HOW TO BECOME A COFFEE ROASTER? - Getting Started: Everything You Need To Know

So, the idea of coffee roasting popped in your head and now you are here… Great to have you and welcome aboard. I imagine your journey is starting out much like mine did, looking up roasters and figuring out where to get green coffee beans. You may also immediately want a large beautiful roaster before finding out how much they actually cost… gulp… Let’s start small!
I truly hope this video was able to bring some value to you. It can be very overwhelming in the beginning trying to find a roaster to cut your teeth on and green coffee that is not in 100-pound sacks. The hardest part is literally not knowing where to look or find the info you need.
Below are the resources I discussed in the video. I have consolidated a very basic list but please be aware there are far more coffee roasters, individuals in the industry, and coffee importers than I have listed below. Please use them to your advantage and learn as much as you can. This coffee roasting journey is truly amazing so let’s enjoy it together. I hope to bring some future value to the videos I have planned so please subscribe to stay in the loop!
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Education:
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• Reddit Group: / coffee_roasters
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[@dannyquiroz5777]

Rob, you just described the last 5 years of my life. This video would have saved me a bunch of time not having to discover all this on my own. I took an online course from Boot Coffee, read Rao’s book and got to roasting. Mill City Roasters course is a damn good binge watch. Tons more books and thousands of roasts later I’m still learning. No one ever talks about the dirty job of deep cleaning the coffee roaster and exhaust stack etc.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Dude! Truly appreciate this comment. Makes these videos worth while to make! I think most of us starting out in roasting have a similar experience. And ya there are not to many Instagram pics of roaster cleaning and maintenance issues! lol Thanks for watching my friend. Truly appreciate the support!

[@karlhebbs]

Karl yes

[@karlhebbs]

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[@karlhebbs]

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[@RobbieBobbie98]

I greatly appreciate your honesty. I can tell you’re just getting to the point with the best information you have and that’s exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Glad to hear it was helpful my friend! Enjoy the journey!

[@nabil2633]

Thank you for providing so much information on exactly what I was looking for. Much respect to you for pointing us to other content creators that you think are helpful. Putting the shine on others earned you a follow from me and so many others.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Well heck ya my friend! I truly appreciate hearing that. There are a lot more out there now with some great info. Good luck on your journey my friend and hit me up with any questions.

[@annadiaz6025]

You keep it real. Your short video was filled with where to go to if you are roasting as a hobby or looking at it for a business. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and all the resources.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Well I truly appreciate you watching and thanks so much for the great feed back! I try to keep it transparent as possible. I figure whatever I learn may can save others some time. Good luck on your journey Anna! Hit me up if you have any questions.

[@ahmadmadani8400]

Great video. No waste of time. So much info in just over 12 minutes. Love it. Thanks.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thanks so much for watching buddy! Those were the biggest things that would have helped me in the beginning and I tried to keep it pretty specific. Let me know if you have any questions. You just getting into roasting?

[@alisonmarray4864]

Hey Rob, absolutely love your attitude and demeanour, I’ve watched a lot of rubbish and was pleasantly surprised to hear your take on coffee, life and being. Thanks honey and keep the info coming, very much appreciated xx

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Oh wow! I truly appreciate that and really happy you enjoyed it! Roasting is a cool journey and I try and keep it light hearted and fun as possible. Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

[@AdirondackChef]

Thanks so much! Great content! I was so excited about a fresh bag of coffee I bought that I made some in my french press and drove my friend a cup of coffee. I'm looking forward to roasting hopefully soon.

[@bigcity4535]

Hey Rob, wow all I have to say is your information on this video is hands down the best I seen in a whole year since researching, straight to the point & Resources, I don’t think there’s a video like yours, and I am starting a coffee brand now this month, and I met some coffee roasters that am about do business with here New Jersey, Everything you said and provided on this video is amazing for me! Thanks!!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Heck ya dude!! That’s so cool to hear! Anxious to hear how it goes! Do you have a name picked out yet?

[@almachavez6814]

THANK YOU. you’re amazing for putting this together.

