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I hate that I'm even writing this(!), but I have decided to sell my roaster (affectionally called Diablo). I recently moved from KY to WA to take a job as a pastor. I had originally planned to start a roastery/cafe in our church building, but upon arrival I quickly formed a partnership between...

Just wanted to let the people on the forum know I'll be doing a weekly giveaway of a bag of Kifu Coffee on my blog :-D Is this legal? Confessions of a Coffee Roaster KCR

I just got my heat sealer and foil bagging system. I can figure out the temperature/pressure/time that results in an openable bag. They either tear or I have to cut them. HELP!!!

Hi All, I've been roasting for about four years and just bought a 15kg. roaster to start providing for retailers. Since I've never been on the wholesale side of roasting, I'm just curious what the approximate going rates are for wholesale beans. Thanks! KCR

The following is something I posted in another discussion ("Is Ambex Still in Business?). I hope it helps to make sense of what is going on with Ambex. I just got a call from Don Vining. As best as I can tell, here's the issue. There are essentially three separate entities that can be...

I've been roasting for about four years now, selling to a very small market at about 60 lbs. per month (more of a hobby than anything). However, I just made the plunge and bought an Ambex YM-15 to try to start selling to local retailers. My experience with profiling has been based more of an art...

I just got my used roaster (2005 Ambex YM-15) in last week. However, it is hooked up for NG and I need the kit for LPG. As many of you know, Ambex has fallen off the radar and my gas man said I would have to get the kit from the manufacturer (Ambex). Am I screwed or what? Does anyone happen to...

So...I finally decided on and bought my roaster (for anyone who gives a rip:lol:)--a used Ambex YM-15 (w/ ProfilePlus!) from a guy in SC. It should be here in a few weeks! My next step is deciding on a grinder and vacuum packer. The price range for both of these items is quite extreme. Is appx...

I have been roasting coffee for about four years on various small roasters, providing only for a small local clientele. However, now that my wife is pregnant, and she is back in school, and I'm out of school, we've decided to try to expand the business. We've decided on a 15k roaster and the...

Looks like I've locked in a used Ambex YM-15. I'm considering all my options for ventilation/duct work. Suggestions?

I'm currently transitioning my market from individual customers to retailers. I'm a little nervous, however, about the fact that this is probably the worst time ever to do this with the international value of the American dollar and the steady increase in coffee prices. My question is, what is...

Does anyone out there know the story on Ambex. I was in the middle of negotiating buying a refurbished roaster with Terry, and all of the sudden he and Ambex have completely stopped returning my calls/emails for over two weeks. I've heard nothing but positive reviews for Ambex machines and the...

Hi, I'm preparing to turn my small business as a home roaster (to individuals) into a bigger small business as a home roaster (to retailers). I'm getting ready to get an Ambex YM-10 and built myself a coffee roasting building (i.e., man-cave). Anyway, I've been buying my beans from Sweet...

Hi, I'm preparing to turn my small business as a home roaster (to individuals) into a bigger small business as a home roaster (to retailers). I'm getting ready to get an Ambex YM-10 and built myself a coffee roasting building (i.e., man-cave). Anyway, I've been buying my beans from Sweet...