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The horror stories of mess and smoke have not materialised and I can roast quite happily on the top of my stove which has a fan outlet to the outside. It's all great fun.
gouezeri wrote:H.R. Higgins
Experiences anyone?
GeorgeW wrote:It's unlike anything I've ever had.and has some unexpected flavours that I find difficult to describe. I did have some worries re how long to roast as I can't hear the second crack with my roaster (and I'm also quite deaf). Mark, you really have to get into roasting. It's so satisfying and the difference is amazing as one is unaware as to just how stale most roasted beans are until you gain some perspective. I am happy with the roaster I have at the moment as I feel it does give me a good measure of control but bear in mind that I'm very much a learner. The horror stories of mess and smoke have not materialised and I can roast quite happily on the top of my stove which has a fan outlet to the outside. It's all great fun.
HughF wrote:I use a HotTop, go slightly into second crack for Daterra espresso blend (but not when roasting for cafetiere) and have no problems with smoke - I really like the smell of roasting coffee. I don't have an extractor fan. Ask Tisri about darker roasts than this though.
Cheers,
Hugh
I've just finished some Monsooned Malabar...my first experience of this bean and a revelation
I really do have to come up with something which will allow me to hear the crack despite my hearing problem.
I can lay my hand on a stethescope used by car mechanics to listen to engines but fear the heat of the case of the roaster may be a problem
GeorgeW wrote:I've just realised that these type of stethoscopes are made to be laid against the hot cylinder blocks of cars so....no problem really. That's it then, I'll pursue it.
cumberpach wrote:Whilst it's stationary !!
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