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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[@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]

Karl yes

[@karlhebbs]

Phd

[@karlhebbs]

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[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@davidm.448]

I am considering roasting coffee for a side hustle / business. Thanks for this. I used to road coffee at a business decades ago. Now after roasting a few batches at home i am hooked . I remember those days of good coffee and want them back. I am excited for the process and know what it takes . But thank you for listing it all out . Yes it’s all about a plan. The legal part is what i am most concerned about . Roasting at. Home. In my home. Have to check out if i need a true class A chimney or not ? Or simply an exhaust tube. You get the idea. For now just having fun getting a bunch of roasts under my belt . Enjoying Costa Rica laminita right now . I’ll reach out again. Thanks

[@givenofudge]

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

[@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!

[@MindOverMatter841]

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

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Glad to help my friend!

[@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?

[@AlijaBurris]

This video has helped me SO much! I already had known about a couple of people you mentioned and it was just so good to hear I’m headed down the right path of starting my business, thank you!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

What other videos would you like to see? What else would you add that was essential when first starting out?

[@newrickydas]

Would like to know more about your hands on experience regarding packaging n selling the end product (roasted beans) n dealing with customers.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

@@newrickydas I will be sure and add that one to the list! I think as soon as I get my roaster back up I will make a "Start to Finish" video where I go through the entire sale process. Great idea my friend!

[@TheBaibis]

Why did you decide to purchase a bideli roaster and how it roasts through time? Did it ever break and how hard it is to fix it. Tell us more please about the packaging and the way to look for customers. Thanks.◖⚆ᴥ⚆◗

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Super great questions man. I will make sure and get a game plan together to cover these in a future video. My Bideli is actually down at the moment. I need to change a few parts out and get it back running. I have the parts actually just been procrastinating on it. Again thanks for topics. This is great insight to make a video on!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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?

[@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?

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@DamienWalshcomposer]

Great video Rob, appreciate it man

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem buddy! Glad it was helpful!

[@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!

[@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!

[@amandab4200]

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

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

It’s a fun journey for sure!

[@f8thtumblers32]

I just fumbled across your video and I heard you singing. Roasting is NOT for me but I loved watching and listening to your video.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Well heck ya buddy! I truly appreciate you checking it out. I never was to good at singing (or dancing) but I give it hell trying! Haha hope all has been well buddy and thanks again!

[@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.

[@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!

[@Cletushandyman]

I appreciate your video bro, thank you for the education

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

My pleasure buddy!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@BaysviewPg]

God damn ! You are the real genius !!!! To be honest, I jumped start the learning process by watching your videos, I make very good roasting after 3 attempt. One key point as mentioned in this video is, record down everything that you have done so that you learn how to refine your roasting profile. Thanks dude, you are just GREAT!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha thanks so much man! I truly appreciate the feed back and really appreciate you watching. Glad the video was helpful. How you been? Have you made the plunge yet?

[@BaysviewPg]

Thanks Rob, I am going to try different beans to see how it goes. It is indeed a rabbit hole, but really fun! Cheers!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

It is that. Happy roasting my friend!

[@BaysviewPg]

You have a good day, Rob!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@tomasursua7077]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@christianvasquez7921]

So much useful information, thanks Rob 😃

[@christianvasquez7921]

Would you have any useful links for people in the UK?

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thanks buddy! I truly appreciate hearing that and thanks so much for watching!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

@@christianvasquez7921 What type of links you referring to? Like the products or resources?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@clabouve1986]

My man from Louisiana! Definitely like and subbed ole son

[@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?

[@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!

[@werukinyua2088]

Just bumped into this channel. It's awesome. I am from Kenya. Our family business for many years has been coffee farming. I personally do arabica coffee a farming. But that's all we do. We just farm and sell it red-fresh. I want to begin roasting and probably packaging. But I am GREEN. All the information I search is too much, I feel I need a roadmap. I will go through all your videos and those that you recommend, but is there like some cheat sheet that covers the roadmap of different kinds of roasting?

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

There is no cheat sheet or short cut. The short cut is to get a small roaster and just start roasting and learning. It takes hundreds of roasts to get good so the faster you can start the better chances to learn. Plus everything you are reading and learning will start to make more sense once you have some experience roasting. The advantage you will have later is the direct quality of the production side. Are you looking to start roasting as a business over there? Hit me up if you have any questions! Happy to help!

[@almachavez6814]

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

[@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 😅

[@honeyiroam]

Wow! It’s amazing the science behind coffee roasting. I’ve been roasting beans in my cast iron skillet over a propane stove and I’m happy with my roast! Lol. Now I’m hooked and want to know it all. Thanks for the video, super helpful info

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Yes indeed!! Nothing wrong with the old skillet. Ya roasting can get deep in the weeds. The hunt for better coffee is always a fun journey. You planning to get a little roaster eventually?

[@honeyiroam]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee I’m enjoying it immensely! We posted a video on our whole process and dang was I proud of myself! Check it out for a good laugh. And I’m seeing a roaster in my future...it’s addicting! Taking it one step at a time before I buy out the whole store LOL

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Loved it! Fun family you seem to have. Gin, coffee and laughs. Nothing better!! Where you guys from?

