The Roast it Yourself Podcast (The Roast it Yourself Podcast)
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| 27 Sep 2024 | Which Decaf Process is Best? | 00:12:32 | |
Episode 18: If you've wondered how coffee is decaffeinated, what the pros and cons of the different decaffeination methods, and which decafs we prefer, this is the episode for you! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 13 Dec 2024 | YouTube Comments Rapid-fire | 00:20:53 | |
Episode 29: In this longer-than-normal episode, we scroll through out YouTube comments and answer the questions we find there! Enjoy this rapid-fire, multi-question episode about all things roasting, tasting, and (most importantly) enjoying coffee. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES:
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| 28 Mar 2025 | How to Scale Up from a Small Roaster | 00:13:08 | |
Episode 44: Nobody likes wasting coffee, which is why any roaster who's planning to tackle a large batch should start with a few small "sample roasts" to figure out their roast profile. But once you nail the sample roast, how do you scale up the profile you've created for production? In this episode we answer this very question, so check it out! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 21 Jun 2024 | When Should I Upgrade My Roaster? | 00:09:44 | |
Episode 4: In this week's episode, we discuss cold brew, answer a question about when to upgrade your coffee roasting machine, and recap our recent experience at Coffee Fest NOLA!
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LINKS: India Monsooned Malabar AA - Catherine's recommendation for Cold Brew Coffee Bean Corral's Coffee Roasters CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 06 Sep 2024 | Ahem…Could You Be More Specific? | 00:10:32 | |
Episode 15: Why don’t we post roasting directions or instructions for each coffee on our site? Wouldn’t that be more helpful? We give the whys and why nots in this episode, and discuss how to roast any new coffee well the first time around. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com LINKS: Send specific “how to roast this coffee” questions to Catherine@CurrentCropRoasting.com or Stephen@CoffeeBeanCorral.com – We’ll respond as quickly as we can! CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 16 Aug 2024 | Why We LOVE 'Typica' Coffees (and You Should Too)! | 00:12:44 | |
Episode 12: Join Catherine and Stephen as they explore the world of a lesser-known coffee varietal: Typica. Learn what makes it different from Arabica, Bourbon, Robusta, etc., and (most importantly) how to handle it in your roaster.
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LINKS: 1 Kilo Aillio Bullet Coffee Roaster at CCRS
Typica Coffees at Coffee Bean Corral: - Java Organic Kayumas Taman Dadar
World Coffee Research's Typica Page
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| 18 Oct 2024 | Why are some coffees more acidic than others? | 00:12:58 | |
Episode 21: This week, we discuss perceived acidity in coffee, how to brew coffee to control acidity, the factors that contribute to acidity in coffee, and the difference between "acidic" and "sour." SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com LINKS: CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 07 Feb 2025 | How to Highlight Sweetness in Coffee Roasting | 00:12:27 | |
Episode 37: Ever wondered about highlighting the sweetness in a coffee while you're roasting it? This week we respond to a question from a listener about profiling on the Gene Cafe roaster, slow roasting without "baking" the coffee beans, and more! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | "What If You Can't Hear 1st Crack?" | 00:11:36 | |
Episode 30: In this, our thirtieth episode, we respond to an excellent question from a listener about how to recognize 1st Crack when you can't hear the cracking! We offer 4 tips on how to nail your roast even when the audible cues are minimal or missing entirely! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD Join us for our New Year’s Q&A Livestream Event! Secure your tickets here! Use this Promo Code for 50% off your tickets: RIYPOD CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 15 Feb 2025 | Coffee Tasting FOMO - What Am I Missing? | 00:12:03 | |
Episode 38: This week we tackle a question from a friend of the show who's afraid he's missing out on the intricacies of coffee tasting. Should he work on his palate, or tweak his roasting to bring out more of the tasting notes he's looking for? Let's dive in and discuss! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 24 Jan 2025 | Why Can’t I Taste The Cupping Notes in Espresso? | 00:13:14 | |
Episode 35: This question is all about tasting (and enjoying!) coffee as espresso. We respond to a listener's question about tasting the cupping notes printed on the label in pour-over vs. espresso, and how to improve your palate! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 04 Apr 2025 | Starting a Business: Which Roaster Should I Buy? | 00:16:10 | |
Episode 45: In this episode, we address a question from a roaster who's looking to level up and begin selling his coffee but wonders: Which roasters should I buy? He asks specifically about the Bullet, the Kaleido, and Coffee Crafter's Artisan/Valenta roasters. We discuss our experiences with the Kaleido and Bullet and the pros and cons of each. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Kaleido M10 1.2 Kilo Roaster 120v and 220v Bullet R1 Roaster 1 Kilo Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 07 Jun 2024 | Single Origin "Berry Blasters" Recommendations? | 00:08:26 | |
Episode 2: This week we help a questioner on the quest for the ultimate berry bomb coffee, where to find it (the origin may surprise you), and why coffees change from year to year.
