Roasting Coffee
I like good coffee. I have always ground my own and try different beans and blends. My daughter figured the next logical step would be to roast at home. She got me 3lbs of green Arabica. I don't k...
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I use a drum that works on my BBQ with a modified rotisserie bracket and motor that spins at 60 rpm. It does 5lbs at a time, and I've been doing it for 3 years. I agree that the results are much better and for much less $$, and with this setup I can have a batch done within 20 minutes, including warm-up time. I find that it takes about 11-13 minutes to get to first crack, then another 2-3 minutes to full city, which is what I prefer. You also need to let the beans outgass for a day or two to develop full flavor.
