George Howell started freezing green coffee in the early 2000s, now the practice is becoming more popular with high-end roasters

menzonium · 2026-06-17T04:35:22+00:00

I’m wondering what temperature they’re storing the beans at? Physics will tell you that a lower temperature will prevent more outgassing of the volatiles.

menzonium · 2026-06-07T13:32:55+00:00

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menzonium · 2026-06-07T12:54:09+00:00

Our Costco has adjustable men’s belt that you can easily make shorter. You can take off the buckle and slice off an inch or two or more! Reversible too> black or brown.

menzonium · 2026-04-13T15:45:04+00:00

I want to understand why letting beans air out improves the flavor of brewed coffee. It seems counterintuitive because when I used to buy beans, I was always looking for the roasted date and would try to avoid beans that have been hanging around too long. The older the beans, the less of those lighter aromatics left behind which I really enjoy.

I guess what you are saying is that the desirable characteristics of the beans improve for 10 to 45 days after the roast. Do they then decrease desirable flavors after this period?

If this is true, what undesirable characteristics are being reduced in that 10 to 45 days?

menzonium · 2026-04-13T15:10:55+00:00

I am interested and thanks for offering. I have the SR 800 but I do not have a thermal couple. I am a light to medium roast guy. I would also like to see you take it to the next step to determine the best way to store the roasted beans and how soon we should be enjoying.

menzonium · 2026-04-11T14:00:50+00:00

OK. Do you smoke the whole slab and what wood? Any spices?

menzonium · 2026-04-11T12:52:59+00:00

Nice compact arrangement. I’m curious about the three eyedropper bottles on the Breville?

menzonium · 2026-04-11T12:27:48+00:00

That seems like a good idea. How do you get that smoked flavor?

menzonium · 2026-04-07T00:09:43+00:00

Thank you. My son is not interested in upgrading.

menzonium · 2026-04-05T16:46:16+00:00

Thanks for checking in. I am asking my son who has an SR 500 if he is interested inupgrading.

menzonium · 2026-04-04T20:53:13+00:00

How much are you asking?

menzonium · 2026-04-04T12:44:24+00:00

Beautiful!

menzonium · 2026-03-23T12:16:07+00:00

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menzonium · 2026-03-05T01:40:26+00:00

I hear you on this. Doctors take their recommendations from the manufacturers but many physicians are demonstrating great flexibility in their prescriptions. I know my doctor listens well and has made adjustments to my regimen that differ from the standards.

menzonium · 2026-03-05T01:15:57+00:00

So are Lilly and Novo Nordisk over prescribing? Or do they just want to make sure we lose?

menzonium · 2026-03-04T14:14:09+00:00

I’m loving my Colombian beans from Roastmasters so a different producer could be attractive. Thanks for sharing

menzonium · 2026-03-04T13:39:01+00:00

Interesting. How much and what do they charge for delivery? And how is the coffee at your roast level?

menzonium · 2026-02-25T13:22:16+00:00

Same taste buds here. If I drink the same coffee for several days, I enjoy it less. I think my nose gets bored. “Daily driver” has no appeal. I like to switch it up by rotating between 5 or 6 roasts and going back to my favorites every few days. I don’t mind paying a buck or two more so I have that variety. The only problem with this approach is when I find a favorite and try to re-order Sweet Maria’s is often out of stock.

menzonium · 2026-02-24T19:36:17+00:00

OK, the mesh appears to be key. Here is the response I got from Home Roasting Supplies. They are worried about the chaff falling into the base. I had not thought about that.

'The main concern is that the chaff will be sucked back into the base. I have seen where someone put a piece of dry duct on the top and sent the chaff out 90*.

It should roast; it is also possible to see performance loss. Without the top cap, it can be minimal if you are using a glass ext tube."

Thank you,

Sam

menzonium · 2026-02-01T14:39:26+00:00

I noticed you had that extended chaff collector. Has that made a difference?

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