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Guest Episode Episode 3

Home roasting isn't for everybody

Home roasting is exploding—and it’s no longer just for pros. Ray and Zack dive into the rise of the home-roasting movement with guest Robert Asami, a hobbyist roaster from the Bay Area. They unpack ultra-light roasts, the new tech driving the scene (Roest, Nucleus Link, Kaffelogic), and the growing culture of experimentation, education, and gear obsession.

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  • 00:00 - Introduction to Home Roasting
  • 02:52 - The Controversy of Ultra Light Roasts
  • 05:44 - Understanding the Appeal of Ultra Light Roasts
  • 08:51 - Philosophical Perspectives on Coffee Roasting
  • 11:48 - The Rise of Home Roasting
  • 14:42 - Technological Innovations in Home Roasting
  • 17:47 - Community and Knowledge Sharing in Home Roasting
  • 21:00 - Future of Home Roasting and Its Market
  • 29:21 - Introduction to our guest
  • 30:41 - The Journey into Home Roasting
  • 33:16 - Community and Collaboration in Roasting
  • 36:05 - Accessibility and Sourcing of Green Coffee
  • 40:21 - Challenges in Green Coffee Sourcing
  • 42:27 - Is Home Roasting Financially Worth It?
  • 44:36 - The Natural Progression from Home Roasting
  • 49:03 - Balancing Home Roasting and Green Sourcing
  • 51:55 - The Journey of Home Roasting
  • 56:34 - Passion and Community in Coffee
  • 59:02 - Navigating the Home Roasting Landscape
  • 1:03:33 - Co Roasting and Community Engagement
  • 1:06:36 - Rapid Fire: Coffee Preferences and Insights

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