The Wonderful World of Weird Coffee Science

The Hard Bloom In this episode of “Weird Coffee Science”, we dive into the fascinating world of coffee brewing, specifically focusing on how the temperature of coffee beans impacts the brewing process and the final taste of espresso. The video presents a series of intriguing experiments that explore the relationship between brew temperature, flow rate, and grind profile. From heating beans to 60 degrees Celsius to chilling them in the freezer, the experiments reveal surprising insights into how temperature affects extraction and taste. The video also references the 2015 World Barista Championships and offers a practical experiment for viewers to

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Unraveling the Mysteries of High Humidity Coffee Storage

Weird Coffee Science: High Humidity Coffee Storage Part 1 of 2 Weird Coffee Science where we delve into the impact of high humidity on coffee storage. This experiment, sparked by a viewer’s suggestion, explores the potential benefits of storing coffee in a high humidity environment. The video takes you through a month-long journey of storing coffee with a humidifier maintaining a 69% moisture level, and comparing it with coffee stored under regular conditions. The results? A fascinating exploration of taste, acidity, and brewing behavior. Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur or a casual drinker, this video offers a unique perspective on

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Regional Coffee Flavors

In this video I discuss the 3 major coffee growing regions and what kinds of flavors you can expect from each.

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How Home Coffee Roasters Can Find Great Green Coffee Beans

In this weeks video I talk about How Home Coffee Roasters Can Find Great Green Coffee Beans. In many ways home coffee roasters have more information about sourcing green coffee beans than ever before thanks to the Internet. As many new home coffee roasters flood the coffee market, this is the perfect time to talk about how to find great green coffee beans to roast at home. In my video, I share how home coffee roasters should avoid coffee sources that don’t provide details about the farm and the coffee. A country and a few tasting notes aren’t enough to

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The Caffeine Conundrum: How Does Coffee Affect Your Sleep?

Coffee is widely consumed because of its fruity and floral flavor that make us accustomed to it. But in some cases, the caffeine found in it is what mostly people want to boost their daily lives. The caffeine found in coffee is one of the most generally devoured stimulants in the world. It is considered as a psychoactive drug, which can offer benefits as well. But at the same time, caffeine may also result in the reduction of the amount of deep sleep you enjoy. In this integrable view, we’ll examine the relationship between caffeine consumption and the quality of

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SR800 vs CBR101! | Fresh Roast & Gene Cafe Compared

Today we’re putting the Fresh Roast SR800 up against the Gene Cafe CBR101! We love both of these roasters, but is one better for YOU than the other? Which one should YOU buy? If you’re looking to pick up an SR800, CBR101, Unroasted coffee or any other home roasting supplies, support our channel by shopping with us! https://thecaptainscoffee.com/ Beginner’s Guides: Fresh Roast SR800: https://youtu.be/Ck5XUPlRPh8 Gene Cafe CBR101: https://youtu.be/wywchIApWNI Follow us for more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsCoffee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_captainscoffee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaptainsCoffee Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:43 Overview 06:23 Customization & Ease of Use 08:53 Final Verdict

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Gene Cafe Coffee Roaster Demo

Check out our 2021 updated Beginner’s Guide for the Gene Cafe: Hope you enjoyed the demo! If you’re looking to purchase a Gene Cafe, unroasted coffee or other home roasting supplies, support us by shopping with us! http://www.thecaptainscoffee.com

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Razzo Roasting Chamber Review | 12″ v5 with Fresh Roast SR800

Today we’re reviewing the Razzo Roasting v5 12 inch roasting chamber! How’s it work, how’s it made and most importantly, is it worth it?! Watch to find out. *Correction at 03:15 – it’s Slugging, not Slogging! Note to self, have experts proofread script before filming* If you’re looking to pick up an SR800, Unroasted coffee or any other home roasting supplies, support our channel by shopping with us! https://thecaptainscoffee.com/ If you’d like to pick up a Razzo Chamber or Chaff Collector Extension Kit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RazzoRoasting?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1104944176 Check out our entire Fresh Roast SR800 & SR540 Playlist for more: Follow us for more!

