The beans have arrived.
September 6, 2007
Good news! Our first batch of raw (green) beans has arrived and we’re excited to try roasting for the first time. We’d like to thank Coffee Storehouse for providing the beans.
We’ll be attempting our first few roasts tomorrow using a couple of methods: pan roasting on a grill (as recommended by the folks at Coffee Storehouse) and a hot-air popcorn popper. I also have a bread machine, which I have heard works well (with a heat gun), so we may try that also. You can expect photos and videos of the whole experience, for sure.
If you have experience with any of these methods, we solicit your advice. If not, we hope you can learn along with us! Check out Mark’s photos after the break (be sure to click on each for the full size).
I would just like to say that this is one of my favorite blogs. The banner is grade-A design (beautifully done!), and then when I clicked on the picture of green coffee beans above, the full-sized photo came in with class and style.
This blog is rather informative, and (possibly more important) quite aesthetic. I have surprisingly already been able to use the information Perk-O-Late has blogged about to sound rather witty and cultured in conversations around my college campus.
Thanks, Chris - we appreciate that!