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  1. topher

    💵 For Sale 5 kilo Ambex Coffee Roaster for sale.

    I had the first 5kilo they sold. Over the last 30 years I have used them. Great roaster!! Good luck.
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    New Coffee Shop at airport

    I would hire a consultant that can get you up to speed.
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    Roaster is 'thumping'

    Wait..your drum isn’t spinning" it was making a thumping sound first? Sounds like ÿour drum needs adjusted. Have you contacted Dietrich? Open your drum door. Is there a gap between drum and lip? Also do you have a little play on your chain? Here is my email addy…if you have any questions...
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    Recommendation

    What are you roasting on ? If your using an air roaster you won't get the body you are looking for.
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    Hiring roaster

    I am accepting resumes for roasters. We are an online roastery located in beautiful Ft Pierce Florida. We have a 36k sq ft facility with 2 120 kilo roasters. Little experience to experts welcome to apply. Hit me up @ [email protected]
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    120 kilo Ozturkbay

    Does anyone have a 120k Ozturkbay? I have gas and power questions.
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    We are hiring

    Join Blackout Coffee's Passionate Team in Ft. Pierce Florida! Attention coffee enthusiasts! Blackout Coffee is brewing something special and we want YOU to be part of our exciting journey. We're on the lookout for passionate individuals to fill various positions, from grinding to bagging...
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    Roaster pics

    I need a favor. Can any of you please post some pictures of your roaster set up? Having a nightmare of a time trying to pass inspection. Every time they come to inspect they add something new. They now want large yellow safety poles around the roaster to protect the electric ran to the...
  9. topher

    Question About Bodum French Press

    1 tablespoon for every 4 to 6 oz is a good starting point.
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    Roasting process - Dust prevention/elimination

    I need to see pictures. How much "dust" are we talking about?
  11. topher

    🧡 Wanted Wanted: Royal #5 Coffee Roaster

    What are you asking for it? Did it have a cooling bin or piping?
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    Problems with Turning point

    How long are your batches taking?
  13. topher

    Ozturkbay - OKS30 Roaster Problems

    WHOOP WHOOP!! Glad you got it worked out! I want to see pics of your set up! Good luck on your new adventure.
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    Ozturkbay - OKS30 Roaster Problems

    Sounds like your gap between the drum and the face plate is too wide. They should have given you a tool that is in the shape of a question mark. You can move the drum forward or back. The trick is to do it when it is really hot, If not when the roaster heats up the metal will expand and...
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    Hello from Florida

    Nice! I am just south of Y'all. Musicphan hit it on the nose. Not going to be able to replicate. Trust me you will be much happier with the drum roaster over a hot air roaster. Post pics of your set up if you have a chance...love seeing other peoples set up.
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    Hello from Florida

    Welcome Tony! Where in Florida are you? I roast in Delray beach.
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    Green coffee dilemma.

    I am assuming you are a home roaster? I can't imagine weighing my 150 lb sacks to see if they shorted me a few ounces. If you are talking smaller quantities for home roasting....I would reach out to the person you bought from. They might not realize they were shorting you. Let us know if you...
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    Problems with Turning point

    That is really low. Do you have pics of your coffee?
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    Problems with Turning point

    Why do you drop your coffee at such a low temperature? What is your finish temperature? What brand roaster are you using?
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    Problems with Turning point

    13 minutes is fast. I get it...its how a lot of the new school roasters roast. Anytime I taste coffee roasted between 9 and 13 minutes it tastes as if it had not been rested. It tastes grassy.
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    Problems with Turning point

    I am a bit confused. Entry temperature? Do you mean the temp you are dropping the coffee into the drum? If so...that is really low. Even if you are talking Celsius vs Fahrenheit that is really low. What roaster and size are you using, how much coffee are you roasting at a time and how long...
  22. topher

    Any bikini coffee shop owners here?

    I can see an entertainer walk up and say,"coffee makes me go crazy....want to buy me a latte?"hahaha!
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    Introductions

    Welcome! Are you in the biz or just a fan..either way welcome!
  24. topher

    💵 For Sale Royal #5 Roaster for sale

    That is pretty sweet! I had one from 1896 that was amazing. Leather belt..lol!
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    🧡 Wanted Wanted: Royal #5 Coffee Roaster

    https://www.coffeeforums.com/threads/royal-5-roaster-for-sale.23281/#post-124453
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    💵 For Sale Royal #5 Roaster for sale

    I dont see the motor. Is this operational?
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    Looking for feedback on my site...

    Yo! Welcome to the forums! Do you have a storefront? I am making a trip to inspect some of our stores soon in Orlando and will pop in if you do. First question. The bags on your site are the style you are using? Or are you using the ones on your insta. Please tell me you switched from...
  28. topher

    Milk only

    This is how my mother made me coffee when I was a wee kid. Must have been late 70s. I can still taste that nasty cardboard flavor.
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    Consistency of Roast

    I started to suggest that you tell them that you are small but also a master of your trade. Then I read your last sentence. How long have you been roasting? Personally I would never put a clause in there about consistency. They could argue over something they do not even understand. I have...
  30. topher

    Low acid coffee

    It will cost you a pretty penny but Hawaiian Kona is the lowest acidic coffee you can find.
  31. topher

    Coffee Making Me Nauseous

    I am going to go out on a limb and say it is the coffee. Switch to a better quality coffee. The coffee you are drinking has robusta in it. I HATE robusta. It hurst my stomach, I get jittery and want to fight everyone when I drink it. I personally will not drink it ever again. Go with a...
  32. topher

    Disposal of unwanted Green coffee (full bags)

    I walked into a roasting job once that the previous roaster had bought trash coffee. I had around 20 bags I couldn't use. We built a couch out of I believe 15 of them. Put a price tag on what the amount we would have made buy the cup and and a disclaimer that shipping and assembly was not...
  33. topher

    Selling Cold Brew at Farmers Market - Please help!!

