Category Roast, Grind, Brew

In general, and in layman’s terms which I am guessing is what you are wanting, I can simply describe 3 types of roasts, light, medium, and dark. This is strictly for a novice because there are many complexities and variables (like coffee origin, the way it is processed, species of…

Your question involves the entire spectrum of coffee “from the cherry to the cup”, growing, harvesting, roasting, grinding, and brewing. All of these steps involved are important, however, there is an important factor you are not considering (nor do most people who are simply unaware of this most important factor).…

Buy green 100% Arabica coffee and roast it yourself, then grind it and brew in your standard drip coffee maker. You will be amazed at how good the coffee is when you are using freshly roasted and freshly ground 100% Arabica. More on Quora

First decide which method you are going to use. Skillet? Hot air popcorn popper? Small home roasting machine? Does not matter which one you choose. Next, prepare a space outdoors. A patio or garage is fine. Expect it to be a bit messy (especially if you are choosing the skillet…

In November 1974 Michael Sivetz applied for a patent for a fluid bed coffee roasting machine (the same roasting method employed by The Power Roaster). In his patent application, Mr Sivetz included this description of current, then and now, commercial coffee roasters: Accepted commercial coffee bean roasting methods have not undergone…