Saturday, February 26, 2011

Roast Your Own Coffee at Home - A Video Tutorial - (of sorts)

I have no idea why I do this to m'self. 
I really think I need to be one of those blogs that photoshops everything and puts that foggy filter on it so that things look all dreamy.
But here we go - roasting your own coffee.

I had to do it in two parts - cause I really don't know how to work a camera.
And at the tail end of the first one - I've no idea what happened.
And - I want braces.
And.
Liposuction.

http://www.burmancoffee.com/ is where I order my beans from - but there are quite a few green bean purveyors out there - so just Google 'green coffee beans' or 'roasting your own coffee' and you'll be amazed at the offerings.

YouTube has a bunch of videos about coffee roasting, and they probably don't involve singing, choking, and stumbling over your words like mine.
At least I didn't burn down the garage - yet.




    Here's another blog post I did about coffee roasting about a year ago, has some great before and after       pictures.




*clarification about the de-gassing part - it's just putting them in an air tight container and not using them for a couple of days.*
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  1. jaimiebFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    AWESOME!
    I don't know about braces, but you certainly don't need lipo! And go ahead and sing more, you've got such a great voice!...Gosh, I sing out loud and can't sing worth a darn, the cats try and bite me...

    I think I am going to try this!

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  2. BonnieFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Jayme,
    Do you put any oil (or any type of lubricant) in the bottom of the pan before you begin to roast the beans? It may be a silly question, but I know nothing about this, so just thought I would check. I ordered my instant yeast off of Amazon earlier in the week and have my new cast iron dutch oven all seasoned and ready to go. I better hurry as I am getting behind! Oh, yes, I splurged on some King Arthur's flour, too. Can't wait to try my first bread! Thanks so much!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Jayme you did marvelous! Love your voice too. I got my Dutch oven today and we are making the bread dough tonight...........daughter is coming over in the morning for a hot slice. Just so others will know a cast iron Dutch oven at Wal-Mart was 35.00. Now I've got to go find a whirlie popcorn popper. I love coffee so I'm looking forward to roasting my beans. Wish Phyllis would have made an appearance.
    Peg from Decatur

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  4. Janie FoxFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I have been roasting too small of a batch... who knew? - prob why I burnt a couple! Love to hear you sing! Gosh girl, I am coming to visit some day and you can serenade me in person!

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  5. KonnieFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I love you Jayme. You give such good info and you are entertaining too. I think you did a great job and no lipo and braces needed. Now I need to check out your other videos.

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  6. JoyFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Coopster,

    Love the coffee tutorial! As I said before, I am not a coffee drinker, but I soooo want to try this. I think I need you to start giving me a list of things I need to have in advance like dutch ovens and camp stoves. Mainly because I want to run into my garage this very minute and roast some coffee, yet I don't have any green beans or a camp stove. Wait, my husband says we have a camp stove. Oh well, who knew! I love it and I feel like I want to drag my soccer chair into your garage and listen to you sing while you roast your beans.

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  7. cherylFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Question Coop...do you pour your hot beans right onto your tile counter or do you put something down first? I'm afraid I'll stain/crack/ruin my new countertops!

    And will you please come observe me for my virgin roast? I'm skeered!! I don't want to ruin my first batch! k? K! Thankyouverymuch.

    I'm gonna be sooo cool doing all this stuff you do! Ha!!

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  8. Joy TiltonFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    first off I need one of those whirlybird popcorn poppers and then I need to find a source for the green coffee beans. We do love fresh ground and I buy my beans at Sam's club and the coffeemaker grind them each morning. Coffee is at the tippy top of my list, so I just may have try this. One question, do different varities take more or less time...I know the beans I buy are sometimes chocolate brown and sometimes dark brown.
    P.S.I wish the banty had made a guest appearance!

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  9. JulieFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    We are SO going to try this! My hubby is a coffee snob, so he can't wait!!!

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  10. Mary BethFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I don't do coffee, but it was great info and fun to watch you roast yours. I too wish the banty had made her appearance. Looking forward to more posts.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I haven't even watched the video yet and already I can't stop laughing... okay... getting my composure and now going to click on the movie.

    Di

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Okay.. I'm back. Excellent, fun and informative. We love you just the way you are!!

    Di

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  13. Flat Creek FarmFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Perfect!! Thanks for being my coffee bean roasting mentor last year. I need to get back to that before I forget everything. Truly was the best coffee we've ever had. Your video is wonderful, and you also have a lovely singing voice! Thanks for inspiring us! -Tammy

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  14. PatraFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    This may be a silly question but did you say you gas them? Does that mean you leave the container open or cracked to let the gas off? I just love the things you do!! I'm gonna try the bread for sure, then I might just try the roasting.. You make me want to learn cool things I didn't know I wanted to know!! hhmmm..

    Patra

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  15. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Oh girl you are ah hoot! I loved your videos. I wish I could grow my coffee beans as the price will sky rocket soon. We love ya jist the way you are!

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  16. One Pretty Little BoxFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    I CANNOT wait for the pie crust video!!! Please help a girl out!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    You are perfect! Thanks for the info. My nine year old made the dough from your video yesterday, will cook it this a, after church. Thank You! now to get some beans. jan

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Who knew???? I am so going to try this! I've been living under a rock! Also, you can sing for me anytime......your great!

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  19. ain't for city galsFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    wow...not nearly as hard as it sounds..I have the same question..when you gas them do you put the lid on or off...pie crusts would be my next preference....