    You can pick up a toddy maker pretty cheap... https://toddycafe.com/product/commercial-model or if you want to go stainless this is what I have- https://www.coldbrewavenue.com/cold-brew-coffee-systems.html let us know what you end up doing.
  34. topher

    Braided silicone hose needed.

    Auto parts store?
  35. topher

    Advise Please: Online Coffee Business / Selling Coffee Online

    You need to find a coffee roaster that does private label/white label. Hit me up I can walk you through the process and pricing [email protected] I have been doing white label/private label for years.
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    THC coffee

    When I am not making my own edibles I use concentrates. A wee rice sized drop and good to go. I will try this weekend with coffee and let you know. I am going to add the concentrate to the brewed coffee not the grounds....keep you posted 😮‍💨🥴😵‍💫😴
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    Dietrich CR-45 - Missing equipment label- need a picture of one, please.

    Wow. I am sorry. That's messed up. I hope you find what you need.
  38. topher

    Dietrich CR-45 - Missing equipment label- need a picture of one, please.

    Have you contacted Diedrich? https://www.diedrichroasters.com/
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    Has Garanti Manual

    Hell yeah! Can I ask a favor? If its digital can you email me a copy to [email protected] ?
  40. topher

    I'll trade you great coffee ☕️❤️for great music.

    Musicphan...its a tab on the right side of the page.
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    🔥 Hot! Topher's discount code

    Enjoy! Just a heads up ..that discount code is open to everyone...please share.
  42. topher

    🔥 Hot! Topher's discount code

    HA! I guess that would help. www.brooklynwatercoffeeroasters.com
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    🔥 Hot! Topher's discount code

    I suggest the extra caffeinated blends. No it is not Robusta...we add caffeine after we roast the coffee.
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    🔥 Hot! Topher's discount code

    Hey guys, I have been on this forum for over 20 years now. I have never in that 20 years promoted my coffee. I decided to offer a discount code to all members and you are welcome to share with friends, family and enemy's. The code is : OLDPALS . APPLY this to the discount code section while...
  45. topher

    Has Garanti Manual

    They also wanted a picture of your control panel.
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    Has Garanti Manual

    He sent this as well. If its not what you were looking for...email him. If it kicks back hit me up at [email protected] and I will help. https://www.dropbox.com/s/qh1de3jpy8m9pmh/HSR%20MODEL%20ROASTING%20COFFEE%20MACHINES%20ENG%20New.pdf?dl=0
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    Has Garanti Manual

    They just got back to me..here is what they said, " Hi, I need an image of the control panel of the user's machine. If you can send me this image and serial number, I might be able to help. If the user cannot send the image and share the serial number, the general user guide is as attached...
  48. topher

    💵 For Sale Probat L-12 Coffee Roaster

    Question, How did you load your hopper with the ceiling so low? Surprised no one has jumped on this. Looks like a pretty good machine. Probably would clean up nice. Just knock out the cob webs, little degreaser and she might look ok.
  49. topher

    Newby here

    I've never used a popcorn popper for coffee...loads of people do it though. I bought a toy off amazon and love it! It's called a Kaldi Home roaster. Check it out...reasonably priced. I bought mine off amazon.. https://eng.homecaffe.net/ as for using your popcorn popper...take notes when you...
  50. topher

    Has Garanti Manual

    I reached out to them. I will let you know what I hear.
  51. topher

    Has Garanti Manual

    opps...my bad... https://www.hasgaranti.com.tr/home I would assume emailing them would be the best route.
  52. topher

    Has Garanti Manual

    Have you reached out to the manufacturer? https://www.garantiroaster.com/contacts/
  53. topher

    High Blood Pressure

    I had a friend who also had high blood pressure and doc said cut back on the coffee. He did but not the amount but the process. He went from drinking espresso and french press all day to filtered coffee all day..results? His blood pressure dropped.
  54. topher

    💵 For Sale Pacamara Collaborative Nicaragua RAW beans For Sale

    Yeah...I've roasted it all. Hated roasting Malabar and wont roast robusta anymore. I used to play with a small percentage of robusta in an espresso blend but stopped. Don't need to boost your crema if you are using fresh coffee.
  55. topher

    💵 For Sale Pacamara Collaborative Nicaragua RAW beans For Sale

    So sort of like roasting monsooned Malabar...just need to pay attention.
  56. topher

    Has Garanti Manual

    I would reach out to the manufacturer. Did they stop making the 10kilos? I just went to their site and they offer 2 , 5 and 12 for shop roasters. Email them that you purchased a used machine and need the manual. They should be able to sort you out. Next find a local fabricator as well a...
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    Preparation

    Find a local roaster and invest in a decent burr grinder. As for drinking instant? I personally would rather not drink coffee then. My folks give me a hard time. Every time we go for a meal they get coffee after. I decline. They say," I can't believe you have been in the coffee biz your...
  58. topher

    💵 For Sale Pacamara Collaborative Nicaragua RAW beans For Sale

    Can I ask what you mean by a great challenge for any roaster? Side note, the original post is from 2021.
  59. topher

    The Coffee Forums Poem

    It is kind of scary what ChatGPT can do. I love it but it could be bad for education. I can see kids imputing their homework/assignments and not learning anything. That is scary.
  60. topher

    New brewing process: BLOOM BREW

    Lol. I will be the judge of that. I threw my French press out because I am not completely sure the oils that sit on top of your brewed coffee(from the press) are good for you. I know a friend who switched to filtered coffee and his cholesterol dropped considerably. I will try and pick one up...
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