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Air PopperDeconstructing the Poplite Air Popper: a Cheap and Easy Hot Air RoasterEugene Hanks  
 Unless you have an industrial capacity exhaust fan in you kitchen do not attempt to use this in your house. Air roasting beans produces quite a bit of smoke, so do it on your porch or at least outside. 
BarbequeBarbeque CoffeeKevin Gilhooly  
 I have been meaning to try roasting my own beans for quite a while, but the one issue that frightened me the most was "smoke." 
Behmor 1600Behmor 1600 Coffee Roaster - First ImpressionChris Arnold  
 Maybe you've been hearing about the new roaster by Joe Behm. Maybe you heard it under other names, like the Joe Roaster. 
Behmor 1600Behmor 1600 Coffee Roaster TutorialChris Arnold  
 In my last article, I did a first impression on the Behmor 1600, formerly known as the Joe Roaster, the brainchild of Joe Behm. After spending a few more weeks with it, I have been able to learn more about it, and hope to help you get the most from your Behmor1600 Coffee Roaster. 
BlendingEspresso Blending TechniquesSteve Leighton  
 An overview on how a professional constructs an espresso blend. 
BlendingCoffee Blending For the Home RoasterMichael Allen Smith  
 Blending can be broken down into two different camps: blending for espresso and blending for non-espresso (regular coffee). 
BlendingCoffee BlendingStefanie Mason Spencer  
 Have you ever noticed that on the supermarket shelves most of what you can buy are coffee blends? If single origin estate coffees are so fabulous, why would you want a blend? 
Buying ClubMeeting Up With The Green Coffee Buying ClubMichael Allen Smith  
 Coffee cooperatives are groups that pool their money together to buy sizes of unroasted coffee that are usually only available to commercial roasters. 
ChaffBuilding a Chaff CollectorCatfish and Aardvark  
 Using the Melitta coffee roaster chaff collector for other popper based coffee roasters. 
Cold WeatherHome (Alone) RoastingMichael Allen Smith  
 Michael Allen Smith learns a lesson on how NOT to home roast coffee in the wintertime. 
Cold WeatherCold Weather Coffee RoastingMichael Allen Smith  
 Roasting coffee can be done indoors or outdoors. With my current pad, roasting on the outdoor patio is the only option. My smoke detector is hyper sensitive and requires an acrobat to disable. As the months went by and the temperature dropped, my roast times were getting longer and longer. 
Color ChartINeedCoffee Roast Color ChartMichael Allen Smith  
 A simple seven color roast chart for home coffee roasters to reference. Also can be used to articulate coffee color when roasting for others. 
CoolingCooling your Coffee BeansJames Cameron  
 Some advice for home roasters on cooling their coffee beans. 
EconomicsEconomic Benefits of Home RoastingJohn Carrier  
 The economics of coffee consumption are quite relevant to the home roasting industry. There is a direct relationship between the quality - perceived or real - of coffee and the amount consumed (people will drink more coffee if it tastes better). 
EconomicsThe Quick Economics of Home Roasting CoffeeMichael Allen Smith  
 Let me go through the numbers and show you how much money you could save by home roasting your own coffee. 
FireWok RoastingJim Gundlach  
 Jim Gundlach shows us how to home roast coffee using a wok. 
FirePan Roasting CoffeeCB Miller  
 Learn the simple art of pan roasting coffee. 
Fresh RoastRoasting with a Variac Controlled FreshRoast PlusJim Liedeka  
 How to improve the roasting profile of the FreshRoast Plus using a variac. 
Fresh RoastHome Roasting Coffee with the Fresh RoastMichael Allen Smith  
 Learn how to home roast coffee using the Fresh Roast coffee roaster. 
Frying PanRoasting Coffee in a Frying PanHeidi Tadesse  
 Tutorial on home roasting coffee on a stove top using a frying pan. 
HearthwareGourmet Coffee RoasterMichael Allen Smith  
 An overview of home roasting with Hearthware's Gourmet Coffee Roaster. 
Hearthware PrecisionHome Roasting with the Hearthware PrecisionMichael Allen Smith  
 A demonstration on how easy it is to home roast coffee with the Hearthware Precision Coffee Roaster. 
Heat GunRoasting with a Heat Gun: A Top-Down ApproachJim Liedeka  
 Learn how to roast coffee using a heat gun. This is also known as the dog bowl method. 