[@sleeplessmax]

You. are. so awesome for posting this. THANK YOU. I've been in coffee for a few seconds (7 years) and am just starting my roasting/business kick, and it's incredibly disorienting. THIS is EXACTLY the kind of video I need. Thank you thank you

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem at all! I truly am happy it was helpful and hit me up with any questions! Always happy to help!

[@q8ihassan]

You are a humble man, I wish you a huge success in your business, Watching you all the way from Kuwait City.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Truly appreciate the kind words my friend! Means a lot! You looking to get started roasting or do you have a roastery over there?

[@Ralagla]

Glad I came across this, google searches only take you so far. I've been looking to start roasting with hopes to eventually start a small business in the future. It all seems so daunting, but this helps along with the resources. Thanks!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem buddy! Glad you found it useful. Roasting is a fun journey and even if the business side does not work out you still have the skill to roast amazing coffee the rest of your life so it is a win win! haha Good luck on the journey my friend and thanks for watching!

[@omarperez-jw9oh]

thank you I've always loved coffee but never thought of roasting until I've envisioned owning a coffee roasting business. now I'm putting that idea into action and this is definitely a good step in the right direction. thank you for the ideas.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem at all buddy! Really glad it was helpful! Truly wish you the best on your endeavor and I hope you follow through with your dream. Hit me up with any questions. Happy to help buddy! Thanks for watching.

[@nakiisas]

Thank you for the effort for making this helpful video! .. and just want to let you know the production; 4k picture, sounds, lenght and especially your knowledge and POSITIVE energy.. everything is perfect! Keeping it coming!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Wow! Truly appreciate the positive feedback. Thanks so much! I am happy it helped. Are you getting into coffee roasting?

[@givenofudge]

I am a liberica coffee grower in Bohol, Philippines. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@dannisantiago7252]

A light hearted way of sharing information. Have an ikawa home. I need this. Self learning at its finest.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha thanks so much for the kind words! I truly appreciate hearing that! Good luck on your roasting journey!

[@Four2Tour]

It’s amazing what you can find on the internet these days. Forget encyclopedia 📚, just these resources on this video are powerful. Thank you for being a huge resource to strangers like me. Love the beard man!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha what a great comment! I truly appreciate hearing that. The roasting journey is a blast so enjoy! Hit me up with any questions.

[@conorohconnor]

Sir, you are a gentlemen and a scholar. Thank you for this.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem my friend! I truly appreciate you watching it. Good luck on your journey and enjoy!

[@austindavis1651]

I just got hired as a roaster and I start my training tomorrow. Super excited about it. I have no experience and the owner of the shop said I should look up some videos before coming in tomorrow. This video was at the top of the list and I found it really informative, and helpful for more resources. It led me to watching the Mill City Roasters tutorial #1 which was great. Also, your voice rules. Keep it up!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Heck ya dude!! Good luck tomorrow. That’s super cool you are getting to learn at an actual roaster. That is going to propel your learning for sure. I always thought my voice sucked so it’s nice to actually hear otherwise! Figured I sounded to much like a hick for most. Again, truly appreciate you watching my videos and good luck tomorrow. You going to crush it!

[@dubprocesslbc]

Thanks so much for all the information. Been into coffee for many years and recently decided to dive into coffee roasting. Love the video, thanks again.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Truly appreciate you watching my friend! Coffee roasting is a fun journey and your prior experience will make it that much more enjoyable. Thanks again for checking it out and hope it was useful to you!

[@gabrielbastidas7544]

Greetings from Venezuela, I just want say thank you bro! I started an informal business (for now) and it has been very hard to research and improvise. This video is going to save me a lot of time and money, thank you!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Heck yes buddy! Congrats on taking the leap into entrepreneurship! It’s an exciting ride for sure. Truly glad to hear the videos have helped. Best of luck my friend!

[@knight19711]

Hi Rob - GREAT information!! Thank you!! I just started roasting and "Burnt" through a few pounds. I will definitely follow your lead on roasting. Again thank you for all the resources of roasting nformation!!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem at all buddy! Really happy to hear the video was helpful! It’s a long process but the deeper you the dive into roasting the better the coffee starts tasting! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and hit me up if you have any questions going forward. Best of luck my friend!

