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Vincent Iatesta

Roasting Equipment For Sale 19 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 Rahul Nov 13.

Pangi

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.

Zech

Is anyone vac-sealing their green out there? 1 Reply

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 Ian McCarthy Nov 11.

Jim Pellegrini

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.

Oscar Gonzalez

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.

Zech

Is there anyone in Atlanta looking to roast?

I'm a novice roaster right now but I'd like to take this passion to the next level. I'm interested in hanging out with someone who already has experience and is looking to share their knowledge. Or...

Started by Zech Nov 8.

John Dowling

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...

Tagged: beans, cost, roasting

Started by John Dowling. Last reply by Alun Evans Nov 5.

Jackie Billings

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.

Joseph Plaugher

Fluid-bed or Drum? 10 Replies

Hello everyone. I am a pretty new home roaster and brand new to the bx. I am curious what everyone's opinions are about fluid-bed vs drum roasting. I have friends who are hard-core advocates of eac...

Started by Joseph Plaugher. Last reply by Joseph Plaugher Oct 12.

konrad oleksak

Afterburner

Hi i'm looking for company that is producing afterburners prefably in Europe.Could somebody recommend such company?Plissssssss! :)

Started by konrad oleksak Oct 8.

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Joseph Plaugher 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?
Chris Janak 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
The Beat Cafe 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)
Torpong Tantraporn 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 :)
mike perry 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
Steve Williams 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!
Alun Evans 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!
Anita LeBeau Griggs 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
mike  cubbage 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.
Kayakman Comment by Kayakman on November 22, 2008 at 3:07am

Such a nice coffee roasting machine.
 

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