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This is a group for coffee roasters of all types, commercial and home roasters alike.

Members: 464
Latest Activity: Dec 20

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cupping roast 5 Replies

Hi everybody, I have a question about how to roast for cupping. Is there a general rule for how to "cupp-roast"; say 1.5 pound batch for 14min in 420 f? or is the roast relative for bean, altitude et…

Tagged: roast, cupping

Started by Öner Kulbay. Last reply by Joseph Robertson Dec 16.

Roasting Equipment For Sale 25 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 B…

Started by Vincent Iatesta. Last reply by Eddie Dec 12.

Wanted: Used Stack 3 Replies

Looking for a used 8 inch stack - approximately 30 feet long. Anyone have, or know of, one for sale?

Started by Stephen Curtis. Last reply by Stephen Curtis Dec 12.

Suggestions for a coffee roaster beginner 7 Replies

Hi!I started roasting coffee in a home roaster machine. I was in a coffee roastery to learn something about roasting and I read some blogs of coffee roasters... Now I am doing this: 1)Heat up to 440F…

Started by iñigo. Last reply by Matthew Pitts Dec 9.

EBay...Has anyone had success...failure...thoughts

I'm just wondering if anyone has or is using ebay as a distribution channel? it's something I'm considering, I've noticed alot of beans (green and roasted) (aprox 500) listed in the USA but only 3 li…

Started by Dennis Dec 8.

Whole Bean or Ground? 8 Replies

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 freshness…

Started by Dennis. Last reply by Kim R Moore Dec 8.

Inspiring Espresso Blends 20 Replies

What commercially available espresso blends have inspired you?

Tagged: blends, espresso

Started by Chuck Gutilla. Last reply by Chris Cockrell Dec 5.

Buying Cooperative 19 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 Stefan Dec 3.

Home Roasting or Industrial Roasting 7 Replies

Hi im newbie for this roasting things. Planning to buy a home coffee roaster. Is FreshRoast good enough? Are there will be any difference quality between small roasting machine and the big one for In…

Tagged: green, coffee, roast

Started by Louise. Last reply by Chris Cockrell Dec 1.

Cost of roasted specialty beans per lb??? 9 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 roast…

Tagged: beans, cost, roasting

Started by John Dowling. Last reply by Chris Cockrell Dec 1.

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Comment by Kayakman on November 22, 2008 at 3:07am: Such a nice coffee roasting machine.

Comment by Kayakman on October 27, 2008 at 5:36am: Check out this cool stove top bean roaster from Finland.

Comment by Mike Hite on October 18, 2008 at 5:47am: Hi roaster group

Mike here from Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters. Every Saturday we open the doors for anyone wanting to learn or to try (with assistance)roasting.

For $15 you can come down on a saturday and we will talk beans!

You will pick 2 lbs of any coffee we have available and roast it to your desires.

We look forward to meeting you.

Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters
616-802-0071

Comment by Andy Newbom on September 28, 2008 at 8:08am: good morning roaster types

Comment by Jeff Harrison on September 17, 2008 at 11:52am: If there are any coffee companies in the Portland area that are looking for a new hand, contact me. I am currently seeking employment in that area.

Comment by Neo on August 19, 2008 at 9:21am: Hello, I'm new to barista exchange.
My name is Neo and I'm from Hong Kong. I enjoy different types of coffee and love fruity notes :D

Comment by Guillermo Ordenana on August 15, 2008 at 3:43pm: Hello my name is Guillermo Ordenana and i would like to know who is going to attend the Nordic Roaster event in september.

Comment by Joseph Robertson on July 4, 2008 at 9:24am: Honoring my Father

Comment by Alun Evans on June 6, 2008 at 8:35pm: Hello, I am new to baristaexchange and therefore obviously new to the roaster group. My name is Alun, I am a Kiwi (a New Zealander) who lives and roasts my coffee in Sentul, West Java, Indonesia. I am looking forward to posting on this group and getting to know as many of you as possible.

Comment by Ola Brattås on June 6, 2008 at 2:59pm: Ok. So I finally joined the group. Hello everyone! Celebrating my one year anniversary as a professional roaster these days. I know, I'm a rookie but I guess you all have been that at one point.