[@bobvilla1234bobvilla]

Amazing, literally one of the most informative and awesome videos. Thank you so much.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha glad to hear and thank you so much for checking it out! Really hope it was helpful and good luck on your journey!

[@ibodhidogma]

Thank you SO much for this. I knew a lot of these resources, but I learned a lot of new ones, too. I would love to see a Part 2 to the business side.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thanks for checking it out Eric and I really appreciate the feedback. I think a part two would be great for this and I am thinking about collaborating with a larger roaster when I do it to go deeper into the weeds with it. Hope all has been well and stay safe my friend!

[@thecoffeelot3635]

I watched this last year and it was one of the main things that helped me take the leap of faith of starting a company. Now that I watch this again its so relatable and makes a whole load more sense! Keep putting out this great content Rob, it might change more peoples lives than you think!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Wow! Thanks buddy! Love the encouraging comments. I just did a podcast with someone that watched my videos when they were first starting out and now they are into 6 figure sells for the year. We spoke and now he is inspiring me back and giving me the confidence to push ahead. That’s has been my favorite part. All of us of just pushing and pulling each other up! Good luck on your venture buddy and I will def keep putting out the videos!

[@thecoffeelot3635]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee I think the nature of coffee is to build relationships and help each other up, should be anyways, there's the odd exception I know. I think we get back what we put in, and its nice to help each other out, karma is real after all! 😊✌ I think one of the hardest parts of being an entrepreneur is battling that self doubt, and stress to get the right message across.. I'm always second guessing stuff I post, insights doesn't help with the doubt sometimes either! haha So just wanted to encourage you, because I enjoy your stuff. I'm glad to hear you're having a second wind, I know you had it tough for a while with that hurricane etc.

[@Aaron-hl1nj]

This was very informative! Every step is a step I have walked through...that was encouraging!!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Really glad you enjoyed it Aaron! I went down so many wrong paths in the beginning I felt obligated to share some of the resources that helped me. Truly appreciate you watching buddy!

[@lcdealio]

Hi Rob, thank you for sharing these resources and for your witty, heartfelt, and completely authentic take on a very complex subject. Look forward to following your journey and hope to meet you someday to share a cup of coffee. All the best.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Coffee is indeed in the future for us! If you are ever in Louisiana hit me up!

[@MindOverMatter841]

Sir, you are a God-sent. Thank you for sharing

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Glad to help my friend!

[@VikramTrivedi-Speaks]

I am glad I saw this video, before starting off! Super Rob! 👍🏽 Thanks..

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem buddy! Truly happy you liked it and and hope it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@amandab4200]

Thank you for posting! I’m super excited about starting to roast.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

It’s a fun journey for sure!

[@anthonyedwardg.pelayo4063]

Hi Bob! Thank you very much for sharing

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem buddy! I truly appreciate you checking it out!

[@kaleidascopechannel]

Thank you for all the information!! Also, thank you for keeping it simple and straightforward. You're also very entertaining! keep it up!!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

So great to hear! Really happy it was useful! You planning on getting into roasting or have you been roasting for awhile?

[@kaleidascopechannel]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee Ive been thinking about starting! i've been a barista for at least 2 years and i've really enjoyed it. i thought i'd like to roast my own beans.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Oh heck ya! If you love coffee roasting takes it to another level. Especially with a Barista back ground. Hit me up if you have any questions. Always happy to help.

[@AhmedAlabadelah]

Great introductory course, thanks.

[@trizvfx]

Incredibly helpful. Thanks so much.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thank you for watching buddy and really appreciate the feedback. Good luck on your journey and hit me up if you have any questions.

[@dabeanman808]

Wow. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Gald to hear my friend! I truly appreciate you checking it out. Hit me up with any questions and good luck on your Journey! Have a blessed new year!

[@sandiebeauty2067]

Thank you vey much, very helpful , great video wish you all the success.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Well thank you so much! I truly appreciate hearing that! I’m going to keep doing my beat and the same to you! If you have any questions or need anything hit me up! Always happy to help and discuss coffee!

