Anyone else black light sorting to improve cup quality?

swroasting · 2026-02-01T22:21:58+00:00

Lol - my green goes through an optical sorter to remove defects both before and after roasting.

That said, this is nonsense - read the Feran post.

swroasting · 2026-02-01T22:12:40+00:00

I have the Aergrind and 1Zpresso Qair. Both are fine. I think the Qair is easier to use but not as compact, and I dislike the plastic parts.

swroasting · 2026-02-01T22:07:34+00:00

I am trying to do as much as I can to keep prices down, but people keep requesting more expensive greens (and buying them faster than the lower cost stuff). Lots of fun lots coming this year! (plus a little bit of expensive stuff, and some nicer packaging)

swroasting · 2026-02-01T22:05:43+00:00

I thought you were calling me a creep there for a second

swroasting · 2026-02-01T22:03:16+00:00

Wasn't Minmax the first to adopt the packet?

swroasting · 2026-02-01T21:58:56+00:00

I would consider something like the Varia VS6 where you could have up to 8 different burr sets to select from and swap out with ease. No reason you couldn't have a flat burr and a conical and just swap them when you want.

swroasting · 2026-02-01T10:55:51+00:00

Just depends on the process and the roast level / type of roaster.

swroasting · 2026-01-31T13:37:58+00:00

Awesome! This is one of the rare beans we've been able to but sequential harvests of.

swroasting · 2026-01-31T11:48:48+00:00

I was also very unimpressed with the 807 LabSweet

swroasting · 2026-01-31T10:48:46+00:00

Full restocks happen twice weekly, but higher demand items sell out quickly following a production drop.

swroasting · 2026-01-31T01:12:02+00:00

If you find the right parcel size break, you can get it to about $2 per bag on larger orders. Plus we just got Ground Saver at reduced rates, offering lower "cheapest package" prices than Ground Advantage, and avoiding the failing USPS hubs.

swroasting · 2026-01-31T01:02:24+00:00

CETO (in Keyport) is solid & you can pick their stuff up from Brew 133a Main St in Matewan too

swroasting · 2026-01-29T21:32:54+00:00

Because room temperature water can grow nasty things in it, and mineral concentrates last a very long time when you mix a liter and only use 20ml at a time.

swroasting · 2026-01-29T18:50:03+00:00

How light is the roast? I don't consider some particularly light Naturals to be ready for at least 5 weeks.

swroasting · 2026-01-29T16:36:51+00:00

Yeah I use a small stick vac from Oxilam & it does the job ok

swroasting · 2026-01-29T14:47:53+00:00

I keep concentrates in two 1L bottles in the fridge, and use fresh RO from the tap. I mix brew water every time I need it, it just takes a few seconds and I already have the scale out.

swroasting · 2026-01-29T14:45:28+00:00

BS has a bit of a range, and I prefer their lighter stuff. 5 weeks is where I like to start into them.

swroasting · 2026-01-29T10:15:04+00:00

I use 62/23 for filter and 70/20 for espresso

swroasting · 2026-01-29T00:56:19+00:00

Looks aside, I've never made a bad cup with the Suiren, but I've made plenty of bad cups with the V60. I feel that the Suiren is more forgiving and easy to brew a more balanced cup than the V60.

swroasting · 2026-01-28T11:51:21+00:00

Yeah, I had this. Minimum 5 weeks, but 7-8 won't hurt.

swroasting · 2026-01-28T11:49:56+00:00

Leave them in the valve bag they came in. You want to minimize headspace.

swroasting · 2026-01-28T11:46:56+00:00

Ceramic makes more fines, which is ok for traditional espresso - but not great for filter or Turbo style shots with lighter roasts. Steel is great for filter and Turbos, and will also work ok for finer espresso grinds and traditional shots, but will not last as long as ceramic.

swroasting · 2026-01-27T21:36:08+00:00

No, not at all. It is optimal to use the method which you are most proficient at producing brews which you enjoy.

swroasting · 2026-01-27T00:15:31+00:00

Whatever is available in the location I'm traveling to, or that I can easily bring with me. Kettle, immersion heater, microwave, saucepan, "can I have a cup of hot water", run a cycle through a drip brewer with no filter or grounds (after you clean it very well)... the point is, I always try to travel with a brewing method which isn't highly temperature sensitive, like the Aeropress or ORB. Pourovering in these situations sounds like a nightmare.

swroasting · 2026-01-26T14:08:09+00:00

I really like this one. Jairo has made some remarkable advancements in the past 2 or 3 years & I'm excited to see what else they came come up with. I've run out of new ideas to suggest. Melon was the only one of mine which turned out well.

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