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

Members: 170
Created By: Matt Milletto
Latest Activity: May 10

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starter roaster...
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Anybody know of a small roaster available for me to start experimenting? I'm in BC and would be willing to travel a small distance to pick it up or have it shipped here. Any advice, equipment and g... Continue

Started by Stickman. Last reply by John Despres May 10.

roasting schools?
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I really feel that roasting fresh is as important as brewing in a quality way... does anybody know of any roasting schools? I can't seem to find any information on-line

Tagged: coffee, education, schools, roasting, training

Started by Kayakman. Last reply by GC May 9.

Zoning?

For those of you already in business, what are you zoned as? Did you have difficulties getting a good spot with the right zoning?

Started by James Spano May 8

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Comment by vincent on April 27, 2008 at 5:15pm: Roaster is not like a toaster, or a roller coaster. Malabar has lots of moisture, I like oysters too, why must we pay so much for Jamaica Blue, when it's true,that a good Mexican or Ethiopian is a better brew.

Comment by Kayakman on April 27, 2008 at 8:03am: I still remember the first time I had coffee brewed from freshly roasted beans. It was at Dunn Brothers Coffee on Grand Avenue in St. Paul, MN many years ago. I was instantly addicted to the full rich flavor... it changed my understanding of what coffee should taste like. Nothing can compare to cup brewed from freshly roasted beans. Roasting ROCKS!!!!

Comment by CJ on April 19, 2008 at 7:56am: Remember Roasters, Earthworms love to eat chaff and old coffee grinds are great for composting! Earth day is Tuesday, April 22, and with the spring weather arriving earlier and earlier, it's good to give to farmers.

Comment by APICHA YAEMKESORN on April 10, 2008 at 11:05pm: I have Toper 15 kg. and I was modifed it by my self..

Comment by susan oppenheim on April 8, 2008 at 7:52pm: i love the fellowship of my "old fellows" here
and some new ones i have yet to meet up with
i have a shop in toronto called java mama
it is community based-fair trade sold in bulk at 30% discount--consignment-neighborhood friendly-roasting on site using 2 hot tops and only doing small batches
i also offer sample cups at 2.50 of c.o.e.'s so people can try it
wish i was barista or expert roaster but just an enthusiastic hobbiest
welcome any support or help
brett mason showed me some good aspects of my Boticelli when they all visited last yearwishi knew more of you all personally

Comment by John Despres on April 8, 2008 at 7:13pm: Thank goodness. I wasn't joining until I knew Dennis was here!

I'm also a homeroaster and am loosely involved with a tiny micro roaster/shop opening here. Mostly I hang out, cup coffee and talk roasting. Kurt does all the real work.

Comment by Dennis True on April 7, 2008 at 7:44am: ok everybody can relax I'm here now!
I am a homeroaster (RK Drum primarly) but I have dabbled in a few other methods in the past.
I plan on opening a coffee shop when i retire from the Navy in a few years.

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