Episode 26: "If 2 roasters use the same beans, roasted to the same level, will they taste the same?" We respond to this excellent question from a newbie roaster, discuss roast profiling, and ultimately how to get the most out of your coffee roasting journey! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] NOTES: Roaster specific Roast-a-Long Videos CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 25: Are top-dollar coffees really that much better than their less expensive Specialty Grade counterparts? Is there a direct link between price and quality? We dive into where coffee pricing comes from and how to answer the question of value vs. cost. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] NOTES: Coffee Bean Corral's Premium Coffees CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 24: We dive DEEP into green coffee defects, discuss the difference between defects and "ugly" beans, and discuss how to know which defects will actually affect the coffee-drinking experience. We also lay out our thoughts on the Behmor roaster and how to get the most out of roasting with it! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] NOTES: Old (but free!) SCA Defects Sheet Check out the Behmor Roaster Our Behmor Roast-a-Long (with Tips in the Description) CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website  

Episode 23: We love natural and honey-processed coffees, which often produce more than a little chaff during roasting. We answer a listener's question about handling extra chaffy coffees in a Fresh Roast roaster and cover how to roast chaffy coffees in general. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] NOTES: The Hornet recipe: in a pint glass, mix 1 double shot of espresso and 20ml of caramel syrup over ice, then fill the glass with orange juice, sip, and enjoy! Tamper Specialty Coffee in Madison, MS Fresh Roast Roaster Gene Cafe Roaster CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 22: So what does an "uneven" roast look like, or can you actually tell by looking? This week we discuss the aspects that affect evenness, including bean density, bean processing, etc. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] NOTES: Density = grams/mililiters. The high end of density is around .75, and the low end is around .65 g/ml CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 21: This week, we discuss perceived acidity in coffee, how to brew coffee to control acidity, the factors that contribute to acidity in coffee, and the difference between "acidic" and "sour." SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] LINKS: Current Crop Wholesale CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 20: What's the process for perfecting a roast, and how do you know when you've done it? We answer these questions in response to a future roaster and listener to the show! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] LINKS: Take a look at the 1 Kilo Aillio Bullet Roaster CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 19: In this episode, we field an excellent question that tends to go un-asked and unanswered for most roasters, but listener Chris from Minnesota dared to ask it! We discuss what happens when you drop (end) a roast at the beginning or middle of 1st or 2nd crack, how it affects the flavor, and really how to think about how roasting technique affects the flavor profile of the coffee. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] LINKS: Ethiopia: Organic Limu G2, Oromia CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 18: If you've wondered how coffee is decaffeinated, what the pros and cons of the different decaffeination methods, and which decafs we prefer, this is the episode for you! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 17: Today we're fielding a question from a listener about how to go about tweaking a roast profile. Learning to roast coffee is easy; learning to perfect the art and science is another story! We give tips on what to focus on to take your roasting to the next level. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] LINKS: Dominican Republic: Ramirez Natural, Jarabacoa CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 16: Why do blends have a bad reputation? Are they really inferior to single-origin coffees? Hear our take on blends, their place in the specialty-grade coffee world, and how to get started creating your own! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] LINKS: Catherine's all-time favorite Tanzania Peaberry Stephen's go-to Brazilian Sweet Blue CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Bonus Episode #1: In this bonus episode, we're debuting our first-ever long-form interview! John Puckett, owner and operator of both Coffee Bean Corral and Current Crop Roasting Shop sits down with Stephen to tell the CBC story, discuss recent changes in the green coffee industry, and much more! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 15: Why don’t we post roasting directions or instructions for each coffee on our site? Wouldn’t that be more helpful? We give the whys and why nots in this episode, and discuss how to roast any new coffee well the first time around. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] LINKS: Send specific “how to roast this coffee” questions to [email protected] or [email protected] – We’ll respond as quickly as we can! CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 14: Shots fired! This week, we respond to a review sent in by a RIY listener ranking a few coffees he recently roasted, including the worst coffee he’s ever roasted! We share our thoughts on his rankings, troubleshoot his roast process, and share a simple method of improving your coffee roasts. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] LINKS: Come see us at NOLA Coffee Festival Bob’s favorite: Brazil: Organic Fazenda Dutra  Bob’s 2nd favorite: Ethiopia: Organic Konga, Yirgacheffe The worst coffee Bob ever roasted!: Bali: Organic Kintamani, Kintamani Highlands CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 13: In this episode we tackle a question from a listener and "prepper" about how to keep his unroasted coffee fresh when the world goes to heck! We discuss green coffee long term storage best practices, whether vacuum sealing raw coffee makes a difference, and recommend our favorite "newbie" coffee roasting machines.   SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected]   LINKS: Follow Current Crop Roasting Shop for more info on the upcoming Coffee Crawl in New Orleans! Our recommended roaster for newbies: Fresh Roast SR540 & Fresh Roast SR800   CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 12:  Join Catherine and Stephen as they explore the world of a lesser-known coffee varietal: Typica. Learn what makes it different from Arabica, Bourbon, Robusta, etc., and (most importantly) how to handle it in your roaster.   SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected]   LINKS: 1 Kilo Aillio Bullet Coffee Roaster at CCRS   Typica Coffees at Coffee Bean Corral: - Bolivia Organic Caranavi - Java Organic Kayumas Taman Dadar   World Coffee Research's Typica Page   CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 11: You're not just drinking coffee, are you? In this episode, we answer a listener's question about alternative uses for coffee & coffee byproducts, the radical DIY end of the Roast It Yourself community, and make an exciting announcement about an upcoming episode.   SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected]   LINKS: Coffee Blossom Honey Set Send your weird coffee-related recipes, photos of your Frankenstein roasters and brewers, and other related content to [email protected]!   CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 10: Dive into the world of coffee buying a grading green coffee beans in response to a listener's question. We break down what coffee buyers look for when they're sampling different crops, how those coffees are graded, and more!   SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected]   LINKS: The Roast It Yourself YouTube Page   CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 9: In this episode, Catherine and Stephen troubleshoot a listener's 18-minute roast, discuss "baking" coffee beans, and offer our general-use roast profile for the Fresh Roast. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected]   LINKS: VIDEO: Fresh Roast with Extension Tube VIDEO: Fresh Roast with Standard Chamber Fresh Roast SR540 Product Page Fresh Roast SR800 Product Page   NOTES: Our Fresh Roast Profile Initial Settings: Fan 9, Power 5, Time 12. At 10 Minutes Remaining: Fan 8, Power 5 At 9 Minutes Remaining: Fan 7, Power 5 At 8 Minutes Remaining: Fan 6, Power 5 At 7 Minutes Remaining: Fan 5, Power 5 At 6 Minutes Remaining: Fan 4, Power 4 At this point, you should be close to 1st Crack, so then watch for the beans to reach your desired roast level and drop!   CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website  

