Does anyone have a list of the larger coffee roasting companies in the USA? I'm having trouble knowing where to look for this info. I could probably think of a few, but I would like to have at least 10 on the list.
Read more…Hello all, another roasting-logistics-type question:
Curious how other people are blending, particularly smallish operations--not your philosophy/roasting/blending mixtures, but the physical mixing-of-beans-together equipment. I'm currently using
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I'm helping to reorganize/improve the logistics of our roasting works. We are considering transferring our green coffee to some kind of smaller (40-50lb) container, which we'll also use for roasted storage
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I'm hoping for some advice on smoke abatement options for use with our Diedrich IR-12. My goal is to find the most cost effective way to help with smoke.
There are no afterburner regulations in our area, but we are making attempts to be
Read more…I am in process of learning the coffees of the world. Eventually I would like to roast and brew the coffee that people of the Middle East drank 100 years ago, like Turkish, Armenian, Lebanese or Egyptian. I assume each had their own brewing process a
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The micro-lot farm (Finca Rio Verde) I worked on in El Salvador this January is moving a portion of the gourmet bourbon crop to the Miami Port. I've reserved 5 bags. I'm taking one. an Atlanta roaster is taking one. That leav
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There are still a few openings for this year's roasters retreat taking place in Brattleboro, VT this coming weekend. Dinner on Fri, classes (by George Howell, Mane Alves, others) on Sat and Sunday morning, caffeinated fellowship all we
Read more…I recently bought a "kyoto style" ice coffee maker from yama- I've experimented quite a bit, but was wondering if anyone else has experience or recipes to try with these.
Read more…I am looking for a good quality scale for measuring coffee beans for airpot brewing. What are your suggestions on product? Please help! Thanks!
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Trained with the Midwest Barista School almost two years ago, and I've been back in the coffee industry for almost a year now, most recently designing, constructing and managing a small cafe stall in our local farmers market.
I'm looking to
I got in a new dry process Ethiopian yesterday and I am running into a little trouble. I've roasted a number of natural Brazilians with great success but this Ethiopian is roasting totally different. I am currently getting to 1st around 10:45 @ 395 o
Read more…Hi, guys! I was just wondering if $1/lb seemed like a reasonable rate for anyone who has used a toll roaster before. If so, why? If not, why not?
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Please tell me what is the best time to make coffee/espresso/ after roasting process?
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I have a 2k roaster and the bean probe configuration of the roaster is next to impossible to get in?
Anyone have any luck installing a bean probe in a secondary location?
Also has anyone had any luck bending RTD's?
Thanks all
Read more…Looking to start Cuppings and Tastings @ our shop. Need to know if there is special equipment needed, and how exactly to host a cupping event. Thanks!
Read more…I am visiting some potential roasters for my cafe next week. I have a list of questions but I want to make sure I do not miss anything important or that I would never think to ask! Please send some of the more important...or strange...questions my
Read more…16 oz. zip lock coffee bags with window and valve are available on eBay in smaller quantities at mhewardishere.
Read more…Hello, I'm getting a quest m3 roaster asap! I have very little roasting experience, but I know a bit about it.
I know all coffees are different, and some work better at different levels. My preference would be to find the sweet spot where the deli
Read more…Thought it would be fun to create this post just to see what everyone is doing, as well as, the results they are getting. Post away!!!
I am doing an overhaul on a Samiac 10k and put a 3phase motor to control drum exhaust and was considering doing t
Read more…OK, so Ive been on an espresso quest of sorts over the last 6 months, and during this quest ive acquired more coffee than i could drink in 10 to 14 days. So I decided to test the old "its ok to put whole bean coffee in the freezer, as long as you onl
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