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Friday, November 13, 2009

Save Money By Roasting Coffee At Home

If you are feeling the burden of the economic downfall on your shoulders, then a wonderful idea for you to consider is roasting coffee within your own home.

First of all, you can purchase green coffee beans directly from online retailers for about five dollars per pound. It is recommended to purchase these beans in bulk because that will save you money on your total cost, including shipping. Keep in mind that when you roast a pound of coffee, it will not yield a pound of roasted beans because it will lose about 20% of its weight.

When it comes to roasting, you can purchase a home roaster quite inexpensively, or you can also use a hot air popcorn proper. Many other people prefer to roast their home coffee beans in a pan on their stove, which is virtually free.

The bottom line is that if you want to save money on five dollar cappuccinos from Starbucks, then you can perfect your craft and create your own roast at home!

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Thursday, April 30, 2009

It is Time to Start Roasting Your Coffee!


Ch-ch-check it out. Home roasting coffee trends are on the rise, and I think it is time for you to jump on board. What you probably are aware of as a crazy coffee fan is that the generic canned coffee that you buy at your local grocer is way beyond stale. The point is that whole roasted beans will retain their freshness for about two weeks, and when you freshly grind them you have about two hours of premium quality. If you invest in a home roaster, you will be able to have your own “roast profile” ( which is a recipe to all you non-roasters out there), and customize your own coffee blend that tastes just like you. What more can you ask for? I think it is time…

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