Episode 96: This week, Bill (a newer roaster working with an SR800 and extension tube) asks a fantastic question: which coffee books deserve a permanent place on every roaster’s shelf? Stephen and Catherine dive into their favorite resources, from foundational roasting texts to broader guides on green coffee, blending, and the coffee industry as a whole. Along the way, they discuss why some books become dog-eared classics, how to navigate conflicting advice, and why learning from multiple perspectives can make you a better roaster.

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Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your coffee knowledge, this episode is packed with recommendations to help you build your roasting library and sharpen your skills.

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NOTES:

- Scott Rao's The Coffee Roaster's Companion

- Chris Kornman's Green Coffee: A Guide for Roasters and Buyers

- Kenneth David's new book 21st Century Coffee: A Guide & foundational Home Coffee Roasting: Romance & Revival (the 2003 publication is the most recent edition, however an revised and updated version reportedly in the works).

- Roast Magazine

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