Roasting Lab
Roasting Lab: Upgrading to a Modified SR800 with Phidgets
In this Roasting Lab entry, I share my experience upgrading to a modified SR800 roaster with Phidgets, allowing me to track both exhaust and bean temperature through Artisan software. Along the way, I met Tyler from Black Lotus Coffee NJ, who generously shared green bean samples, a bean cooler, and his famous Mexican coffee while showing me his Valenta 8 roaster setup. The upgrade and the experience reminded me how much knowledge and kindness fuel the coffee community.
My Cupping & Palate Development Adventure in Washington, D.C.
I recently attended Counter Culture Coffee’s Palate Development Workshop in Washington, D.C., where instructor Mike guided us through cupping, tasting exercises, and even a jelly bean experiment that showed how smell and taste work together. It was an eye-opening journey into fragrance, flavor, body, and aftertaste that left me appreciating coffee in a whole new way
Roasting Brazil Yellow Honey Carlo & Dani – A Cozy Cup of Comfort
There’s something warm and nostalgic about Brazilian coffees. Maybe it’s the mellow chocolatey depth or the gentle sweetness that lingers on the tongue. This ...
My Coffee Roasting Journey Begins
Today marks the start of something truly exciting — my journey into home coffee roasting! After weeks of research and curiosity, I finally decided ...
My Grinding Companion: The Baratza Virtuoso+
My journey into home coffee roasting really kicked off with a pivotal purchase: my Baratza Virtuoso+ grinder. Before even thinking about roasting my own ...
My First Forays into Home Coffee Roasting!
There’s something incredibly satisfying about brewing a cup of coffee with beans you’ve roasted yourself. I recently embarked on my home roasting journey with ...
