The Roast it Yourself Podcast

By The Roast it Yourself Podcast

Current Crop Roasting Shop’s own Certified Q-Grader, Catherine Mansel, sits down with Stephen Burnett of Coffee Bean Corral to field questions from home coffee roasters and professionals alike about r... more

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How many episodes does The Roast it Yourself Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.

The Roast it Yourself Podcast episodes:

August 01, 2025 How To Find Exactly The Coffee You're Looking For
Episode 61: This week, we're responding to a listener's question about how to consistently find coffees that he enjoys and how to find good "taste-a-like" coffees when his favorites are unavailable. What can I say? We've got set up for a shameless plug!
SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected]
NOTES:
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CHECK US OUT HERE:
Coffee Bean Corral YouTube
Coffee Bean Corral Website
Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
Rancher Wholesale Website
...more
12min
July 25, 2025 "Newbie Roaster Here, Does This Look Normal?"
Episode 60: This week, we got an excellent question from a self-proclaimed newbie roaster, including a picture (linked here). He gave us some details about his roast and his setup, and asked us to evaluate how he was doing. This is an excellent discussion for home roasters, whether you've just started or you have years of roasting under your belt. Throw your comments in the mix, ask questions, or teach us something new!
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NOTES:
The delicious but barely pronounceable Kenya: Ndaroini AB, Nyeri District
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Coffee Bean Corral YouTube
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11min
July 18, 2025 Great results from a cheap machine?
Episode 59: In this episode, Stephen tackles a question from a local questioner about how to steam milk for his lattes and cappuccinos using the cheap, old, big box store espresso machine he has on hand. Stephen discusses milk steaming technique, points to a few excellent resources and tools for getting great milk foam, and (because home coffee roasters are a scrappy bunch) proposes some solutions that will (hopefully) elevate the results of even low-end equipment!
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NOTES:
Lance Hedrick's intro milk steaming video
Low-priced espresso machine with a quality steam wand (Breville Bambino)
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15min
July 11, 2025 10 Reasons to Start Roasting TODAY!
Episode 58: Why would anyone want to roast coffee themselves? We dive into this question, going through our Top 10 motivations for learning the art and science of coffee roasting, no matter if you have business ambitions or just want to share with friends! Whether you're a seasoned roaster or you're getting ready to take the plunge, this conversation will motivate and inspire you to dive in or dive deeper into the best hobby in the world!
SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected]
NOTES:
Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD
CHECK US OUT HERE:
Coffee Bean Corral YouTube
Coffee Bean Corral Website
Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
Rancher Wholesale Website
...more
14min
June 30, 2025 Best Coffee for Espresso?
Episode 57: We respond to a question from an espresso drinker who's just getting started roasting about which country/origin produces the best beans for espresso. We discuss some of our favorites and how to choose a good coffee and roast level for espresso, based on your tastes!
SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected]
NOTES:
Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD
CHECK US OUT HERE:
Coffee Bean Corral YouTube
Coffee Bean Corral Website
Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
Rancher Wholesale Website
...more
13min
June 20, 2025 Is AI Useful for Home Coffee Roasters?
Episode 56: A listener sent us an AI analysis of the raw coffee they were about to roast, based on just a couple of uploaded photos, which raised the question: Is AI this helpful for home roasters? Are there other uses for AI that roasters can take advantage of? Dive in with us and find out!
SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected]
NOTES:
Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD
CHECK US OUT HERE:
Coffee Bean Corral YouTube
Coffee Bean Corral Website
Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
Rancher Wholesale Website
...more
13min
June 13, 2025 When to Roast Hot & Fast vs. Low & Slow
Episode 55: We received a detailed roast log from a listener, along with a question -- why do the coffees I roast taste the same? The answer lies in profiling, and that's what we dive into today!
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NOTES:
Here's the Hot & Fast recommended roast profile for the SR800 with Extension Tube (Post )
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Coffee Bean Corral YouTube
Coffee Bean Corral Website
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10min
June 06, 2025 RECORD YOUR ROASTS! (Here's how)
Episode 54: This week, we're going into detail on the most important piece of roasting equipment there is -- your roast log. Whether you're roasting in a cast iron pan or firing up a 50 kilo production roaster, you MUST log your roasts, and we show you how.
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NOTES:
Pictures of the roast logs we're discussing
33 Roasts Logbook
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22min
May 30, 2025 Going from Home Roaster to Business Owner Tips
Episode 53: This discussion started out answering a question about upgrading from a personal home roasting machine to something that would work for starting a roasting business. In the process of answering that question, we covered a lot of little tips and considerations for folks considering taking that next step! Check out the links in the Notes section for the specific coffees and equipment we discussed in the episode!
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NOTES:
Costa Rica La Minita Estate
Sumatra Raja Batak Peaberry (Catherine scored this an 87!)
Commercial Roaster Lineup at Coffee Bean Corral
Bullet Roaster at CCRS
What deeper discounts for your roasting business? See if Rancher Wholesale is the right fit for you!
Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD
CHECK US OUT HERE:
Coffee Bean Corral YouTube
Coffee Bean Corral Website
Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
Rancher Wholesale Website
...more
19min
May 23, 2025 Best way to keep coffee fresh?
Episode 52: Should we be storing coffee in a valve bag or an air-tight container? This week, we dive into coffee storage strategies and discuss the best ways to keep coffee as fresh as possible for weeks!
SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected]
NOTES:
Pick up some extra one-way valve coffee storage bags here!
Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @RIY_POD
CHECK US OUT HERE:
Coffee Bean Corral YouTube
Coffee Bean Corral Website
Current Crop Roasting Shop Website
Rancher Wholesale Website
...more
16min

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How many episodes does The Roast it Yourself Podcast have?

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