Roasting coffee yourself: what you should pay attention to

One of the best ways to wake up in the morning is the smell of fresh coffee, which you roast yourself. In this article, we'll focus on making the beans and everything you need to roast the coffee.

Preparation for roasting coffee at home

In order to roast coffee properly, the right preparation is required, such as the selection of suitable coffee beans. The roasting process itself is not particularly complicated. There are 4 types of roasted coffee:

• Light roasting : This type of coffee roasting is typical of the milder varieties.
• Medium roast : This coffee has a slightly more intense taste.
• Medium-dark roast : This type of coffee has a rich and slightly bitter-sweet taste.
• Dark roast : These beans usually have a strong taste and are often used for espresso.

Roast coffee in the oven

There are several ways to roast coffee beans at home. Above all, the oven is a good choice.

• Turn on your oven over high heat so that it is preheated before you put the beans on.
• There is no specific temperature, but it should be between 250 and 280 degrees.
• There is a significant amount of smoke in the oven when baking, so good ventilation is recommended.
• Pay attention to the coffee beans when baking.
• As a rule, the first cracks appear in the coffee beans in the first 5 minutes, which is a sign of the first degree of roasting or light roasting.
• The second crack in the coffee breaks out after a few minutes and your coffee reaches the medium roast.
• You can experiment a little with the roasting of the beans to find your preferred roast.
• If you notice that the coffee is roasted to your liking, let the beans cool on baking paper.

Roast coffee beans in a popcorn machine

Roasting coffee beans in a popcorn machine is perhaps one of the simplest and most practical options.

• Prepare a bowl with a handle and baking paper.
• Turn on the device and let it warm for 30 seconds.
• When the machine is warm, pour a cup of coffee beans into the machine.
• The preparation process can take about 5 minutes, but make sure you are close to the machine.
• Watch the color of your beans so you can determine the taste of your coffee.
• When the beans are roasted, remove them and carefully place them on baking paper to cool them down.
• The only disadvantage of this method is that the devices can fail quickly after several uses because they are not suitable for use with coffee beans.

Alternative ways to make coffee at home

There are many other ways to roast coffee beans at home. One of them is in a pan.

• This method can be quick and convenient, but it can be very difficult to get the exact temperature.
• Without adequate ventilation in the kitchen, a large amount of smoke is generated during the baking process. You should therefore definitely open the windows.
• Make sure you provide a jar where the beans can cool quickly after roasting.
• Be sure to roast the beans evenly without moving them too much.
• The first crack appears on the beans in the first 5-6 minutes and after 7-8 minutes they are usually done in the medium to dark roast.

Special devices for roasting coffee

Special devices are the safest option to roast coffee.

• With a real coffee roaster you can always achieve the perfect taste of your coffee beans without much stress.
• The only drawbacks are that such devices cost a lot of money and can take up some space in your kitchen.

Additional equipment for roasting coffee

It is important to have the right tools ready during and after roasting the coffee beans.

• Heat-resistant cooking gloves are a must no matter which baking method you choose.
• Transparent glasses are the most suitable container for storing coffee. It is advisable to let the coffee breathe for the first 2 days, so keep the glass slightly open.

How to properly grind your roasted coffee beans is explained in another article.

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