[@crawler61]

Great video. I've been roasting all of the coffee I consume myself for about 2 years now. I started using a popcorn popper that I modified with an Arduino and a Solid State Relay to enable me to modulate the heat. That served me well for a long time, but I could only roast 85G batches and it was taking all my Saturday mornings to roast enough to have, and a little to share once in a while. I'm using a Chinese Wok now, on my stove. I can roast bigger batches, and the clean up is easier. I can spend less than half of the time roasting, but the drawback is that it is very labor intensive, constant stirring, and I am not always getting as good of roast uniformity as I'd like. Great job of pointing out so many great sources of information. More roads to go down...

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha there seems to always be a new road to go down! I started on a little Kaldi and I hear you on the small batch size. I could do like 150grams so I was always having to do multiple batches to last me the week. It’s a fun journey though for sure! Hit me up with any questions and thanks again for watching my friend. Glad it was helpful.

[@loganJmalone]

Awesome info thank you so much for the insight!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem buddy! Glad you enjoyed it! Best of luck on your journey and thanks so much for watching!

[@davidobrien6098]

Thanks Rob, Your awesome

[@timqin4889]

thanks for sharing mate, I found this is very helpful. now I know where Im going to start.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Truly happy it was helpful! It’s a fun journey buddy so have enjoy! Hit me up with any questions!

[@underwang]

thank you! I own a 25 year coffee shop. We survived CoVid and we rebuilt our shop. But now we need to survive long term. I have never met a coffee person so aligned with meself. Cheers!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Ya 2020 was a beast. I am hoping we can all have a better 2021 for sure. I could not imagine operating a business like coffee last year. Especially as my full-time job. Hats off to you my friend and all those others still standing. You guys are putting in the work! I truly appreciate you checking out my videos!

[@nickbrotherton]

Gotta love a fellow southern dude shootin it straight

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha yes indeed buddy! Truly appreciate you watching! Where you from?

[@skynut38]

You rock dude. Thanks!!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem!

[@mkpleco]

Seet maria's is great, their beans, site, and video are all great. I started out with Sweet Maria's by getting a whirly Pop that I still use, motorized. More often than not I get my beans from Bohdi Leaf, they have great beans and people there. Thanks for this video. You have some great information here.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thanks so much my friend!! Ya I love sweet Maria’s. I follow their YT channel as well. Ol’boy on there has been all over the place and is so knowledgeable on the entire process. I would love to go with them one day and learn it all. I truly appreciate you watching and have a great year my friend! Happy roasting!!

[@robertobreno2742]

Great video!! Almost the same steps i walked starting the coffee roasting path.. Keep the flame alive! Ps. To me, Rob Hoos' Modulating the Flavor Profile was the switch from "education" to "action"

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Truly appreciate the feedback buddy! I’m going to do my best to keep it lit! Thanks for watching!

[@earthling94]

I ended up here (more like started, depending how you look at it) I got a dedicated smoker and i love it. I was like “maybe I can smoke some coffee..” 💡lol but watching this, turned me on to another hobby and will look into a dedicated roaster possibly. This was super informative, so with that being said, I’m off to it! Thanks! Peace and love to all

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha my buddy did it and it turned out ok. Was not great by any means but it did work. It’s a fun journey for sure man. Truly appreciate you checking out my video and hit me up with any questions!

[@DistilledStills]

This video is a treasure, not just for someone who wants to get into roasting but for any coffee enthusiast. The links are a major help, thank you!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

So glad to hear that my friend and thanks so much for watching! You getting into roasting or have you been roasting awhile?

[@DistilledStills]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee No I'm just a homebrewer, but I am a curious person I like to know what goes into bringing that good coffee to my home! This helps a ton.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha nothing wrong with that. Ya it’s amazing how much work goes into coffee. Once you learn the entire process and see how many hands it touches it’s amazing it is as cheap as it is. Again thanks for watching and have a great week! Happy brewing my friend!

