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Jmurman
06-02-2007, 01:41 PM
Hey guys, I'd like to roast some coffee.
What do I need to get started?
What about the beans, where do I get them?
beamish
08-23-2007, 01:14 PM
I use a machine like this....http://cgi.ebay.com/WEST-BEND-THE-POPPERY-POPCORN-POPPER-CAT-NO-5459-EUC_W0QQitemZ280144419336QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 80144419336
seems to work pretty good..as far as bean suppliers just read the board....good luck
My humble advice for someone just getting started - buy this package (http://www.burmancoffee.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BCT&Product_Code=HRS3). It will greatly simplify the initial process of gearing up and you'll be able to roast the day it arrives. Kills three birds with one stone.
You get:
Roaster
Grinder
5.5 lbs of beans
http://www.burmancoffee.com/images/products/FRroaster_Supremo_lg.jpg
MrJerry
09-02-2007, 02:18 PM
Use the search button.
ghostrider
09-02-2007, 02:50 PM
Search the coffee forum here, check out what sweet maria's (www.sweetmarias.com) has to offer. Also head over to coffeegeek (www.coffeegeek.com) and do some reading.
soulskater
09-02-2007, 03:14 PM
I would take Jeff's advise of starting out with the Fresh Roast. It is an easy to use machine that will give you decent results.
Sweet Maria's has very good coffee, but you can find cheaper coffee elsewhere. I only buy from them because I trust their opinion.
Bigwaved
09-02-2007, 04:50 PM
Once you purchase your equipment, you will be light years ahead if you pay close attention to the sight, sounds and most importantly, smell of the beans while you are roasting them. There is a ton of information out there. So much so that you may get bogged down in the middle of it all. If you find this happening, ask someone around here who home roasts help you understand. I am sure they can help you along. I know the fella who posted just prior to mine did it for me. ;)
Mister Moo
09-02-2007, 05:56 PM
I'm thinking that the J'man is already making smoke...
http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showpost.php?p=1010796&postcount=97
Jmurman
09-03-2007, 06:42 AM
oh yeah...and lovin every minute of it!:tu
kjd2121
09-05-2007, 04:12 PM
Checkout the Green Coffee Coops for your bean needs.
www.greencoffee.coop
www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com
There are some good deals on green coffee.
I just picked up -
Kenya AA Gachami Estate 5lbs - $27.75
Panama SHB Boquette Golden Peaberry 5lbs $24.75
Jmurman
09-05-2007, 04:52 PM
Checkout the Green Coffee Coops for your bean needs.
www.greencoffee.coop (http://www.greencoffee.coop)
www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com (http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com)
There are some good deals on green coffee.
I just picked up -
Kenya AA Gachami Estate 5lbs - $27.75
Panama SHB Boquette Golden Peaberry 5lbs $24.75
sounds good...I'll have to check them out.
I just ordered today from Sweet Marias.