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| 11 Apr 2025 | Roasting Regular vs. Decaf Coffee | 00:18:26 | |
Episode 46: In this episode, we answer a listener's question about roasting decaf coffee, discuss troubleshooting a roast profile, and discuss how the decaffeination process affects tasting notes. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 05 Jul 2024 | Does Bean Size Really Matter? | 00:11:19 | |
Episode 6: In this episode, we discuss BIG BEANS, how to understand coffee bean screen sizing, the importance of bean size consistency, and what makes coffee beans plump when you roast 'em! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: LINKS: El Salvador: Finca la Fany, Apaneca Classes at Current Crop Roasting Shop
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| 07 Jun 2024 | What's the Deal with Robusta Beans? | 00:12:11 | |
Episode 3: In this episode, we discuss Robusta coffees, how they are different from Arabica, and how to get the most out of them!
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LINKS: High Octane Blend - A pre-mix blend from Coffee Bean Corral that incorporates Robusta beans.
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| 08 Nov 2024 | ‘Secondary Defects’ and Behmor Tips | 00:21:27 | |
Episode 24: We dive DEEP into green coffee defects, discuss the difference between defects and "ugly" beans, and discuss how to know which defects will actually affect the coffee-drinking experience. We also lay out our thoughts on the Behmor roaster and how to get the most out of roasting with it! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Old (but free!) SCA Defects Sheet Our Behmor Roast-a-Long (with Tips in the Description) CHECK US OUT HERE: Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
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| 19 Jul 2024 | Do Natural, Honey, and Washed Coffees Roast Differently? | 00:10:09 | |
Episode 8: You're getting two for one in this episode as we answer a pair of listener questions on coffee processing methods, how they affect the roast, and more! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com LINKS Honduras 18 Rabbit Natural Honduras 18 Rabbit Black Honey Honduras 18 Rabbit Red Honey Honduras 18 Rabbit Yellow Honey Honduras 18 Rabbit Washed CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 09 Aug 2024 | You're Not Just *Drinking* Coffee, Are You? | 00:10:41 | |
Episode 11: You're not just drinking coffee, are you? In this episode, we answer a listener's question about alternative uses for coffee & coffee byproducts, the radical DIY end of the Roast It Yourself community, and make an exciting announcement about an upcoming episode.
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LINKS: Send your weird coffee-related recipes, photos of your Frankenstein roasters and brewers, and other related content to questions@riypod.com!
