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Mar 2025
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Sample Roasting Explained: Find the Perf...

Ingo from Roast Rebels
About this episode

A sample roaster is the second most important tool in a coffee roastery – but how do you choose the right one? In this video, we dive deep into sample roasting: What is it, why does it matter, and which machines stand out? We explore the key functions that improve your roasting and compare popular models like the classic barrell roasters, Kaffelogic Nano 7, Nucleus Link, ROEST Sample Roaster or the Aillio Bullet.šŸ”Ž

Machines featured in this video:

āœ… Kaffelogic Nano 7 – Compact electric sample roaster with fine-tuned controls

āœ… Nucleus Link – more than 900 profiles for spot-on roasting

āœ… ROEST Sample Roaster – Fully automated, precision-controlled roasting

āœ… Aillio Bullet – Induction heating for flexible roasting optionsšŸ“Œ

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: Why sample roasting is crucial

01:30 – The two main goals of sample roasting

04:00 – What makes a good sample roaster?

05:19 – Developing profiles for production roasting

06:35 – What makes a good profile roaster?

07:55 – Barrel Roaster: Traditional drum roasting for hands-on control

09:08 – Kaffelogic Nano 7: Compact & precise digital control

10:44 – Nucleus LINK: more than 900 roasting profiles

14:07 – ROEST Sample Roaster: Fully automated precision roasting

15:32 – Aillio Bullet: Hybrid sample & small batch production

16:38 – More info: https://roastrebels.com/en/coffee-roaster/šŸ”„

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