Episode 8: You're getting two for one in this episode as we answer a pair of listener questions on coffee processing methods, how they affect the roast, and more! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] LINKS Honduras 18 Rabbit Natural Honduras 18 Rabbit Black Honey Honduras 18 Rabbit Red Honey Honduras 18 Rabbit Yellow Honey Honduras 18 Rabbit Washed CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 7: In this episode, we talk about the Aillio Bullet 1 Kilo Roaster, help a listener troubleshoot a problem with his FreshRoast and new Extension Tube, and talk through the Rancher Wholesale program for cottage and small-batch coffee roasters!      SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO:  [email protected]   LINKS:  Aillio Bullet 1 Kilo Roaster from CCRS Fresh Roast SR800 Fresh Roast Extension Tube Rancher Wholesale Subscription Details     CHECK US OUT HERE:  Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 6: In this episode, we discuss BIG BEANS, how to understand coffee bean screen sizing, the importance of bean size consistency, and what makes coffee beans plump when you roast 'em!    SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO:  [email protected]   LINKS:  El Salvador: Finca la Fany, Apaneca Kona Extra Fancy Classes at Current Crop Roasting Shop     CHECK US OUT HERE:  Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 5: This week, we answer a comprehensive question about roasting and preparing Cold Brew. We discuss the "ideal" origins for Cold Brew, how dark vs. light roasting affects the final product, and how to get started cold brewing on the cheap.    SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO:  [email protected]   LINKS:  Check out Toddy Cold Brew System at CCRS or CBC Coffee Quality Institute   CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 4: In this week's episode, we discuss cold brew, answer a question about when to upgrade your coffee roasting machine, and recap our recent experience at Coffee Fest NOLA!    SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO:  [email protected]   LINKS: India Monsooned Malabar AA - Catherine's recommendation for Cold Brew Coffee Bean Corral's Coffee Roasters Coffee Fest NOLA CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website

Episode 3: In this episode, we discuss Robusta coffees, how they are different from Arabica, and how to get the most out of them!   SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO:  [email protected]   LINKS:  High Octane Blend - A pre-mix blend from Coffee Bean Corral that incorporates Robusta beans.   CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website