Why you should try roasting your own coffee

Discover the benefits of roasting your own coffee at home. From flavor control to cost savings, learn why this DIY approach to coffee preparation is worth exploring.

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    I find it fascinating to learn how the products we use every day reach us. I think anyone who enjoys caffeine should try roasting their own green coffee beans at least once. I don’t mean to say that everyone should become coffee snobs who only drink their own homegrown coffee, but just give it a shot. We live in a time when we can get anything we want almost instantly, like making a K-cup with a push of a button without thinking much about it. But do you know how much work went into making that product? 

    Most of us can’t grow our own coffee trees, since they only grow in certain places. But ordering green coffee beans online and roasting them ourselves is possible. By trying to roast coffee, I can appreciate the art of the roasters better. When I realize the skill that is needed to make the cup, it makes it more special and enjoyable. Roasting is only one part of the process, the other part is choosing and sourcing the right coffee or blend of coffees. This also takes a lot of effort and knowledge, but a good place to start for beginners is a typical South American coffee like a Colombian for example.

Have you ever tried to re-create a product commercially purchased and found you were surprised during the process?  Please share your experience in a comment below


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  1. JerryNovember 7, 2020 at 9:51 PM

    I really enjoy roasting my own coffee! I find that it is much smoother, and loaded with tons of flavor.

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  2. Michael_SNovember 7, 2020 at 10:28 PM

    One of the benefits of roasting your own coffee is that you can tailor it to your specific preferences rather than what is available where you shop. Thank your for leaving a comment

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  3. Ruben T.November 17, 2020 at 9:44 AM

    I really enjoy roasting my own coffee beans. I've been roasting my own beans now for a little over two years. Great post!

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  4. StephanieAugust 21, 2023 at 8:48 PM

    Great information. Thank you so much for sharing at my link party. I hope to see you again on Friday. :)

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