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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Lance Hedrick's intro milk steaming video

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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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Here's the Hot & Fast recommended roast profile for the SR800 with Extension Tube (Post )

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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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33 Roasts Logbook

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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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Costa Rica La Minita Estate

Sumatra Raja Batak Peaberry (Catherine scored this an 87!)

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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!

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