Episode 19: In this episode, we field an excellent question that tends to go un-asked and unanswered for most roasters, but listener Chris from Minnesota dared to ask it! We discuss what happens when you drop (end) a roast at the beginning or middle of 1st or 2nd crack, how it affects the flavor, and really how to think about how roasting technique affects t ... Show More
May 2024
The Fluid Dynamics of Coffee
"Imagine how much more efficient your life could be if you knew exactly the fastest way to stir your coffee?" Robert Lakatosh, a sophomore at Tennessee Tech University, admits in his podcast that his discovery may not change lives. Yet, in his dynamic, humorous entry – a finalist ... Show More
7m 20s
Feb 2024
Coffee Roasting, Part 2: Roasting made easy
Roasting coffee can be maddening. Just 4° Celsius is enough to make the same green beans taste distinctly different! And there are so many things roasters can play around with: temperature, time, fan speed, drum speed, types of probes…the list goes on and on. So, if you want to s ... Show More
46m 19s