How to Roast Coffee Beans
It does seem like a pain in the neck when we can go out and buy roasted beans anywhere. But can we really? Unless we live near a coffee shop that can sell us really fresh coffee beans - the ones that foam when we brew them - well roasting our own may be an option for those of us dedicated to that perfect cup of coffee. Some experts say that the worst roasted home coffee is better than anything you can buy. I'm not sure if this is always true but it's certainly better than the stale coffee that comprises about 99.99% of all coffee sold. Since coffee goes stale within 7 days of roasting, most coffee drinkers never experience a truly good coffee as the beans they buy are not fresh. Once you do taste fresh coffee beans properly brewed with it's subtle flavors you'll see why some compare it to a fine wine. A home roaster can control both the quality and the roast so that small quantities can be enjoyed before staleness occurs. This is the real beauty of home roasting and negates the hassle that is experienced. It's for the true coffee aficionado who can't always buy fresh roasted beans in a coffee shop. Remember the second step of 4 second step of 4 of how to brew coffee - is really fresh beans. Personally every time I have to compromise on buying beans that are not roasted within days of purchase I am a little upset. This often happens when I am on extended holiday. Roasting to save money is a mugs game. The green beans cost less than roasted beans but when you roast them they lose weight (as much as 10% for a light roast and more if you want a darker roast). In addition, every home roaster inevitably screws up and these botched roasts drive up your costs. But think of the joys of that perfect home roast. Perfect tasting coffee brewed at the height of the bean. This can be a real joy for some aficionados of the home roasting hobby...and if you can't stand your coffee without freshly roasted beans it may become a passion. How to Roast Coffee Beans- What you'll need: Home Roasting Kit
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