[@honeyiroam]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee thanks for stopping by our channel! We do have loads of fun together. From Florida, lived in California for a long while and just recently relocated. Currently, camping/traveling/living in a tiny camper and traveling around Florida because it’s warm-ish 😂

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

@@honeyiroam Ya I saw that thing. Super cool looking! That is a huge topic now. Traveling like that in a minimalist style. I don't know what your plans are for KZbin but if you make a searchable video such as "How to travel with a tiny camper" it would make the video super searchable. Let me know if you guys ever roll through Lousiana!

[@anthonyedwardg.pelayo4063]

Hi Bob! Thank you very much for sharing

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@add.bihone3838]

Thank Brother Bringing this Great Information I really want to be coffee Roaster and will Reach you out

[@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!

[@travschula]

I just wanted to say Hi and thank you for your care and love...and sharing with us your knowledge freely...I am as green as these beans, my wife gifted me...along with a roaster and grinder. Also a new sub along with a thumbs up..

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

haha yes indeed buddy! Welcome to the journey! Time to turn the green beans a darker color. What kind of roaster did she get you?

[@travschula]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee Yes you are right to call it a journey. A craft to say the least...roasting, brewing, storing and or mixing beans...Polish to shine...the skill of this craft...cup after cup and over time... "CAFEMASY Coffee Bean Roaster". She figures if I like it. I can always upgrade...I also know like most things in life...the best most always seems to be simple or simplified and well polished skill with in the course of time...like any other craft..Practice "creates" pure fact...This carpenter a witness to that...

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

@@travschula Yes indeedy! Great one to start on. The basics you can learn on any machine. Its just about figuring out what angle drives the nail a little further than the last strike. I am actually playing around on a little "hive roaster" this afternoon. Its a cheaper roaster but you can still get some great roasts out of the lower end models once you get the hang of it. Hit me up with any questions and have fun my friend! Welcome aboard and thanks for checking out my videos!

[@travschula]

​@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee brother of the bean...Your care ProDuces and creates wonderful things in life.. I will apply your advice...as with the many Vids that fill my eye's. Your knowledge and advice in this kingdom of light...and these beans the fruits of life...Peace in stride.. Friend of mine. Thank you for your care and Time...

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Likewise brother!! Likewise indeed!

[@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!

[@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!

[@kenflajs9780]

Rob - how about a video on selling coffee? I’m really curious whether it’s best to toll roast, do online sales or just set out to establish a brand with restaurants (post-Covid world), hotels, etc. Perhaps all combinations but would love your input. You’re a great resource as I’m putting together my business plan. Looking to launch my business in mid-2021. Thank you for all you do!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

I will defiantly put this one on my list of videos. People often ask me about pricing and selling and I think I want to pull a another roaster in to make that video that way we can discuss different options and what worked and didn’t. Thanks so much for letting me know! Will def try and get this one made up. Have a good weekend buddy and hit me up if you have any questions in the meantime. Good luck on your journey bro!!

[@pglickman]

Great resource. Thanks so much Rob.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem Phillip! Really happy you found it useful and thanks so much for watching! You planning on getting into roasting or have you been roasting for awhile?

[@pglickman]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee Just getting started. I just finished going through a couple of your early videos. I enjoy the authenticity you bring to each video. Looking forward to watching more.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Heck ya man!! Roasting is a fun journey. It’s one of those rabbit holes that once you go down it changes how you view coffee forever. Hit me up if you have any questions and as soon as I get this move (moving houses at the moment) over I’m going to be cranking out the videos again. Thanks again for watching!

[@mannyj6517]

Really appreciate this video, thank you

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@Suheily143]

I'm in florida so the cottage law is a go.. I want to start roasting at home to sell. I worked for Starbuck 10 years but never did my own roast. Just want to say Thanks for all this info now I have an idea were to start 🤗

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Thanks so much for watching. Your 10 years of experience will be so helpful. That’s the side I struggle with. Never worked in a coffee shop so still have a lot to learn there. Good luck on you venture and I hope you crush it!

[@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!

[@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!

[@mugandahasan3980]

Man thanks for the information. I am a very little and local coffee farmer starting up a business in Uganda. #Bujabean coffee#

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Heck ya!! Are you growing coffee or roasting coffee to? How big is the farm?

[@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!

[@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.

[@AhmedAlabadelah]

Great introductory course, thanks.

[@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!

[@roygiehtbrock9124]

Myself when I go camping I have a cast iron pot with a crack in the bottom. I roast a few pounds a year for my own use. I have given some beans to freinds. They say that my coffee has a smoke flavor. Its fun to roast over a camp fire. And I injoy the smooth taste of whole bean brewed coffee. Thanks for your time. I like to share the stories.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Heck ya! Camp fires make everything better! So when you say “whole bean brewed coffee” you don’t grind them or crush them at all? Never heard of that.

