A couple of weeks ago, I started another newbie on the route to home roasting.
He roasted his first batch over the weekend and burnt the first batch to an expresso roast by accident.
So, to help anyone out there who is new to the I-Roast. Please do not assume that you can choose Pre-Set 1 or Pre-Set 2, hit the roast button and then walk away. The actual roast you get will vary from machine to machine, but it is likely to be a very dark roast.
Instead, press the pre-set 1, and set a timer for 5 and 1/2 minutes. When the timer goes off, run (don't walk) back to your roaster and sit with it until it reaches the roast that you want. Then manually hit the cool button.
I've set up various custom roasting programs, but the variance in roast is pretty significant and seems to vary based on the bean density, the bean size, the amount of beans in the hopper, the temperature and the humididty.
After you are experienced, you may want to try your hand at roasting programs, but as a newbie make sure you keep an eye on your roast.
Tags: coffee, home roasting
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