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It is time to sell my beloved SF-6. It is in perfect working order...this roaster is built to last. Which is handy, because it was built in 2004. I bought it from the manufacturer after it was traded in by another one of their customers. The good people at San Franciscan completely went...

Hey all, I am considering purchasing a bigger roaster. My little San Franciscan 6lb roaster is starting to not make sense. 8 roasts in a row to produce 35 lbs of coffee gets old. I can hear you all saying “I told you so” under your breath now. I deserve it. :) But I am thinking about the...

I'm a sucker for an inexpensive brewing method I haven't tried yet, so I just bought the Melitta 10 cup pour over brewer on Amazon for like $13. If I could make pour over style coffee for 3 or 4 people with one filter, I'd be stoked. I'm used to the Hario V60, but I started with a grocery...

The church I attend has been brewing canned coffee in 100 cup percolators for as long as I know. I am going to put together a recommendation to whatever committee is in charge of things like this for a decent drip brew setup. Coffee for about 100 people, all at once, once or twice a week. I...

Here's an interesting read relating to the brewing trends. I'd like to hear what you all think. (John P, I already know what you think :) ) (But I'd still like to hear) Back to Batch Brew | Fresh Cup Magazine One part that grabbed my attention was the writers claim that batch brewing is...

Do any of you roasters have experience sending off your roasted coffee to get it rated/graded/evaluated? I'm thinking of Roast magazine, the section where Kenneth Davids does the "coffee review", and he evaluates different coffees. The link in that section to his coffee review website says...

On vacation at my in-laws house, found an old Cory siphon pot from a few generations ago in a basement closet. Had two glass Cory filter rods (stamped with patent # 1927287), an extra rubber gasket, and a metal flap to put over the bottom carafe when the top part is removed. I have a Yama at...

Thoughts after spending about a year addicted to this forum: I ran across this article last night Metonymy Media | AHA! Moments with Roasted Beans and found myself resonating with the roaster being interviewed. I loved his approach to specialty coffee. I'm the kind of guy who in all things...

I've been keeping my eye out for espresso machines, and have talked to the owner of this one: Espresso Machine a few times. Nobody is biting on it (probably a reason?) It was owned by a guy who opened a shop up and then shut the doors about 6 months later. Bought it new from an area roaster...

Curious what your favorite roaster websites are? I have enjoyed looking at websites from the likes of Blue Bottle, Intelligentsia, and Verve. Its been easy to learn a lot about the specialty coffee industry checking out those sites, and I'd like to find a handful more that come well...

Could anybody point me towards a good source of ~6.5 oz ceramic cupping bowls? Or other suggestions? What do you all like to use? I like the bowls such as the ones shown in the cupping video on the Verve Coffee Roasters website. Videos | Verve Coffee Roasters (top video on the page)

I ask this to see how you all approach finding the right grind as I am learning how to use my new Baratza Vario: I'm trying to find the right grind for aeropress, but am having a hard time knowing how to figure it out. The most consistent thing I've heard is the grind is a bit courser than for...

I'm having a tough time deciding on the Baratza Vario-W or a used Mazzer grinder. I would primarily be using it at home for pour overs, with an eye to get to the farmers market for doing pour overs in the future. I am considering getting a home espresso machine like the Gaggia Baby, so it...

i have an sf6 built in 2004 that has a lever that directs air either through the drum OR through the cooling tray. i have no way of monitoring the volume of airflow in either drum or tray, so i can't tell you what would happen if you tried to leave the damper only a little open to the cooling...

Looking for ideas about choosing beans for a dark roast. Digging through the older posts I saw people suggesting origins like Sumatra, Peru, and Mexico. I've heard that beans with higher acidity can withstand darker roasting better. Agree? If so, are there general rules about what regions...

I'm looking at getting a better brewing system for a small deli I roast for. A local service guy told me he would sell me 1)Fetco cbs-2031 airpot brewer (used, great condition) 2)Bunn G9 single hopper grinder (used, great condition) both for $400, $500 installed. Seems like a good deal to...

I'm looking at getting a better brewing system for a small deli I roast for. A local service guy told me he would sell me 1)Fetco cbs-2031 airpot brewer (used, great condition) 2)Bunn G9 single hopper grinder (used, great condition) both for $400, $500 installed. Seems like a good deal to...

I posted this in an older thread and got no replies, thought I'd give my question one more chance on a new thread: Since I bought my little SF6 6 months back, I've been roasting out of my garage. I'm currently looking to move it into a shop space so I can get the necessary inspections. I love...

nope, doing it homestyle. but definately got the idea from sf. through a college friend connection, i got hooked up with an amish place in lancaster county, penn, called "Nolt's Wheel Shop", and they are building the wheels now. my brother is helping me with the design, making some better...

Has anyone out there been successful running a coffee roasting business under Calfornia's 7 month old "Cottage Food Operation" law (food manufacturing from home)? I've learned that the local zoning laws take precedence over the state law. In my town, I am appealing an initial denial of a home...

so here is my situation: i'm the standard coffee lover who started roasting at home 3 years ago, then began roasting for friends and family. got the itch about 6 months ago to start a side business roasting. been reading everything i can find on the subject, and just pushed in my chips by...