Sunday, January 15, 2012

Coffee Bean Roaster Guide

The coffee bean roaster has quickly become a popular item to have in today's modern kitchens. More and more coffee enthusiasts who truly appreciate the flavor and freshness of freshly roasted coffee are putting coffee roasters in their homes. Before you go out and purchase a coffee roaster, here are a few things to be aware of.

There are two different types of home coffee bean roasters available, the heat drum roaster and the fluid bed roaster. The heat drum roaster is what most companies use to roast coffee beans, and is not very well suited for home use. This type of roaster, does not give you the opportunity to watch the beans being roasted, therefore you need to rely on smell or sound to determine when they are finished.

The second type of coffee bean roaster is the fluid bed roaster. The fluid bed roaster is very well suited for home use because they are easy to use. The average roasting time usually somewhere between 10 and 20 minutes. These coffee roasters have rotating roasting chamber made from glass, which allows you to watch the entire coffee bean roasting process. The fluid bed roaster is the best choice for those looking to start roasting coffee beans at home.

The coffee bean roasting process is a relatively simple procedure. A coffee bean roaster is comprised of three main working components including the roasting chamber, the chaff collector, and the heated base. The size of the roasting chamber will determine the amount of coffee beans to be roasted. Place the coffee beans into the roasting chamber, replace the chaff collector, and set the timer to your desired cooking time. When the timer goes off, remove the chaff collector and carefully pull out the roasting chamber. At this point, you will want to dump your roasted coffee beans into a bowl and let them cool to room temperature.

Roasting coffee beans at home is really a lot of fun. Plus, you can roast the coffee beans to your exact desired doneness. Maybe the best part about having your own coffee bean roaster is that you can experiment and create your own custom coffee blends. What better gift to give to family or friends than your own custom blend of coffee, made in your very own home?

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