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Anyone here roast their own beans?

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  • 13-05-2007 12:00am
    #1
    Gran Hermano
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    Well I've already got the espresso maker and home grinder....
    Next logical step is a home roaster or is it !?!?!?!?

    I was surprised whilst ordering some coffee gear during the week
    that a home-roaster is available for under €300.
    http://www.aerolatte.biz/indexs.html


    My question is does anyone here have any experience of home
    roasting?


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    copacetic
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    Gran Hermano wrote:
    Anyone here roast their own beans?

    My question is does anyone here have any experience of home
    roasting?

    I have a bit of experience of both, but this should really be in S&S!


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    Dero
    Registered Users Posts: 730 ✭✭✭Dero


    I've been Toying with the idea of trying out home roasting. I'm seriously considering one of these. Has anyone ever tried one of these beasties, or its earlier incarnation?
    Of course, the other issue is getting green beans. I'm presuming online is the way to go. There are coffee roasters around, but do they sell green beans retail?

    Opinions welcomed and appreciated. :)


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    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,433 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    Haven't tried it myself yet, so I'll wiat for other posters advice..
    copacetic wrote:
    I have a bit of experience of both, but this should really be in S&S!
    LOL, is it really that good???


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    SeaSide
    Closed Accounts Posts: 762 ✭✭✭SeaSide


    AFAIR there was a real coffee geek on the radio who would use a popcorn maker to roast his beans.


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    rockbeer
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    Here's a few ideas for you :)

    http://www.sweetmarias.com/homemade-homeroasters.html


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    billyblanks
    Registered Users Posts: 185 ✭✭billyblanks


    I've been home roasting now for about 3 years now and I love it. I started on the Alpenrost but recently bought this baby... http://www.toper.com/default.asp?L=EN&mid=174&cat_id=165&urun_id=47

    I was constantly disappointed with the quality of coffee I was buying, paying €20 per KG for very average coffee, so I decided to look for ways to improve my coffee, after a lot of research I decided home roasting was the only way to go.
    I now roast coffee once a week.....the coffee is far Superior than anything you can buy in the supermarkets.
    Anybody considering home roasting....give it a go, you will love the results.


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    SeaSide
    Closed Accounts Posts: 762 ✭✭✭SeaSide


    billyblanks wrote:
    I've been home roasting now for about 3 years now and I love it. I started on the Alpenrost but recently bought this baby... http://www.toper.com/default.asp?L=EN&mid=174&cat_id=165&urun_id=47


    I think your compensating for something


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    billyblanks
    Registered Users Posts: 185 ✭✭billyblanks


    SeaSide wrote:
    I think your compensating for something

    You are correct....I was compensating for having a small roaster!


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