
1 year, 7 months ago
Tips on Roasting "Chaffy" Coffees
Episode 24
Episode 23: We love natural and honey-processed coffees, which often produce more than a little chaff during roasting. We answer a listener's questio…
1 year, 7 months ago
What If My Roast Doesn’t Look “Even”?
Episode 23
Episode 22: So what does an "uneven" roast look like, or can you actually tell by looking? This week we discuss the aspects that affect evenness, in…
1 year, 7 months ago
Why are some coffees more acidic than others?
Episode 22
Episode 21: This week, we discuss perceived acidity in coffee, how to brew coffee to control acidity, the factors that contribute to acidity in coff…
1 year, 8 months ago
How to Know You've "Perfected" a Roast
Episode 21
Episode 20: What's the process for perfecting a roast, and how do you know when you've done it? We answer these questions in response to a future ro…
1 year, 8 months ago
"What if all the beans don't crack?"
Episode 20
Episode 19: In this episode, we field an excellent question that tends to go un-asked and unanswered for most roasters, but listener Chris from Minne…
1 year, 8 months ago