[@michaelmorgan8977]

Thank you so much for the video and all the links! liked and subscribed.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Truly appreciate that! Loving hearing that the video and resources where helpful! Good luck on your journey my friend!

[@shanewilson2152]

Hi Rob, thanks for all the great information, gives me something to think about.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem my friend!! Truly hope it is helpful and thanks so much for checking out my video!

[@abilicatino4386]

Hey Rob! Just found this video today! I’m a fellow Louisianan! Love your video and will be watch a lot more! Thanks for doing these :)

[@jjschick923]

Great information…thank you

[@rondonaldson5740]

Way to pull it all together. Well done Rob.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thanks Ron! I truly appreciate that. I tried my best to widdle it down as the first cut was pretty long. I know attention spans are short now days so I was hoping the message compiled and came across good. Thanks again for watching my friend!

[@LMM2121]

So I’ve been binge watching videos over the last two days and this ONE video has taught me more than all of the others combined! Thank you for the information and laughs.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha so good to hear my friend! I truly appreciate that! You planning on getting into roasting or have you been roasting awhile?

[@LMM2121]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee I’ve roasted a few times in the stove and really enjoy the process. I’m interested in getting a small roaster and doing it as a hobby for a bit, maybe sell to friends and family.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Heck ya! There are some pretty decent smaller home machines out there now. It’s a rabbit hole so the search for better and better coffee will always haunt you! Haha

[@LMM2121]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee yeah that’s what I’m learning

[@optical76]

Dude great video! You really put it all in a nice comprehensive little beginners journey package. I started down the rabbit hole with home espresso a year ago, now all I can think about is roasting. Never did it and don’t have a roaster. I have a budget of 5k. I want to home roast with the intent of hopefully starting a local roaster business because we have nothing in our area. So not sure if I should start tiny or go with a 1kg or 2kg roaster from the start. Subbed and glad I came across your channel. Hell yeah man love ya!

[@Dg_Longboards]

Awesome just what I needed- straight to the point thanks man🤙

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem my friend! Glad you found it helpful and thanks so much for watching!

[@jorgevicencio1942]

Valuable information, thanks for sharing. 👏

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thanks so much and no problem Jorge. I truly appreciate you watching and for the feedback!

[@tomasursua7077]

Hey, thanks for the offer! I’ll be in touch!

[@XxMatchboxMandiixX]

Thank you for this! I’ve been watching James Hoffman and roasting in a kettle pop. About to make the leap to buying an actual roaster!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Super cool!! Ya I watch Hoffman a good bit too. Hit me up if you have any questions. There are some really good deals on “used coffee equipment” page on Facebook. Sadly a lot of Roasters’s and coffee shops went out of business recently due to Covid. You may can find a good deal on a used roaster there. Good luck and thanks so much for watching!

[@dereklee4523]

Hey Rob, enjoy watching your content. Been educating myself and about to start turning beans.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Roasting coffee is a fun journey man. Truly hope the video helped and good luck on your journey!

[@DamienWalshcomposer]

Great video Rob, appreciate it man

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem buddy! Glad it was helpful!

[@josuath3366]

Yay. I am glad to find this video

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

I’m happy you are happy! Haha thanks so much for watching and hit me up with any questions!

[@jesspetsch9428]

Just got some green beans delivered today, time to experiment tonight. Thanks for the helpful vid!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem my friend! Glad they have been helpful. What type of beans did you get and what are you roasting on?

[@alayamitchell1793]

I needed this one!!!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thanks for watching Alaya! Glad to hear! Truly hope it helps.

[@bkemp9245]

Great video, love your style!

[@drinksunbear]

This video helped me so much, don't think I can say that enough

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

So glad to hear buddy!! I truly appreciate you watching and wish you the best of luck to you. Hit me up with any questions!

[@ignacionr]

Good stuff dude, thanks.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem my friend! Glad you enjoyed it and hit me up with any questions!

[@jamewithaz]

Im so glad i found you, im trying to get a job next week for this. I wanna be one hella

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Nice! Good luck next week and hope you enjoy it! Appreciate you watching buddy!

