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Sep 2025
12m 31s

Removing chaff from roasted coffee?

The Roast it Yourself Podcast
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Episode 69: Have you ever wondered if the chaff makes a difference? Typically, larger specialty roasteries will tumble to "polish" their roasted coffee, removing the majority of the chaff in the process, but is this necessary for the home roaster? Does it really affect flavor or cup quality? We get into these questions while answering a listener's email, so ... Show More
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