Let us introduce them one by one.
1) Roasting machine
The roasting machine is the main unit.
This time, we have prepared a manual roasting machine called Union Sample Roaster.
Please refer to this article for the size of the roasting machine.
2) Accessories of the roasting machine
Here are the accessories of the sample roaster
A ladle used when putting beans into the roasting machine
Test spoon to check the beans during roasting
A test spoon to check the beans being roasted
This is all that is included in the sample roaster.
The following are tools that need to be prepared separately.
(3) Thermometer
Used to measure the temperature inside the drum during roasting.
Roasting can be done without a thermometer.
However, if you roast while measuring the temperature, it becomes an indicator and the roasting process becomes clearer.
It is also one of the most important tools to deepen your roasting experience.
(4) Gas stove
Heat source when using a roasting machine
Either a household gas stove or a cassette stove (porterable) can be used.
However, household stoves may have a safety feature.
(This is a function that automatically extinguishes the flame if the temperature rises after continued use of the flame.)
That is not a good feature for roasting.
In that case, you should choose a cassette stove.
(5) Green coffee beans
Green coffee beans from various regions and farms
You can freely purchase and enjoy beans that you want to roast or taste by yourself.
The taste of the same bean can be changed by changing the degree of roasting.
You can try beans that you have never tasted before, change the degree of roasting, and so on.
The charm of home roasting is that you can enjoy it as you like.
(6) Gloves
The roasting machine gets very hot, so gloves are necessary for safety.
⑦ Cooling fan
A fan is a useful tool to have.
Even after the roasted beans are removed from the roasting machine, the roasting process may continue due to the stored heat.
Therefore, a fan to cool the beans is useful for more accurate roasting.
If it is a small amount of roasting, a Japanese "Uchiwa" is also recommended.
If you do not mind a slight change in roast degree,
If you do not mind a slight change in roasting temperature, you can of course just put the beans in the cooling net provided and shake them.
These are the tools necessary for roasting.