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| 30 Aug 2024 | “The Worst Tasting Coffee I Ever Roasted” | 00:15:09 | |
Episode 14: Shots fired! This week, we respond to a review sent in by a RIY listener ranking a few coffees he recently roasted, including the worst coffee he’s ever roasted! We share our thoughts on his rankings, troubleshoot his roast process, and share a simple method of improving your coffee roasts. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com LINKS: Come see us at NOLA Coffee Festival Bob’s favorite: Brazil: Organic Fazenda Dutra Bob’s 2nd favorite: Ethiopia: Organic Konga, Yirgacheffe The worst coffee Bob ever roasted!: Bali: Organic Kintamani, Kintamani Highlands CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 14 Mar 2025 | How Long Should Coffee Rest Before I Drink It? | 00:12:50 | |
Episode 42: A brand new roaster/new listener sent us an insightful question about how to think about coffee degassing (or "resting"), how long coffee should rest for different brew methods, and whether roast level plays a part (hint: it does!) SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 10 Jan 2025 | Best Green Coffee For Espresso? | 00:12:00 | |
Episode 33: Ever wondered how to find a good single origin coffee to roast for espresso? What about a blend? In this episode we tackle a question from a listener about how to sort through green coffees to find the ones that make the best shots! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD Ferdelance Blend (Makes Excellent Espresso!) Timor Organic Heritage Reserve, FTO Brazil CHC Reserve for Espresso Kaleido M10 1,200 Gram Roaster (Looks Super Cool) CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 04 Oct 2024 | "What if all the beans don't crack?" | 00:08:55 | |
Episode 19: In this episode, we field an excellent question that tends to go un-asked and unanswered for most roasters, but listener Chris from Minnesota dared to ask it! We discuss what happens when you drop (end) a roast at the beginning or middle of 1st or 2nd crack, how it affects the flavor, and really how to think about how roasting technique affects the flavor profile of the coffee. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com LINKS: Ethiopia: Organic Limu G2, Oromia CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 02 Aug 2024 | How Does Raw Coffee Grading Work? | 00:11:53 | |
Episode 10: Dive into the world of coffee buying a grading green coffee beans in response to a listener's question. We break down what coffee buyers look for when they're sampling different crops, how those coffees are graded, and more!
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LINKS: The Roast It Yourself YouTube Page
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| 26 Jul 2024 | "Is My 18-minute Roast Too Long?" | 00:11:28 | |
Episode 9: In this episode, Catherine and Stephen troubleshoot a listener's 18-minute roast, discuss "baking" coffee beans, and offer our general-use roast profile for the Fresh Roast. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com
LINKS: VIDEO: Fresh Roast with Extension Tube VIDEO: Fresh Roast with Standard Chamber Fresh Roast SR540 Product Page Fresh Roast SR800 Product Page
NOTES: Our Fresh Roast Profile Initial Settings: Fan 9, Power 5, Time 12. At 10 Minutes Remaining: Fan 8, Power 5 At 9 Minutes Remaining: Fan 7, Power 5 At 8 Minutes Remaining: Fan 6, Power 5 At 7 Minutes Remaining: Fan 5, Power 5 At 6 Minutes Remaining: Fan 4, Power 4 At this point, you should be close to 1st Crack, so then watch for the beans to reach your desired roast level and drop!
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| 20 Sep 2024 | How to Tweak a Roast Profile | 00:10:36 | |
Episode 17: Today we're fielding a question from a listener about how to go about tweaking a roast profile. Learning to roast coffee is easy; learning to perfect the art and science is another story! We give tips on what to focus on to take your roasting to the next level. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com LINKS: Dominican Republic: Ramirez Natural, Jarabacoa CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 28 Feb 2025 | Which coffees should go into my first blend? | 00:11:38 | |
Episode 40: Following up on Episode 34, we answer a listener's question about how to get started roasting his first blend, how to choose which coffees go into a blend, and offer an easy way to adjust the blend until it's just right! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral YouTube Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website | |||
| 21 Mar 2025 | Sticks and stones may break my coffee grinder... | 00:07:08 | |
Episode 43: In this episode, we discuss quality control in the coffee world, especially making sure there are no foreign objects in your beans! We answer a question from a listener about whether he should get a de-stoning machine for his roastery and demonstrate the steps we take to remove foreign objects from our coffee beans before we ship them out. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 17 Jan 2025 | How to Craft an Excellent Blend | 00:12:14 | |
Episode 34: Ever wondered what makes a great coffee blend? Does it matter if you roast the beans together, or should you roast them separately? What about blending different roast levels? Do the beans share flavors in the roaster, like the ingredients of a simmering stew? Find out in this week's episode as we respond to a listener question all about blends! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD Catherine's Fav Blend -- Tanzania Peaberry + PNG Purosa Organic CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 12 Jul 2024 | "My Fresh Roast is Spiking to 500 Degrees!" | 00:12:44 | |
Episode 7: In this episode, we talk about the Aillio Bullet 1 Kilo Roaster, help a listener troubleshoot a problem with his FreshRoast and new Extension Tube, and talk through the Rancher Wholesale program for cottage and small-batch coffee roasters!
