Roast Coffee Bean
Roast Coffee Bean questions and answers
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Q: How many mgs of caffeine does a medium roast coffee bean have in it???
Been wondering for quite some time now...
A: Coffee and Caffeine's Frequently Asked Questions
Caffeine Content in beans and blends
(Source: Newsletter--Mountanos Bros. Coffee Co., San Francisco)
VARIETALS/STRAIGHTS
Brazil Bourbons 1.20%
Celebes Kalossi 1.22
Colombia Excelso 1.37
Colombia Supremo 1.37
Costa Rica Tarrazu 1.35
Ethiopian Harrar-Moka 1.13
Guatemala Antigua 1.32
Indian Mysore 1.37
Jamaican Blue Mtn/Wallensford Estate 1.24
Java Estate Kuyumas 1.20
Kenya AA 1.36
Kona Extra Prime 1.32
Mexico Pluma Altura 1.17
Mocha Mattari (Yemen) 1.01
New Guinea 1.30
Panama Organic 1.34
Sumatra Mandheling-Lintong 1.30
Tanzania Peaberry 1.42
Zimbabwe 1.10
BLENDS & DARK ROASTS
Colombia Supremo Dark 1.37%
Espresso Roast 1.32
French Roast 1.22
Vienna Roast 1.27
Mocha-Java 1.17
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/caffeine-faq/
Q: Are espresso beans the same as dark roast coffee bean?
We just bought an espresso maker and don't know what kind of beans to buy
A: Espresso beans are roasted dark. I used to manage a coffee shop for 3 years and our espresso bean wasn't the darkest. In fact on a scale of 1-10 it was like an 8 roast. We had a darker roast which was a 10 roast.
On another note its not the actual bean that determines the "espresso" its the grind of the bean. To start out you can gring your beans for different types of makers. You can grind an espresso roast bean for a regular coffee maker. You'de grind that on medium. I can't recall exactly the order of the grinds. I know espresso is like the second to the finest grind. The finest gring I believe is turkish, its clost to being a powder. If you go to like a Kroger or a Mijer you can look at the grinders they have there in the isles and check out the dial for the different course-ness of grinds.
If you like flavors you can grind flavors into an espresso grind, but i dont recomment it, your machine will take on the flavor eventually. Get like a medium-dark bean with an espresso grind and you'll be happy. If you go too fine you'll have more grings in your shot of brewed espresso, too course and it won't brew correctly, you'll have a weak shot. Hope this helps, anymore questions email me at detroittiger85@yahoo.com
Q: Do you know where I can learn about how to roast coffee bean in L.A.?
I want to have a rostery coffee shop in the future
if you know where to educate about roasting coffeebean,
plz let me know
A: Buy a home roaster and start experimenting at home. Keep a detailed log of all your roasts so you can look back on them and learn. There are tons of informative web sites.
Q: I just bought a compact coffee bean roaster for home use, can someone tell me how to roast coffee beans?
A: Hello, try this site. I hope it helps!
http://www.burmancoffee.com/homeroasting/
Q: how to roast coffee beans using toaster oven?
I was wondering how to roast some green unroasted coffee beans in a toaster over? I want to make a mild roast or medium roast.
A: Here's a link to roasting them in an electric oven. I can't find one for a toaster oven, but you can use this guide and keep a close eye on them. I'd set the temp 25 degrees lower for a toaster oven.
http://www.ineedcoffee.com/00/oven/
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Be sure to read all three pages.
Q: What is your favorite coffee bean roast?
A: I guess the thought of a roast type confused a few of your answerer's.
My favorite roast depends on the bean that I am roasting. Most Costa Rican's take a City to City + well where a Sumatra will usually have a better flavor at Full City to Vienna.
Several of the Ethiopian's can't go much passed City, while a Rwanda will have a very good flavor at City + or darker.
I have so far roasted about 25 different coffees and each is a little different. I am looking forward to the next few months because I may have an opportunity to try 15 to 20 new beans.
Q: How can you home roast coffee beans effectively?
A: I always buy the beans and grind them. Years of other crap has taught me to do this. It's very good, and much more cost effective.
Q: How do you roast coffee beans?