[@rodinasmolikova]

Thank you, really helpful and also fun to watch

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thanks so much for watching and truly appreciate the feedback! Means a lot my friend. Hit me up with any questions.

[@cptbaker]

That's so funny, I toured Sweet Marias years ago when I was Antigua, but hadn't a clue who they were until I decided to get the roasting and found your video now 😅

[@d.h.taylor6790]

Excellent. Loved it.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thanks so much my friend! Truly appreciate you checking it out!

[@stemazzo84]

awesome job man keep it up!!!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thanks so much buddy! Def going to do my best! Thank so much for watching!

[@huntdonger]

Just got started roasting with a Fresh Roast machine and it is so interesting learning how deep the rabbit hole goes. Thank you for this video!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

I haven't tried one of those yet but the air roasters make some pretty even roast. The rabbit hole turns into outer space eventually! haha Truly appreciate you watching and glad to hear the video was helpful. Hit me up with any questions and good luck on your journey!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

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[@alexanderbalasky6174]

This was great.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Glad to hear buddy. Hope it was helpful and thanks for watching!

[@mickeytheis7786]

This video is so helpful... Thank you so much.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Very glad to hear that! Hit me up with any questions! Hope all has been well.

[@morylmamie8410]

Great Video, Great accent! love it. Thanks for sharing your passion! I am in Mayotte

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha dude I just had to google that one! Never heard of Mayotte! Looks like a super cool place. Would love to visit that area one day and also see Madagascar. Thanks so much for watching buddy. I truly appreciate the feedback! Hit me up with any questions.

[@paisacoffee2916]

I loved this video! Thank you Rob

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem at all! Thank you so much for watching!

[@danielmcadams8588]

This is awesome! thank you for the pointers, I have my popcorn roaster on the way. gonna play around with it with a long term intention of business!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

heck yes,buddy! Learn the basics, taste a ton of coffee, and dive off into the deep in. Hit me up with any questions and thanks so much for watching!

[@waliddargazelli8004]

Thank for a great knowledge

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem my friend! I truly appreciate you checking my video out.

[@robertbennett5964]

Love the video! Thank you. I had to pull my car to the side of the road to subscribe to your channel so I could listen to more videos on my long trip to work!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha yes indeed! I truly appreciate you listening and subscribing my friend. Glad to hang out with ya on your way to work!

[@DarleneDrozdowski]

This was so informative!!! Thank you!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thank you so much Darlene! Hearing that makes it all the worth while making these video. Truly appreciate you watching and have a wonderful weekend! Let me know if you have any questions on anything.

[@abelooper7575]

My journey begins. Thanks for the video my dude.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem my friend! Good luck on your journey! It will be a blast!

[@humstrumbangtwang]

I’ve been roasting for 8 years as a hobby. Why couldn’t you have made this video back then haha. Well done.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

If I would have known what I know now I would of started everything earlier. Including this channel! Haha. what are you currently roasting on?

[@Cletushandyman]

I appreciate your video bro, thank you for the education

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

My pleasure buddy!

[@sbellosa]

dude. tons of great info here. Thx!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Truly happy it was helpful and thanks so much for watching. Let me know if you have any questions. Always happy to help!

[@sheilastevens7956]

This is fantastic information!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Glad it was helpful. Hit me up if you have any questions. Always happy to help.

[@austinguntz6085]

Awesome content!! Keep it coming dude!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Austin!!! Thanks so much dude and congrats!! You life is about to become so much better!

[@Blkcoffeeroastery]

Great video! Succinctly packed with valuable Information and you’re full of vibrant southern personality. I love it! Thanks.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Not a problem at all my friend! Glad you found it helpful. You looking at getting into roasting? It’s a fun rabbit hole to go down for sure!

[@Blkcoffeeroastery]

Rob Pirie - Cedar Ota Coffee yep just started a home business

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Welcome to the journey my friend!

[@GameWithMeNatNat]

Really appreciate this video thank you 🙏

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem my friend! Truly hope you enjoy the roasting journey and hit me up with any questions!

[@nassanyassin]

Love your video Dude, thanks for all the info you're providing here.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem at all! Thanks so much for watching! You planning on getting into roasting or have you already started?