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LINKS: Aillio Bullet 1 Kilo Roaster from CCRS Rancher Wholesale Subscription Details
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| 15 Nov 2024 | "Are High-Priced Beans Worth It?" | 00:10:58 | |
Episode 25: Are top-dollar coffees really that much better than their less expensive Specialty Grade counterparts? Is there a direct link between price and quality? We dive into where coffee pricing comes from and how to answer the question of value vs. cost. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Coffee Bean Corral's Premium Coffees CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 25 Oct 2024 | What If My Roast Doesn’t Look “Even”? | 00:12:30 | |
Episode 22: So what does an "uneven" roast look like, or can you actually tell by looking? This week we discuss the aspects that affect evenness, including bean density, bean processing, etc. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Density = grams/mililiters. The high end of density is around .75, and the low end is around .65 g/ml CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 28 Jun 2024 | How To Get Started With Cold Brew | 00:11:22 | |
Episode 5: This week, we answer a comprehensive question about roasting and preparing Cold Brew. We discuss the "ideal" origins for Cold Brew, how dark vs. light roasting affects the final product, and how to get started cold brewing on the cheap.
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LINKS: Check out Toddy Cold Brew System at CCRS or CBC
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| 24 Feb 2025 | What Causes Coffee Prices to SOAR? | 00:13:54 | |
Episode 39: Record high coffee prices are here, so now is a PERFECT time to start roasting coffee yourself! But what goes into the price of your morning mug of joe? Listen in to our discussion on the factors that go into coffee pricing, why they're so high right now, and more! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 06 Dec 2024 | When Has 1st Crack *Really* Started? | 00:11:53 | |
Episode 28: Listener Kyle asks some questions about the first Crack: how to know when it has really begun and whether you should increase or decrease heat during 1C to highlight fruity notes. We go off the deep end a little bit and discuss espresso, roast logging, and how to get reliably consistent results from coffee in general. Of course we manage to at least mostly answer Kyle's question in the process! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 31 Jan 2025 | How to Choose Your Next Perfect Bean! | 00:14:27 | |
Episode 36: In this episode, we field a question from a couple of listeners about the industry terms you run across when trying to buy coffee, from names of coffee varieties, "MASL", bean size, grade rating, and more! Ultimately we discuss how to decide which of those notations are most important when choosing your next coffee! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD Classes at Current Crop Roasting Shop CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 23 Aug 2024 | Storing Raw Coffee for the End of the World! | 00:14:00 | |
Episode 13: In this episode we tackle a question from a listener and "prepper" about how to keep his unroasted coffee fresh when the world goes to heck! We discuss green coffee long term storage best practices, whether vacuum sealing raw coffee makes a difference, and recommend our favorite "newbie" coffee roasting machines.