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Fresh Roast SR800 Thermocouple Installation for Artisan | Temperature Probes, Mastech & Phidgets

Links to EVERYTHING mentioned in the video can be found here: https://thecaptainscoffee.com/pages/thermocouples-and-thermometers We hope you enjoy watching David install a temperature probe (thermocouple) in his Fresh Roast SR800! We breakdown what a bean temperature probe is and why it’s useful. We’ll also discuss a few different options for thermometers, including the Mastech MS6514 and Phidgets. The next video we’ll dive into Artisan and how it can be setup for the SR800. DISCLAIMER: Modifying your roaster may void your warranty, damage your roaster and there’s a risk of personal injury if you’re not careful! If you’re looking to pick up an

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SR800 Dark Roasting Indonesian Coffee | Beginner’s Guide

Shopping for an SR800, green coffee or other home roasting supplies? Support our channel by shopping with us! https://thecaptainscoffee.com/ The Captain’s Coffee humbly presents our beginner’s guide to home roasting dark Indonesian coffee with the trusty Fresh Roast SR800! Indonesian coffee is perfect for folks who like to roast medium to dark roasts and it’s super easy! We’ve included our full tutorial for home coffee roasting this unique origin as well as a handy template/recipe to get you started! For more SR800 (and SR540) guides, check out our playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN1WqO4DwZr-vH3Ag35X70fRMQxYTYhPv Follow us for more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsCoffee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_captainscoffee/ Twitter:

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Gene Cafe ULTIMATE Beginner’s Guide! | CBR-101 Home Coffee Roasting Tutorial

We hope you enjoy our complete beginner’s guide to roasting coffee with the Gene Cafe CBR-101! In this video we break down how the Gene Cafe works, share our favorite tips and tricks and showcase a demo roast. Even if you’ve been roasting with the Gene Cafe for a while, check this video out, we bet you’ll learn something new! Let us know what you think and share your tips and tricks in the comments below. *UPDATE DECEMBER 2022*: Since the release of this video, the manufacturer has clarified their stance regarding pre-heating the CBR-101: “We do not recommend preheating

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SR800 Honey Process Roasting w/ Extension Tube | Beginner’s Guide

Shopping for an SR800, green coffee or other home roasting supplies? Support our channel by shopping with us! https://thecaptainscoffee.com/ Our beginner’s tutorial for home roasting honey processed coffee with the Fresh Roast SR800 and its Extension Tube! In this video we break down what honey processed coffee is, how we like to go about roasting it with the extension tube and we’ll walk through a sample roast which you can use as a recipe or template. For videos breaking down washed and natural processing: Washed: https://youtu.be/a6W07lbLWgw Natural: https://youtu.be/wQ9SmQRTKlQ For more SR800 (and SR540) guides, check out our playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN1WqO4DwZr-vH3Ag35X70fRMQxYTYhPv

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Fresh Roast EXTENSION TUBE GUIDE | SR800 Home Coffee Roasting Tutorial

The Captain’s Coffee humbly presents our guide to the Fresh Roast Extension Tube for the SR800 and SR540! Before you get going, you may want to watch our SR800/SR540 Beginner’s Guide First: https://youtu.be/Ck5XUPlRPh8 Support our channel by shopping with us! https://thecaptainscoffee.com/ We’ve also got a big variety of roasters, unroasted, green coffee and other home roasting supplies. Thanks! Thanks very much for watching! Please like if you enjoyed the video and comment if we missed something you’ve picked up in your experience to share with your fellow roasters! Subscribe for more coffee related videos and you can also follow our

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SR800 Light Roasting Natural Processed Coffees | Beginner’s Guide

Shopping for an SR800, green coffee or other home roasting supplies? Support our channel by shopping with us! https://thecaptainscoffee.com/ The Captain’s Coffee humbly presents our beginner’s guide to home roasting natural processed coffees such as the classic light roasted Ethiopian Yirgacheffe with the trusty Fresh Roast SR800! We’ve included our beginner’s tutorial for home roasting naturals as well as a handy template to get you started! For more SR800 (and SR540) guides, check out our playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN1WqO4DwZr-vH3Ag35X70fRMQxYTYhPv Follow us for more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsCoffee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_captainscoffee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaptainsCoffee Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Part 1: What is Natural Processed Coffee?

