Coffee and Tea

If you are in the market for a mechanical coffee roaster then you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed. There are many Coffee Roasters to choose from, after all. They can be large or small, they can be cheap or expensive and they come in many shapes and colors. Of course, you can always look for a reliable brand name, but, beyond that, you should look for the proper options to suit your needs. Here are a few ideas.

First, decide how much you want to be involved in the roasting process. If you enjoy mixing and stirring and measuring, you may want to get a simple stove-top model. Those are generally just saucepans with special handles, which have a crank, so you can stir the beans as they roast. Stirring them keeps the air flowing through the pan and prevents the beans from burning. Stove-top roasters should have tight lids as well. They should also have thermometers in the lids. Temperature control is very important as you are roasting.

If, on the other hand, you are only interested in the finished product, you may want to get a more expensive model that can do everything for you. Such models allow you to just put in the beans, close the lid and walk away until it’s done. Such models have thermometers, rotating canisters to provide proper air flow, timers and other options for your convenience.

It is critical that your coffee roaster be able to circulate air well and heat each bean in a uniform way if you want to get a consistently good roast. The most common air roasters accomplish that goal well. They work quite a bit like a popcorn popper does. Some models can even filter out the excess chaff that occurs when the coffee beans expand.

NO matter what type of coffee roaster you choose, one of the most important things you need to consider is visibility. You need to be able to see the beans as they roast if you want to fine-tune the procedure to your individual tastes.

You should also consider the amount of green coffee beans you are likely to be roasting. If you live alone and do not get much company you may want to get a small roaster. If you tend to host frequent parties then a large roaster might be a good choice for you.

Also, the roasting process inevitably creates some smoke, so it’s important to keep your roaster in a well-ventilated area.

So, no matter what your coffee roasting needs are, there’s a roaster out there for you. Do a bit of research and, in no time, you’ll be roasting the perfect green coffee beans for you!

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