On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 1:32 PM, Bruce Walker <bruce.wal...@gmail.com> wrote: > Very cool, Darren. My wife tolerates a lot from me, even new lenses, > but she would draw the line if I ever mentioned roasting my own beans. > :)
It isn't hard and only requires a minimum of equipment. Some people like to simply use a heat gun pointed into a metal dog food bowl (stirred with a wooden spoon for agitation). Others replace the dog food bowl in that equation with an old bread machine (on "dough" setting), using the agitator paddle in the bottom to provide agitation. I may upgrade to that, but currently do small 1/2 cup batches in an Air Popcorn Popper. You have to use the right kind of popper, the kind with air openings in the bottom/sides that provide a cyclone air action for agitation. You will probably want to do it in a garage (or at least basement). I love the smell of roasting coffee, but it can be strong. If one rigged up a small squirrel cage fan and some flexible ductwork (like for a clothes dryer) one could probably route the majority of the smell out basement window. You really won't believe the difference in drinking truly FRESH ROASTED, and you are also at liberty to try roasting a bean to different levels of darkness, which provides different flavor profiles. I'm with you on the Aeropress, Steve. Love it and great for travel. My morning "pint" is currently brewed immersion style using the large Clever Dripper: https://prima-coffee.com/equipment/abid/clever All the benefits of French Press with none of the fines/sediment. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