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SR800 Medium Roasting Washed Coffee | Beginner’s Guide

Looking for an SR800, green coffee or other home roasting supplies? Support our channel by shopping with us! https://thecaptainscoffee.com/ Hey everybody! Today we’re sharing out tutorial on how to roast Fully Washed coffee to Full Medium with the Fresh Roast SR800! In this guide we’ll be breaking down what Fully Washed processed coffee is, why we like to roast it to full medium (usually) and we’ll walk you through a sample roast which you can use as a template to get you started at home! For more SR800 (and SR540) guides, check out our playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN1WqO4DwZr-vH3Ag35X70fRMQxYTYhPv More on roast

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Fresh Roast SR800 ULTIMATE Beginner’s Guide! Home Coffee Roaster Tutorial

If you’d like to support our channel you can pick up an SR800 from us! https://thecaptainscoffee.com/ We’ve also got a big variety of roasters, unroasted, green coffee and other home roasting supplies. Thanks! The Captain’s Coffee presents our Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to home coffee roasting with the Fresh Roast SR800! If you’re roasting with a Fresh Roast SR540 or even an older model SR500, this video will still be a great starting place for you! We’ve also included the most important tips and tricks for roasting with the SR800 and SR540, so even if you’ve been roasting with these machines

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3 Tips For New Home Coffee Roasters

3 Tips For New Home Coffee Roasters Roasting fresh green coffee beans at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. You will be amazed at how great it will taste compared to store bought coffee. As a home roaster begins to gain experience, it is natural to want to improve their skill. My video includes 3 tips for new home coffee roasters that will lay a foundation for understanding what is happening to the beans while you roast your beans and how you can improve the flavor or your home roasted coffee. We look at 3 phases of coffee

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Fresh Roast SR540 Review And Roast

I am doing the Fresh Roast SR540 review and roast with this popular home coffee roaster. This hot air coffee roaster is a popular choice for the beginner and seasoned home coffee roaster. In this video I discuss the features of the SR540, how to control the roaster and even do my very first roast as I discuss basic roasting concepts. If you have never roasted coffee before, this video will give you enough information where you can buy this roaster and have a successful roast. This roaster is available from several coffee roasting retailers or you can find it

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3 ways to increase coffee sweetness while roasting

Today’s video discusses 3 ways to increase coffee sweetness while roasting. Many of us who are roasting specialty coffee are aiming for sweetness in our cup. I share 3 ways to increase coffee sweetness while roasting by the processing, density and profile we roast. Each of these can increase the level of sweetness we can experience in our cup of coffee. What type of questions do you have about home coffee roasting. Comment below OR go to my community tab and answer my post! Video Timeline 0:00 3 ways to increase coffee sweetness while roasting 1:15 The type of processing

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How To Roast Sweet Flavorful Coffee

Home coffee roasters can learn how to roast sweet flavorful coffee. During the coffee roasting process, heat is applied to the coffee beans. Over time, chemical reactions take place with the natural sugars and amino acids in the coffee coffee (seed) bean. These are known as caramelization and maillard reactions that form sweetness and acidity. In order to achieve these reactions, heat over time, properly used, will form sweetness and fruitiness in the bean. In this video, I address how to roast sweet flavorful coffee. There are a couple of other videos I made that will help add context to

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How To Find The Best Manual Coffee Grinder In 2022 / 2023

Are you looking for the best manual coffee grinder to brew delicious coffee at home? A hands-on method is indeed the best way to connect to your brewing process. Given the good cost-performance ratio of manual grinders, it wouldn’t be a surprise if they’re becoming an essential brewing tool in the specialty coffee industry. While hand grinders require time and a little bit of effort to do the grinding manually, they can still play a significant role in brewing the perfect coffee. And since some of us don’t want to spend a lot of money or don’t have enough space

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