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Whole Bean or Ground?
I've only sold my roasted coffee in whole bean form, but get alot of feedback from customers wanting it ground. What is everybodies thoughts on this? do you do it? I know the arguements for freshne...
Started by Dennis 12 hours ago.
Flavored coffee for southern soccer moms and greeks.
I've never been a fan of flavored coffee. My mom obsesses with it like it's liquid gold. Sorority girls (I'm in a college town) have told me that's all they drink and would order large amounts if I...
Started by Sarah Leanne Barnett Nov 21.
Roasting Equipment For Sale 21 Replies
Use this thread to list your roasting equipment for sale or if you are looking to buy any roasting equipment. Please limit to commercial roasting equipment. Roasters, After Burners, Destoners, Bean...
Started by Vincent Iatesta. Last reply by Cabo Coffee Nov 21.
Is anyone vac-sealing their green out there? 3 Replies
I hear that such a process really locks in the just-off-the-tree freshness we've come to love. I'd be interested in applying this method if anyone can vouch for it.
Started by Zech. Last reply by Justin Johnson Nov 19.
Roaster automation 5 Replies
I have a Primo PRI-21 roaster. The control panel has gone out on it and I am exploring options for automation. The roaster runs IR burners and a 2 stage gas valve. My though is that I should be abl...
Started by Jason Shipley. Last reply by Zech Nov 17.
Bagging/storing roasted beans.... 16 Replies
It's a given that oxygen poses the greatest threat to bean freshness post roast right? Why is it then that a number of reputable roasters bag their beans in paper bags that don't offer a impenetra...
Started by Pangi. Last reply by Joseph Robertson Nov 12.
Buying Cooperative 17 Replies
I'm a small roaster, interested in joining or STARTING a green coffee buying cooperative, preferably based in the mid-Atlantic region somewhere. Anyone interested in discussing?
Tagged: green, coffee, cooperative, buying
Started by Jim Pellegrini. Last reply by Zech Nov 10.
Looking to purchase a coffee roaster. Any suggestions? 7 Replies
I am in the market for a new or used roaster. I would also appreciate it if someone can recommend one to me. I am currently looking at the Diedrich IR-3 roasters. I like the capacity and aesthetic...
Tagged: Cancun
Started by Oscar Gonzalez. Last reply by Chris Nov 9.
Cost of roasted specialty beans per lb??? 8 Replies
Hi all! I am a home roaster looking for ways to get into the industry with the dream of one day owning (hopefully in the not too far off future) my own cafe. I know that if possible I want to roas...
Started by John Dowling. Last reply by Alun Evans Nov 5.
Used Roasters Wanted 1 Reply
Do you have a used roaster that you're interested in selling? A machine that has served you well over the years, but has been sitting around your shop, ignored and neglected because of the addition...
Started by Jackie Billings. Last reply by Brandon Gott Oct 23.
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Comment by Birgit on November 19, 2009 at 12:29am -
Roasting courses in Spain - English Language
We would like to remind you that at beginning of December we have roasting courses in English language due to high demand we had. Become a roaster in three days - basica - advanced - professional. From December the 3rd till the 5th. Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Visit "Events" to see the contents of the course.
Our trainers speak several languages, therefore we are able to run courses in Spanish, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish..
We kindly invite you to visit our webpage for more information - www.iecafe.com
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Comment by Joseph Plaugher on October 8, 2009 at 9:13am - I know I've seen an equipment classifieds section on here, but I can't seem to find it now. Does anyone know where it is?
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Comment by Chris Janak on September 16, 2009 at 9:13am -
Buenos dias a todos.
Just wanted to get some input from the roasting community concerning payscale for an apprentice roaster on up to master roaster in the Northern California and Bay Area. I have been living in Mexico the last four years and am considering a move to San Francisco early next year. I have been all over the internet researching this and thought it might be better to go straight to the source. Thanks for any info you can share.
Saludos!
c_janak@hotmail.com
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Comment by The Beat Cafe on May 5, 2009 at 8:20am -
Hello all!
I am a coffee house with an air roaster. Looking forward to talking with all of you.
Warren,Mi (and yes we are dying here due to the failing auto industry andworld economy)
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Comment by Torpong Tantraporn on April 8, 2009 at 9:05pm -
Hi all you guys, nice to join this room
I used Hasgaranti Roaster it 's very nice machine does any one used?
Let's share experience :)
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Comment by mike perry on March 11, 2009 at 10:56am -
Sample Roaster:
I am looking for a single or dual barrel sample roaster. Preferably gas but have worked with and used a probat electric.....mike@klatchroasting.com
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Comment by Steve Williams on January 24, 2009 at 11:12am - Hey folks, lets smuggle some of those fat luwak cats into the good ol’ US of A! Then we can turn ‘em loose on some of our domestic coffee plants. I bet Jack Nicolson & Morgan Freeman would really go in a big way for a piping-hot cup of Coffee Luwak from Oxnard!
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Comment by Alun Evans on January 13, 2009 at 9:30pm - From a roasters point of view who works with Kopi Luwak, I would pass on the tip that the natural oils in the coffee (not the moisture level perse) require some level of delicacy when roasting. Obviously this is especially true due to the cost of the greens involved! From a cupping point of view... I will reserve comment!
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Comment by Anita LeBeau Griggs on December 2, 2008 at 8:57pm -
Hey Mike!
I buy my Kona & Ka'u beans from Koa Coffee on the Big Island. Visited their operation in June of this year and was pretty impressed. They have one lady that does most/all of their roasting. I don't know if they're looking for anyone, but they might be able to give you some direction if they're not.....
Good luck!
Anita
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Comment by mike cubbage on December 1, 2008 at 3:26pm - Hello roasters! I am looking for a roasting job in Hawaii. The big Island to be precise. Any tips.
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