Home Coffee Roaster: Roast Your Own Coffee Beans
October 6, 2010 by admin
Filed under General, Making Coffee
Most coffee drinkers prefer to leave the roasting of coffee beans to the local coffee house. However, you may want to get involved in all aspects of brewing a perfect cup of coffee. This includes roasting coffee beans at home exactly to your taste. To do this you can use a home coffee roaster or even a hot air popcorn popper.
The process of roasting coffee beans has become easier now that home coffee roasters are readily available. Commercial coffee roasters come with a hefty price tag. In addition, it takes experience to ensure that the coffee beans retain their best flavor and aroma during the roasting process.
Some people, however, are undaunted by these challenges. Not only do they want to choose the type of coffee bean to brew, but they also want to roast their coffee beans to obtain the exact flavor they desire. With a coffee roaster for the home, it is possible to control the temperature and the length of roasting time.
Only one aroma can rival that of coffee brewing, and that’s the fragrance of roasting coffee beans. You can roast coffee beans on pans or cookie sheets in the oven. Some people have successfully roasted beans in a pan on the stovetop or a hot air popcorn popper. But if you’re serious about roasting coffee beans, you should invest in a good home coffee roaster. There are different models suitable for novice as well as experienced users.
Coffee-tech/Brioso FZ-RR 700 Home Roaster
The FZ-RR 700 is available in two versions: motorized and manual. It is designed for use on a gas stove top. Constructed of heavy duty material, the spherical copper drum is positioned directly over the open flame. The roaster is easy to use and provides even distribution of the coffee beans and excellent control over the roasting process.
This home coffee roaster allows you to roast up to half a pound of coffee beans. The controls are very easy to use and provide complete control over both temperature and roasting time. You can produce roasted beans ranging from light American style roast to dark Espresso roast. The clear roast chamber lets you view the coffee beans as they roast. This durable machine is built to last and delivers excellent roast quality.
With an affordable price tag of around $70, this home coffee roaster is a good entry level roaster for the novice. You can roast 3.5 ounces of green coffee beans, enough for a 10-cup pot of brew. It has a quick roast time of about 10 minutes so you must watch carefully to get the roast that you want.