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LINKS: Follow Current Crop Roasting Shop for more info on the upcoming Coffee Crawl in New Orleans! Our recommended roaster for newbies: Fresh Roast SR540 & Fresh Roast SR800
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| 11 Sep 2024 | BONUS Interview with John Puckett, Owner/Operator | 01:04:47 | |
Bonus Episode #1: In this bonus episode, we're debuting our first-ever long-form interview! John Puckett, owner and operator of both Coffee Bean Corral and Current Crop Roasting Shop sits down with Stephen to tell the CBC story, discuss recent changes in the green coffee industry, and much more! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 13 Sep 2024 | "Are Single Origins Better Than Blends?" | 00:11:39 | |
Episode 16: Why do blends have a bad reputation? Are they really inferior to single-origin coffees? Hear our take on blends, their place in the specialty-grade coffee world, and how to get started creating your own! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com LINKS: Catherine's all-time favorite Tanzania Peaberry Stephen's go-to Brazilian Sweet Blue CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 27 Dec 2024 | Should I pre-heat my air roaster? | 00:11:36 | |
Episode 31: In this episode we discuss how to roast coffee in cold temps! We focus on the Fresh Roast coffee roaster, but discuss a few general hacks for achieving that perfect roast in frigged winter months. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD Join us for our New Year’s Q&A Livestream Event! Secure your tickets here! Use this Promo Code for 50% off your tickets: RIYPOD CHECK US OUT HERE: Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
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| 29 Nov 2024 | Roasting Coffee at High Altitudes | 00:11:34 | |
Episode 27: In this episode, we answer a lister's question about roasting coffee at 6,000 feet! She's noticing that following roast guides online tend to yield darker roasts than she's expecting, so we walk through how roasting at altitude affects the finished product, how to tweak your technique to achieve the roast you want, and discuss the importance of RECORDING YOUR ROASTS! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Steamboat Coffee Company's article about roasting at altitude CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 11 Oct 2024 | How to Know You've "Perfected" a Roast | 00:11:00 | |
Episode 20: What's the process for perfecting a roast, and how do you know when you've done it? We answer these questions in response to a future roaster and listener to the show! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com LINKS: Take a look at the 1 Kilo Aillio Bullet Roaster CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 01 Nov 2024 | Tips on Roasting "Chaffy" Coffees | 00:12:10 | |
Episode 23: We love natural and honey-processed coffees, which often produce more than a little chaff during roasting. We answer a listener's question about handling extra chaffy coffees in a Fresh Roast roaster and cover how to roast chaffy coffees in general. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: The Hornet recipe: in a pint glass, mix 1 double shot of espresso and 20ml of caramel syrup over ice, then fill the glass with orange juice, sip, and enjoy! Tamper Specialty Coffee in Madison, MS CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 07 Mar 2025 | Interview: 9 Months After Starting Our Roastery... | 00:25:57 | |
Episode 41: Today we've got a special treat as Stephen was joined by the wonderful folks behind Silver Run Coffee Crafters -- Bradley and Rebecca Ladnier! They started their roastery 9 months ago and are already shipping coffee all over the country! In this interview, we discuss how they started a successful specialty coffee roasting operation in a small town, how they found stores to carry their beans, and how they win over "cream & sugar" coffee drinkers to their fresh, smooth, Specialty Coffee creations! A note on the audio/video quality: We set this up last minute and hoped the A/V setup would work better than it did. We think it's better to get this conversation to you imperfectly than not at all, so please be patient with us as we figure out the tech. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Silver Run Coffee Crafters Website & Facebook Page Stay tuned for their FB Live every Monday evening! Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 23 Nov 2024 | How to Get Different Flavors from the Same Bean | 00:12:14 | |
Episode 26: "If 2 roasters use the same beans, roasted to the same level, will they taste the same?" We respond to this excellent question from a newbie roaster, discuss roast profiling, and ultimately how to get the most out of your coffee roasting journey! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Roaster specific Roast-a-Long Videos CHECK US OUT HERE: | |||
| 07 Jun 2024 | What About Mycotoxins in Green Coffee? | 00:07:46 | |
Episode 1: In this inaugural episode of Roast it Yourself, we address a concern that’s been quite the buzz in the coffee world for the last couple of years: what is the deal with mycotoxins/molds in coffee, how to know if the coffee you’re drinking is safe, and we dispel some click-bait myths about food safety in the specialty coffee industry.
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LINKS: Rwanda Hingakawa Women's Co-op FTO
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