Let’s say we did…and keep everyone happy! Your Electricity Board by law must deliver 230 volts +10% – 6% (ie. between 216.2 volts and 253 volts), and to maintain the…

I wish I could take credit for the idea of using a Variac for home roasting, but unfortunately many people have thought of doing that long before i did. My…

I couldn’t make any scientific sense out of the accepted knowledge and reasons for the Coffee Beans degassing CO2. I read a lot about the various reactions that happen during…

One way valve bags or containers are something I believe in for the storage of roasted coffee and was interested to read the following on the internet. Isn’t CO2 heavier…

This question came up in the Coffeetime forum and I think it’s worth making it a small article on the Coffeetime website When I roast I tend to pre roast…

Java Blawan – Roasting In The Gene one evening This particular roast came about all as a result of an evenings visit, where Paul showed me his Java Blawan Estate…

Why is a roasting log important? Also see: Online Shared Roasting logs Coffeetime Roast Log Generic Roast Log Templates Gene Cafe or Hottop Roasting Log Davec – Gene Cafe Roasting…

As far as I know in the UK there is only one popcorn maker suitable for coffee roasting. This is made by Prima it has a white body, and a…

Some cautionary notes as well for the home (any) roaster 1. Put the roaster on an RCD 2. If the roaster is gas, definitely flue it properly and I would even…