The fad of home coffee roasters is coming back into the mainstream again. Basically, home coffee roasting is the process where you take your favorite beans and roast them yourself. This used to be the only way you could get a fresh cup of java. However, when the instant coffee machine came about, home coffee roasting went by the way side.

Today, people are clamoring for the freshest coffee they can get, and along with the novelty of the instant coffee machine wearing out, Home coffee roasters are making a comeback again.

Home Coffee Roasting Machines

Home coffee roasting machines are now easier to get them ever before. You can find them in specialty shops, or you get a nice one online at a very good price. The home version of these coffee roasters are very easy to operate, so just about anyone can use them. Coffee connoisseurs like them because they deliver a nice even roast and even better, the whole process is automated.

The fluid bed roasters are by far, the most popular home coffee roasters available. This may seem a little odd, but they are very similar in design to a hot air popcorn popper. They have a rotating glass storage area where you can watch the roasting process as it takes place. The amount of coffee you get from a typical home coffee roaster will vary depending on the type of brewing machine you use and how strong you like you coffee. Most people will get between eight to twenty cups of coffee per roasting.

How to Roast Coffee At Home

Roasting coffee at home is almost an art form. It takes practice and patience. Just like anything else, you will make a few mistakes in the beginning, but after a few tries you will eventually get the hang of it. When you first start roasting at home, the first thing you need to make sure of is that your coffee roaster is warmed up before you add in your green coffee beans. Generally you will want to roast your beans at 390F to 465F.

After you have added your coffee beans make sure you keep the chamber they are in moving at all times. If you let them sit, they will burn and can even start a fire. Most people roast their coffee beans for about seven to fourteen minutes. The roasting time will all depend on how dry your beans are as well as how strong you want your coffee to be. When you hear a popping sound, you will know you are just about done, then you will need to remove them.

Removing your beans from your home coffee roaster is a critical part in the process. You are going to want to remove them as quickly and safely as possible, and begin to cool them down immediately. I recommend you have a larger metal strainer and a fan ready. Drop the beans into the strainer and point the fan at the beans. You are also going to want to stir them with a spoon or even swirl the colander around.

After the beans have cooled off, you are going to need to store them in an air tight container. Keep them out of the sunlight and in a cool dry place. If you have a basement, this is often an ideal place to store your freshly roasted beans.

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