Home Roasting or Industrial Roasting - Barista Exchange2024-03-29T07:56:14Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/home-roasting-or-industrial?groupUrl=roasters&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A617814&groupId=1688216%3AGroup%3A2144&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLouise, for home roasting it…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-09-12:1688216:Comment:6178142009-09-12T00:44:46.900ZAlun Evanshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AlunEvans
Louise, for home roasting it would be fine. Essentially it will not as others mention simulate a commercial roaster in terms of quality produced- airflow and the ability to ramp up or down temperatures quickly really only applies to roasters using gas/propane. However it would give you a nice introduction to coffee roasting and produce a solid and of course fresh product. Remember to buy Kenneth Davids "Home Roasting" book. It is a good guide to home roasting.
Louise, for home roasting it would be fine. Essentially it will not as others mention simulate a commercial roaster in terms of quality produced- airflow and the ability to ramp up or down temperatures quickly really only applies to roasters using gas/propane. However it would give you a nice introduction to coffee roasting and produce a solid and of course fresh product. Remember to buy Kenneth Davids "Home Roasting" book. It is a good guide to home roasting. thanks Patrick... the most im…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-09-12:1688216:Comment:6177992009-09-12T00:12:25.626ZLouisehttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Louise
thanks Patrick... the most important thing is the freshness and I agree..<br />
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<cite>Patrick Bock said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/home-roasting-or-industrial?groupUrl=roasters&#1688216Comment614848"><div>YES, YES YES. Just look at price. Do you think a commercial roaster would spend 100k on roasting equipment. If they could get the same results from home roasters, Even a good small professional coffee roaster that will do one or two pounds at a time…</div>
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thanks Patrick... the most important thing is the freshness and I agree..<br />
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<cite>Patrick Bock said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/home-roasting-or-industrial?groupUrl=roasters&#1688216Comment614848"><div>YES, YES YES. Just look at price. Do you think a commercial roaster would spend 100k on roasting equipment. If they could get the same results from home roasters, Even a good small professional coffee roaster that will do one or two pounds at a time will cost 2 to 4 thousand dollars. Size does matter, the bigger the roaster easier it is to control the profile.<br/> <br/>
I do use a small home air roaster for samples and it does a good job. I think the key is freshness. Fresh roasted coffee out of a home roaster is a 100 times better than any stall coffee brand off the store shelve.</div>
</blockquote> YES, YES YES. Just look at pr…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-09-08:1688216:Comment:6148482009-09-08T21:01:45.027ZPatrick Bockhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/PatrickBock
YES, YES YES. Just look at price. Do you think a commercial roaster would spend 100k on roasting equipment. If they could get the same results from home roasters, Even a good small professional coffee roaster that will do one or two pounds at a time will cost 2 to 4 thousand dollars. Size does matter, the bigger the roaster easier it is to control the profile.<br />
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I do use a small home air roaster for samples and it does a good job. I think the key is freshness. Fresh roasted coffee out of a home…
YES, YES YES. Just look at price. Do you think a commercial roaster would spend 100k on roasting equipment. If they could get the same results from home roasters, Even a good small professional coffee roaster that will do one or two pounds at a time will cost 2 to 4 thousand dollars. Size does matter, the bigger the roaster easier it is to control the profile.<br />
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I do use a small home air roaster for samples and it does a good job. I think the key is freshness. Fresh roasted coffee out of a home roaster is a 100 times better than any stall coffee brand off the store shelve. I started years ago with a Fr…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-07-28:1688216:Comment:5671162009-07-28T02:51:02.420ZBill Sandreuterhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BillSandreuter
I started years ago with a Fresh Roast, then moved to the i-Roast 1 - which was much more functional/fulfilling. That machine served my home roasting needs for 5+ years - when it finally burned out I went to an i2 (the current Hearthware iRoast offering)...which is a great machine for the beginning home roaster and supports basic roast profiles including a couple of presets. If you want a little more roast capacity and something more closely resembling an industrial drum roaster, consider a…
I started years ago with a Fresh Roast, then moved to the i-Roast 1 - which was much more functional/fulfilling. That machine served my home roasting needs for 5+ years - when it finally burned out I went to an i2 (the current Hearthware iRoast offering)...which is a great machine for the beginning home roaster and supports basic roast profiles including a couple of presets. If you want a little more roast capacity and something more closely resembling an industrial drum roaster, consider a machine like the Behmor 1600. Either machine will give you freshness and quality if you purchase quality green and pay attention to your roasts. Be careful...home roasting can lead to a whole new world that will include upgraded grinding and brewing paraphenalia - in extreme cases it can lead to putting a small drum roaster in your basement, or worse! Save that for "round 2" and enjoy your first home roasting experience - whatever price point you choose to enter at. I've had good experience with <a href="http://www.sweetmarias.com">www.sweetmarias.com</a> - enjoy! Hi, if you are only doing it…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-07-27:1688216:Comment:5664632009-07-27T17:12:57.628ZMarilynhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Marilyn
Hi, if you are only doing it yourself, I can sell you one. I use them for small batches if I want to test some beans out.<br />
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Just check out the link below:<br />
<a href="http://www.tancoffee.ca/products.html">http://www.tancoffee.ca/products.html</a>
Hi, if you are only doing it yourself, I can sell you one. I use them for small batches if I want to test some beans out.<br />
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Just check out the link below:<br />
<a href="http://www.tancoffee.ca/products.html">http://www.tancoffee.ca/products.html</a> Hi Joseph, actually I want to…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-07-27:1688216:Comment:5662802009-07-27T15:45:34.474ZLouisehttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Louise
Hi Joseph, actually I want to learn roasting by myself. Thx for advice.
Hi Joseph, actually I want to learn roasting by myself. Thx for advice. If you plan to roast only for…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-07-27:1688216:Comment:5659662009-07-27T15:27:37.642ZJoseph Plaugherhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JosephPlaugher
If you plan to roast only for yourself and friends at home then you should not spend the money on an industrial roaster- they're pricey! Yes the advantage to the industrial ones is volume. I know because I am currently building an industrial roaster and it's not easy, or cheap, to make one that will do more than about a pound. If you're just roasting at home get a popcorn machine or a manufactured home roaster from sweetmarias.com or coffeebeancorral.com<br />
I started in a Toastmaster popcorn…
If you plan to roast only for yourself and friends at home then you should not spend the money on an industrial roaster- they're pricey! Yes the advantage to the industrial ones is volume. I know because I am currently building an industrial roaster and it's not easy, or cheap, to make one that will do more than about a pound. If you're just roasting at home get a popcorn machine or a manufactured home roaster from sweetmarias.com or coffeebeancorral.com<br />
I started in a Toastmaster popcorn popper which makes a great cup of coffee, but only enough for 3 or 4 cups.<br />
Good luck!