Hello everyone,
I took a stab at roasting some green coffee today in a little Redenbacher air popcorn popper. I have to say it was big fun for me! I enjoyed everything about it (except the cleanup lol). I roasted the beans until just after what I thought was the second crack but it was a little difficult to tell for sure. I really like dark and espresso roast so I’m shooting for that. I realize I may not be able to pull it off in a air popper but I’m not too particular, I was surprised though at how evenly they seemed to roast. I have a couple of questions that I have researched answers but they’re mixed.
1. How do I store my green I roasted beans until I’m ready to roast (how long can I keep them)?
2. How long after roasting until I can grind and use my beans? I’ve read 12 hours all the way to 72 hours, what’s B&B’s opinion?
3. Does this batch of beans look like they’ve roasted into the second crack to the experienced eye? I thought they would be a bit darker.
Also, any other tips and pointers would be great as I always learn from this group!
Thanks,
Phil
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I took a stab at roasting some green coffee today in a little Redenbacher air popcorn popper. I have to say it was big fun for me! I enjoyed everything about it (except the cleanup lol). I roasted the beans until just after what I thought was the second crack but it was a little difficult to tell for sure. I really like dark and espresso roast so I’m shooting for that. I realize I may not be able to pull it off in a air popper but I’m not too particular, I was surprised though at how evenly they seemed to roast. I have a couple of questions that I have researched answers but they’re mixed.
1. How do I store my green I roasted beans until I’m ready to roast (how long can I keep them)?
2. How long after roasting until I can grind and use my beans? I’ve read 12 hours all the way to 72 hours, what’s B&B’s opinion?
3. Does this batch of beans look like they’ve roasted into the second crack to the experienced eye? I thought they would be a bit darker.
Also, any other tips and pointers would be great as I always learn from this group!
Thanks,
Phil
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