[@nassanyassin]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee Yes, I started roasting for home use about 2 months a go. Purchased a GENE CAFE. I am loving this thing a lot. In the near future i'd like move to the next level. roasting company.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Super cool man! Ya it’s good to learn the ropes first like your doing before just jumping in. Truly wish you the best of luck my friend and hit me up if you have any questions!

[@AlainStewart]

Thanks so much man. I've been roasting for a bit of time now, but I really need to educate myself and finding resources has been a bit of a challenge, so thanks again for the video.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Not a problem man. That’s why I made it. I went down so many dead end rabbit holes in the beginning. It’s a fun journey for sure and the resources I discuss are just the tip of the iceberg. There plenty more! Good luck on your journey man and hit me up if you need anything!

[@AlainStewart]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee Awesome. Thanks so much.

[@mannyj6517]

Really appreciate this video, thank you

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thanks so much for checking it out buddy! I truly appreciate it! Hope it helped!

[@timmulligan3376]

Thanks for the video Rob, Nice plain and simple, looking forward to your next one on the dark art of cupping ! I've just joined Coffee Roasters Forum on FB, We're in UK, Stay Safe, Stay Roasting, Tim

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

You will not regret joining CR forum. There are some very experienced roasters in there! I truly appreciate you watching and the feedback! Hope all is well on your side of the pond and stay safe as well!

[@henryedison926]

Love your attitude and comedy

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thank you so much buddy! I appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching and hope life has been treating you good!

[@damien1090]

Great info, thanks.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Not a problem my friend. Truly appreciate you watching. Hit me up if you have any questions. Always happy to help.

[@jerrytang9514]

A 12-minute video brought me 12-minute of gold. It rarely happens on KZbin. Thank you very much.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha thanks so much man! Glad to hear it was helpful! That makes my day to hear. You just starting out or do you already have a roaster?

[@jerrytang9514]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee Hey man! Thanks for replying. I'm just starting out but it took me a while to arrive at this decision so I'll stick around! I'll definitely look to your channel for future advice.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

@@jerrytang9514 Cool deal buddy! It is a fun journey for sure. Once you go down it though there is no turning back! Good luck and hit me up if you have any questions. Thanks again for watching my friend!

[@jerrytang9514]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee Haha sounds good! Will do.Thanks bro!

[@joelrivera612]

Dreaming of starting in the business. I live in the heart of Puerto Rico where coffee is grown. Thanks for the tips.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem my friend and good luck on the journey! Puerto Rico has some great coffee. I can’t wait to see how it continues to improve as more people turn to specialty. Lots of opportunity there.

[@flumunge]

A friend : hey do you know someone who could help me start roasting coffee? Me: yepp. There is this PRO on youtube, Rob Pirie, follow in his footsteps and your set for life! I love your short videos that you succeed in put a huge amount of information in short space of time!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha! Thanks so much man. I am an amateur just posing. lol I am no where near a pro yet. I am hoping these video help people get the basics and then run on their own. I would love to get to the pro status one day but I now realize I would have to quit my day job and pursue coffee full time. Hopefully soon that will be an option but not at the moment. Appreciate you watching and for the kind words!

[@tracykotzee953]

Rob that was an excellent video, thanks so much for sharing all your knowledge. I'm several months into the research stage of roasting and I'm happy to say that I've covered most of the bases you talk about, but there are some excellent new resources too (I haven't tapped into The Real Chris Baca yet, looking forward to that now). Love your approach, great delivery (I've worked as a TV producer for 25 years and you're a natural!). Just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to following you. :-)

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha! Wow Man! That’s a huge compliment! Thanks so much and glad these videos are helping! Let me know if you have any questions going forward. Always happy to help!

[@c05837880]

Thanks man, very helpful video, great beard too!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Glad to hear it was helpful and thanks so much for watching! My beard appreciates the love too! Haha

[@robertyabut989]

I found my coffee roasting mentor!!!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha thanks buddy! Hope the video was helpful and thanks so much for checking it out!