How to Know You've "Perfected" a Roast

Episode 57: We respond to a question from an espresso drinker who's just getting started roasting about which country/origin produces the best beans for espresso. We discuss some of our favorites and how to choose a good coffee and roast level for espresso, based on your tastes! ... Show More

Episode 56: A listener sent us an AI analysis of the raw coffee they were about to roast, based on just a couple of uploaded photos, which raised the question: Is AI this helpful for home roasters? Are there other uses for AI that roasters can take advantage of? Dive in with us a ... Show More

Episode 55: We received a detailed roast log from a listener, along with a question -- why do the coffees I roast taste the same? The answer lies in profiling, and that's what we dive into today! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Here's the Hot & Fast recommende ... Show More

In this video, I introduce you to the Kaffelogic Nano 7 coffee roaster. I explain how it is constructed, how it works, how to use it, how it differs from other roasters and who I particularly recommend it to. All information about the Kaffelogic Nano 7e: https://roastrebels.com/e ... Show More

Which green coffees are the best for a typical Italian espresso and how can I blend them? Shall I pre-blend or post-blend the coffees? Which roasting degree is the best for a typical Italian espresso? And how long shall it rest after the roast? These and more questions are covere ... Show More

Scott Conary leader of Carborro Coffee Roasters considers the pursuit of quality as the ultimate answer to all business questions. This episode is chock full of coffee cherries pun intended. Learn how to roast coffee and what makes some roasters elite. In this episode: The World ... Show More

Caller Teddy has been vegan for a few years. But while she’s confident in her chickpea and lentil skills, bean mastery has eluded her. And, to be fair, the questions are big: canned or dried? What type of bean works best for which application? Is a big pot of brothy beans enough ... Show More

Aillio is set to launch two new coffee roasters in the fall of 2024: the Aillio Bullet R2 and the Aillio Bullet R2 Pro. In this video, I’ll walk you through the features of these new roasters, compare the Bullet R1 and Bullet R2, and highlight the differences between the Aillio B ... Show More

Quand j’ai commencé à être mal dans mon travail, la première question que je me suis posée c’est : qu’est-ce que je peux faire d’autre ? J’étais focus sur “trouver la bonne idée”. Et des idées, j’en avais plein. Mais je n’arrivais pas à savoir quelle direction était la bonne. Ça ... Show More

In this first installment of “Tori Story,” Tori shares her formula and hacks for making delicious meals from home, regardless of how much time you have or cooking experience under your belt. This episode is great for those who want to trim the fat on their dining-out budget but d ... Show More

Caller Teddy has been vegan for a few years. But while she’s confident in her chickpea and lentil skills, bean mastery has eluded her. And, to be fair, the questions are big: canned or dried? What type of bean works best for which application? Is a big pot of brothy beans enough ... Show More

Carole Issa interviews Samer to discover his philosophy and thinking behind creating and leading his business Eshmoon in the very challenging market of Beirut Lebanon. This episode is the second part of the conversation (Check Episode #1 for the first part). With no formal busine ... Show More