Roasting at home

[ginga]

Ok, I decided to try roasting coffee myself. Want to see if I like it more. Any special tips before I've burnt my house?

[killer666]

I know!
The most important rule:
to keep it away from children and pets

[peter]

Do you have special equipment? What kind of coffee you prefer, I mean its roast level? Have you done this before? Answer and I'll try to tell you what to do next...

[Nicky]

I wouldnt do it.

You will wait a lot of time!

[paula]

Hi ginga, just roast it as you can and feel: read the instruction first, put the beans into the roaster and make everything exactly as the roasting guide advises. Whether it works or not, it's a great experience for you. Just don't forget to describe us the process and the result after you finish....

[ginga]

Do you have special equipment? What kind of coffee you prefer, I mean its roast level? Have you done this before? Answer and I'll try to tell you what to do next...

Hi Peter,

No I didn't buy any special equipment yet, I was wondering whether I can use my usual kitchen staff for that before I choose something special.
And no, I haven't ever done that before

[CoffeeLover]

You know... I think it is bad idea... cause one "tree" is not enough

[paulina12]

What do you mean with "one tree is not enough", CoffeeLover? What has a coffee tree, which is in fact a bush, common with home roasting? Could you please explain?

[LavazzaMan]

Hi Ginga,

you might use any stove top roaster, like popcorn popper for instance. The secret is in constant mingling so that beans get even roast. You will need some practice anyway before you learn how to do it properly.

Good luck