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Computer-controlled coffee roaster is a bit much
How serious are you about your coffee? I don't mean how you need coffee to survive in the morning, but how serious are you about roasting it? If you're happy with Starbucks that's one thing, but some folks take roasting their own beans to the next level. And for those people, there are devices like this computer-controlled coffee roaster.
This enormous contraption hooks up to your computer to do its thing.
A fan inside the roaster controls the roasting process. The roasting chamber itself uses two tubes, one made of bakelite and the other a 3-inch diameter glass tube. To prevent damaging the setup and to allow for heat dissipation, this amazing Computer-Controlled Coffee Roaster uses a high temperature RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) Silicone. A screen at the bottom of the device can be used to empty the roaster and get freshly roasted beans at any time.Or, alternatively, you could just settle for Starbucks like a normal person. Just saying!
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By Coffee Maker Reviews at 9:07 AM ON 08/14/08
The only step remaining now would be growing beans in your own backyard..:-)
By dmspen at 10:13 AM ON 08/14/08
Starbucks is some of the worst roasted coffee on the planet - unless you like over cooked beans! All their roasts are way too heavy. Many beans need a lighter roast to truly bring out the wonderful flavors. With SB, you taste the burn of the bean and oil rather than the roasted flavor of the bean. Oh, yes, this roaster is cool and I do roast my own beans at home. Cost to roast your own? Less than $6/lb for premium coffee beans (75 cups).
By coffee maker ratings at 10:02 PM ON 10/07/08
i also need an electronic arm to help me drink it! :)
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