Fun tutorial, but if I may nitpick a little: the appeal of light roasts isn't that they're a rebellion against Starbucks. It's flavor complexity. Roasting dark loses a lot of the volatile aromatics that make coffee interesting, and make one variety distinct from another. The tradeoff is that dark coffee is less acidic, sweeter, and more bitter, which can be nice. Also, 'more bitter' isn't the same as 'stronger'. Strength is a function of how much coffee you use, not how dark you roast.
Now, I kinda want to roast coffee, just to see how different it tastes... I will definitly keep this video in mind for future reference, when I finally get around to it. Meanwhile, I can be happy that we have quite a variety and quite dark coffee here in Germany :)
I agree 100% with nath1729. Lighter roasts keep the natural flavors of the bean intact. The pictures you showed of those beautiful coffee shops with pourovers and siphons, I guarantee you none of them will be using beans roasted like yours. That is because they are destroyed of their natural flavors. Order coffee from Bluebottle, Rival Brothers, Klatch, Cuvee, Ritual, Madcap, Birdrock or Handsome coffee. These are a few of the best roasters in the states, none of them roast past a Full City +
Thank you again for your indepth investigation! I also realize now that I should invest in a castiron pan. ~Barista
Fun tutorial, but if I may nitpick a little: the appeal of light roasts isn't that they're a rebellion against Starbucks. It's flavor complexity. Roasting dark loses a lot of the volatile aromatics that make coffee interesting, and make one variety distinct from another. The tradeoff is that dark coffee is less acidic, sweeter, and more bitter, which can be nice. Also, 'more bitter' isn't the same as 'stronger'. Strength is a function of how much coffee you use, not how dark you roast.
It's definitely worth a try, and you can do it without making a large investment. Thanks for watching!
Mr. Pern i have the same "hot air corn popper"
Good thing the office has no direct access to my kitchen!
Now, I kinda want to roast coffee, just to see how different it tastes... I will definitly keep this video in mind for future reference, when I finally get around to it. Meanwhile, I can be happy that we have quite a variety and quite dark coffee here in Germany :)
I agree 100% with nath1729. Lighter roasts keep the natural flavors of the bean intact. The pictures you showed of those beautiful coffee shops with pourovers and siphons, I guarantee you none of them will be using beans roasted like yours. That is because they are destroyed of their natural flavors. Order coffee from Bluebottle, Rival Brothers, Klatch, Cuvee, Ritual, Madcap, Birdrock or Handsome coffee. These are a few of the best roasters in the states, none of them roast past a Full City +
Sometimes clients say the darndest things!
"The only blonde I want to experience is Charlie McDonnell." I had to pause the video for a moment I was laughing so hard.
What are you waiting for? Go roast!