HottopHottop Coffee RoasterPhil Jordan  
 A comprehensive overview of the Hottop Coffee Roaster. 
HotTopHottop KN-8828P Coffee Bean Roaster First LookChris Arnold  
 Maybe you currently have a KN-8828P Hottop roaster, and would like to get more out of it. Maybe you are thinking of upgrading from one of your simpler models like the KN-8828, KN-8828D, or KN-8828B to the more advanced KN-8828P digital model. 
I-Roast2I-Roast 2 Coffee Roasting GuideChris Arnold  
 So you bought an iRoast2 and your roasts are coming out too dark or too light, or feel the flavor could be better. 
InfraredInfrared RoastingAngela Kuhns  
 As most coffee connoisseurs know, the most important part of the coffee process is the roasting. During the coffee-roasting process, natural coffee acids form which can lead to heartburn, indigestion and upset stomach. 
InterviewMaking Sure the Seal Means the Real DealPaul Gallagher  
 Edgar Munn discusses Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee. 
iRoast2Testing the Hearthware i-Roast 2Robert Badgett  
 This i-Roast 2 has taken the place of my Café Rosto. I like the way it operates and I like the roasted coffee it produces. 
MelittaMelitta MishapMichael Allen Smith  
 Home Roasting with the Melitta AromaRoast is a bit more difficult than other methods. In an effort to discover a perfect roasting environment, one of the basic lessons of roasting was forgotten. 
ModificationPoppery Hopper ModificationRama R  
 An alternate chimney solution for roasting coffee in the Westbend Poppery. 
OvenHome Roasting Coffee with a Gas OvenMichael Allen Smith  
 Learn how to roast coffee using a gas oven. 
OvenHome Roasting Coffee in an Electric OvenMichael Allen Smith  
 Learn how to home roast coffee with your electric oven. 
OverviewWhy Home Roast?Ryan Jacobs  
 Why should you go through the trouble of home coffee roasting? INeedCoffee.com offers several reasons why. 
OverviewRoast Your Own BeansJames Cameron  
 There are a growing number of enthusiasts who are roasting their own coffee beans and enjoying the benefits of truly fresh coffee at about one-third to one half the price of beans from your local coffee shop. 
PopperRoast Your Own CoffeeRyan Jacobs  
 Learn how to roast coffee at your house using a popcorn popper in this tutorial by Ryan Jacobs. 
PopperPopper Roasting TipsMichael Allen Smith  
 A few helpful tips for beginner home roasters using a popcorn popper for roasting. Another name for this article might be Roast Your Own 2. 
PopperWinter Home RoastingRyan Jacobs  
 Learn how to roast with a popcorn popper outdoors during cold weather via a simple modification. 
PopperStovetop Roasting with the Whirley-PopMichael Allen Smith  
 Learn how to home roast coffee on your stovetop using the Whirley-Pop. 
PopperRoasting Coffee in a Popcorn PopperMichael Allen Smith  
 A tutorial on how to home roast coffee using the Westbend Poppery. 
PopularityHome Coffee Roasting on the RiseJames Cameron  
 The home roasting phenomenon is a mixture of a few things. First, people have tasted the nectar and know how good it can be. 
RIPRoast in Parchment (RIP) CoffeeRyan Jacobs  
 The term RIP coffee has nothing to do with wishing your coffee a peaceful death. Rather, it is short for Roast In Parchment. 
Roast LevelDark Roast vs Light RoastDenver Wilkinson  
 Dark roast simply means that the coffee bean has been roasted to a higher temperature and typically for a longer period of time. This causes all of the flavor molecules stored within the coffee beans—both the good and bad flavors—to be burnt away. 
Stir CrazyThe Longest Coffee Roast Ever?Michael Allen Smith  
 Slow roasted coffee just took on a new meaning. 
StovetopBuilding Your Own Coffee RoasterJohnny Ma  
 Build your own stovetop coffee roaster. 
TerminologyCoffee Roasts: Notes from a Non-RoasterJava Goddess  
 Java Goddess explains how the language to describe different roast levels can be confusing and misleading. In this article, she walks us through the different names given to different roasts. 
WokRookie Roast - Confessions of a First-Time Home RoasterAlex Scofield  
 My coffee-drinking palate changed forever in early 2000. All in one mug I had my first taste of home-roasted coffee, as well as my first taste of French-pressed coffee. I won't soon forget it. So rich, so intense, a one-of-a-kind taste.