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Jayme,
    I think you missed your calling as a video tutorial (ist). Can that be a word for today? And your singing voice is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your down home skills, I had no idea that roasting coffee beans was that simple. I am going to try roasting now. Thanks. Lastly, I like many who asked the question about gassing, what is it exactly, and what is the process?
    Bridgemor

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  21. kimberly wheatFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Ok, that has to make the best cup of coffee known to man (woman)...yum! I'm amazed how easily you function with the mittens on! I kept thinking you were going to drop things, especially the pretty canister! ;-)
    Loved that you had a chicken helper, too!

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  22. MelissaFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    You are awesome Jayme! We are huge coffee drinkers and now I want to try roasting my own beans.

    Have you always been so ready to seize life by the horns? I love it!

    Many Blessings,
    Melissa

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  23. BrendaFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    You are so much fun Jayme! We have one of those whirly corn poppers and we have a camp stove so I could do this, I could. But I would need to replace the old popcorn popper with a new one first because it is hubs and we do use it for popcorn. Have a great Sunday!

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  24. NatashaFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    That's so very cool! (Well, I guess cold for you, standing out in the barn!) The sound when it starts cracking reminds me of the crackle of camp fire... all the more reason for you to sing while roasting coffee! :)

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  25. JodiFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Very excited to try this! I have been a frustrated coffee drinker for YEARS! Never understood why I couldn't enjoy an amazing cup of coffee in my very own home. Now I have hope. :) A few questions...I noticed you had the fliptop lid opened towards the end of the roasting...how do you know when to do that? Also, are you totally going by sight on "when the beans are done"? How brown do you want them? And, oh, I would love to know more about what you do next. The grinding process and what kind of coffee maker you would recommend.

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  26. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    My favorite part was the credits: Directed by: (Insert Your Name Here).
    HAHAHHA!
    You are so cute. I wish I could sing. I still do not wish to roast my own beans though.

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  27. marytylermotorheadFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Hope this takes. That's what I'm talkin' about!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqsMKvkzdwc

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  28. debbie @ happy little cottageFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Only you could get away with blogging from your garage! :)
    Your coffee makes my Folgers French Roast seem sad and pitiful! I'll be over in the morning for a cup!

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  29. NanaDianaFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    LOL- All you really need to complete this process is a donkey and a mustache and a hill to grow your own beans...just saying...AND you could serenade yourself as you rode into the hills. (Well, yourself AND the donkey)...lol

    Gosh, girl...you just do it all..and the truth is ...I would love you if you didn't do ANY of it. From one "old soul" to another- xxoo Diana

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  30. Two Guys and a LoomFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Just love your blog and can't wait to get chickens of my own! I nominated you for a "Stylish Blog" award. You can see the details on my most recent blogpost!!!
    Congrats!!!!!

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  31. Melissa@Little Log House ChroniclesMarch 1, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Jayme! You are so talented! I love watching you and your DIY videos.
    I want to roast MY OWN coffee now.
    What is wrong with your teeth that you need braces?
    And the liposuction? We should ALL have access to a a home machine if we want, as far as I'm concerned anyway. Can you just imagine the outcome of that? Maybe that's a bad idea.
    Oh yes, AND you have a great voice, why aren't you singing somewhere for a living? Or maybe you do. Fabulous!
    You are a natural in front of the camera!
    I'm a little late watching these but I hope you have a great day and can't wait forthe pie crust video.

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  32. Callie BradyMarch 1, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Tea? I'm a tea drinker, but I love, love the smell of brewing coffee. Which might seem a trifle odd seeing as how the smell of coffee also reminds me of skunk. Strange... I know.

    Your house must have the most glorious aroma... coffee, not skunk. Having your own channel on YouTube is so great. Now I have to go back and check out all your videos.

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  33. Renee WheelerMarch 1, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Fun to watch!

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  34. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    You're so entertaining and such a fun person to know from afar. Hubby makes his own coffee but doesn't roast his beans yet. When he gets on that kick I'll show him your video. Tried the bread yesterday and it's a keeper. Couldn't be easier! Thank you. Hope you make pie crust so simple. Peggy

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  35. DelenaMarch 1, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Entertaining video and great singing. You make this world a happier place. Can't wait for the pie crust video!

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  36. JulieMarch 2, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Checking back in to the bloggy world to catch up with everyone...WOWZERS...what all have I missed in being AWOL??? The post before this one ....sounds like you started a whole new life - picking up on another one out of your nine lives or however many you are pulling out of this lifetime, girl...I am all ears to hear about ALL this...And that girl is so skinny she looks sickly to me...(sorry skinny model)..however my eyes did pick up on how healthy the chickens look....purty!...AND I NOTICED THE GLASS OF WINE THEY HAD TO ALLOW HER TO DRINK BEFORE SHE COULD STAND THERE AND HOLD THAT POULTRY PROP.... LOL!!!!

    BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH....

    Have a good one dear Jayme...I'll be back to catch up! hugs hugs....xo

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  37. JoyMarch 2, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    This was great! And keep up the singing! You sounded wonderful. I am envisioning you all dressed up like a 1950's lounge singer/songstress, singing about Black Coffee and doing this video... I think, for future videos, dress-up, sing, and do your thing. For the upcoming pie crust video, dress as June from Leave It to Beaver, and sing?? You choose the song. Can't wait!

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  38. UnknownMarch 2, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    This is why I am soooo glad you became a blogger. You're too cute! And you're a natural in front of the camera! Now that I've seen this done, I really want to give it a try. I'm a visual person, I prefer to see how to do something rather than read it, so thank you!

    Oh and I'm glad to hear you're still planning on doing maple syrup this year! Yippee!! We're getting ready!

    ~Andrea~

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  39. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessMarch 15, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I think you are perfect the way you are and you have a wonderful singing voice. YOU need your own TV show!!!! YOU are perfect in front of the camera...

    YOU make me want to roast my own coffee... guess I will have to try this!

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