A: If you are not going to use a home roaster (search for home roasting) or go look at www.sweetmarias.com. Then the best way that does not take too much skill is a hi air pop corn popper. The is a book called Home Roasting, but having tried a few of their ideas I found that the hot air pop corn popper is the easiest.
You can find home roasters from $120 to $4000 if you want a specialist roaster.
The real question is what beans are you using
Q: how long does it take to roast a brazilian coffee bean?
A: A brazillian minutes.
Q: Where can I find freshly roasted coffee beans in Cincinnati, OH?
Just got a new coffee grinder, looking for some freshly roasted beans here in Cincinnati, any ideas?
A: Coffee Please
6930 Miami Ave.(Madeira)
(513)271-4700
1-800-756-8833 online orders
http://www.coffeeplease.net
Coffee Please has a wonderful assortment of the
finest beans from around the world.Their processing
method is described to you on their page----an excellent
page that features numerous blends.
Good luck with shopping and enjoy the results.
Q: Can I use dark roast coffee beans to make espresso. Or should I buy designated "espresso" beans.?
A: You may use any beans you like to make espresso. However, certain beans are better than others. I blend 3 parts South American, and 1 part each Indonesian, African, and Central American. I roast it very dark, JUST oily, but not black. "Espresso" beans are regular beans, just blended for espresso brewing, which, is a very specific way to brew. Unless you have a really good espresso machine (not a $59 version from Wal Mart) it doesn't matter. Use whatever.
Q: Can I bring roasted coffee beans into Switzerland?
I'll have a trip to Switzerland, canI bring a little roasted coffee beans (200g) into Switzerland?
A: Yes you can.
Website of the Swiss Federal Customs Administration:
"For as long as it has been imported personally, food (with the exception of alcoholic drinks) for personal consumption at one’s own home is, in principle, tax free up to the allowance of CHF 300.-."
http://www.ezv.admin.ch/zollinfo_privat/essen_trinken/00356/index.html?lang=en
To avoid problems with airport security you shouldn't carry the coffee in your hand luggage.
Enjoy your trip.
Q: What are some brands of authentic, dark roasted strong coffee beans. Something that can be ordered?
I'm looking for some high quality, strong, dark roasted coffee beans from outside the U.S. Preferably Nicaraguan, but as long it's the good stuff. NOT Kopi. Any Brand suggestions?
*No "Google it / search it" answers.
A: If you want something really strong, try looking for some French Roast. Its pretty much as dark as you can get. Most major coffee companies carry some kind of french roast.
Kona coffees are usually dark roasted, but not always. While its technically part of the US, its really an island in the middle of the pacific. They usually have a pretty strong, yet smooth flavor. If you want dark though, make sure its a dark roast Kona.
You can also try looking for some peaberry coffees. Peaberries are rare and occur when the coffee cherries grow in ones instead of twos. They usually have a really robust and full flavor.
As for brands, Illy is a really great European brand. Caribou is a US company that imports a lot from central and south america. Peet's is also pretty good.
Q: How do you roast your own coffee beans?
I would like to get them to a dark roast.
A: I went to a flea market and bought an old stainless steel 2 quart pan. I only make 1 or 2 pots worth of beans at a batch. Freshly roasted and ground beans are always the best. Turn the heat on to medium high, add some beans to the pan, and roast. About every 5 to 8 seconds, I toss the beans. You reach a point when you know by sight and smell when the beans are done. They will be dark brown, but still have a nice aroma. Over roast them and they're bitter. You'll make a batch or two of bitter ones. But you learn. And you'll have coffee that's so much better than the beans you buy in the store.
Q: How do I add flavorings to home roasted coffee beans?
I am pretty sure that the roasted beans need to be soaked in the flavorings, but do not know what type of flavors are available or how this process works.
A: You can make Cinnamon coffe by grinding the beans and adding some ground cinnamon to the grounds before brewing... MIGHTY TASTY! They also Sell coffee that is Flavored for example Maxwell house sells both Hazelnut and French Vanilla.... Other companys like Gevalia sell many different flavors of coffee! You can also buy Flavored Creamers from the store to add to regualr coffee... Can cut down on the amount of sugar that way! GOOD LUCK! Hope this helped!