[@roygiehtbrock9124]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee When I say whole bean I mean just that. Not ground or cracked. When we are at an re-enactment I would roast the beans over the fire as I said sometimes I would put a 1 inch square chunk of hickory or maple in with the beans. The wood would char much like the beans roast. Now you roast during the day then at night you take your bean in a 2 quart pot I take 3 hands full of beans put them in the water UN-ground. You hang your put near the edge of the fire careful not to boil your water. You leave your pot hang or sit next to your fire all night long. The next morning you build up your fire and put on you pot of coffee. Now as I tell people you have to cook your beans slow. Now cooking them slowly your coffee will not have that bitter bight like most coffee's do. You will have the smoothest tasting coffee you have ever had. Now I have met some people that thought they have tasted some really FINE coffee. This guy wanted to taste mine and I said the coffee was cold but didn't matter to him. It was the bottom of the pot. He tasted it and was amazed. So if you go to an event an if you see someone cooking there beans ask if you can have a taste of that whole been coffee. Oh ya never toss out your beans you just add another hand full and start the process all over again. Nice!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

What!?!? I’m going to have to look into this! I live close to Port Hudson and they do them all the time and Williamsburg, Va puts on a good show as I was stationed near it for a bit. Where you do re-enactments at? What is your role usually?

[@roygiehtbrock9124]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee I'm from Minnesota and most of the events we go to are rendezvous not civil war re-enactments. I portray a mountain man or woods man seeing how we dont have mountains lol. Or I can go as a carpet bagger or gental man. I've been doing this for over 25 years. I love the stories of men that hunt for furs (fur trade Era) and the carry there green beans and roast them as they needed them. Fun stuff

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Heck ya that sounds cool! Almost like a modern day Jeremiah Johnson!

[@robertyabut989]

I found my coffee roasting mentor!!!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

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

[@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!

[@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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[@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!

[@BosHK]

Great info, got myself some green beans, just deciding which roaster to get or try and source a 2nd hand one.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Second hand is a great option. Especially if you can cut out the shipping fees and stuff. There are some used coffee equipment Facebook pages that may have one available close to ya.

[@BosHK]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee Thanks Rob. Trying to source one in HK but people don't really home roast, green beans are expensive here. The SR800 looks good but I'll need a step down transformer for it....maybe too much hassle.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Where is HK? Where is that located?

[@BosHK]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee hi Rob, Hong Kong.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Nice! Dude check out Bideli on Alibaba. They are made in China so shipping should not cost near as much and you would not have to pay the duty fees. There may be some used ones over there you could get as well.

[@kirkgreenman1386]

Awesome video, I just opened a coffee shop. I was going to put a donut machine in but thinking of roasting. What did you record the video on. Your voice was so easy to listen to. Perfect loudness. Great job.☕️🫘

[@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!

[@jorgevicencio1942]

Valuable information, thanks for sharing. 👏

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

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

[@jaramemitchell6383]

You sir just won yourself another sub with this video right here! Thanks a bunch.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

I truly appreciate that buddy and thanks so much for watching! Where you at in the journey? Just getting started?

[@jaramemitchell6383]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee thanks for taking the Time to shoot out a quick missive, appreciate that. I’m in the process of the journey that is comprised of coming to the end of thinking about it and moving from that to actually making a plan. Vocationally I’m a cook but have been a long time coffee tinkerer (?) and my wife and I have been talking about starting our own business and we’ve been shifting our focus from a food truck or catering cafe to coffee.. I’ve never seriously considered it a legit option till last week and so now I’m just kinda soaking up as much introductory info as possible. Long time Hoffman watcher which is kinda how I found your channel. Really enjoying your channel, thanks for pounding the pavement for guys like myself. Keep us updated on that patreon account, looking foreword to that. Again, thanks For your content and your time.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Yes indeed man! You about to just jump off on in it. Are you thinking about doing a coffee truck? Do you have a food truck now? There is a great Facebook group for coffee trucks and they seem to be crushing during this Covid time. That’s the hard part about planning right now. You don’t know what laws are going to effect you at the moment. Where you guys from? Truly appreciate the kind words to. Means a lot!

[@jaramemitchell6383]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee we are up in Alaska. Don’t currently have a food truck, I work for a catering company/deli and grateful that we’ve made a decent transition into everything This last year.. word, it does make planning difficult and that’s been one of the things that’s caused me a lot of hesitation. (Not the only thing mind you but Certainly one, investing and then the vice tightening so to speak and making it even harder) .. I’ll look into that FB page.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

facebook.com/groups/mobilecoffeebusinessowners/?ref=share

[@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.

[@ignacionr]

Good stuff dude, thanks.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

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

[@franciscosantillancordova7017]

great info! Can you talk about some of the bigger roasters to buy for a business? thanks!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

I do in my podcasts. The problem is I don’t have much experience on the bigger roasters so I have to rely on the info from the guests for that. Starting it back up this week if all goes to plan!

[@troyanderson3983]

Super helpful, thank you for this!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

No problem Troy! Really glad it was helpful! You planning to start a little roastery or just do some home roasting?

[@troyanderson3983]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee I would like to have cold brew cart, where I toast my own beans. However, right now I have an undiagnosed illness that has kept me bed ridden for 3 years. So I try to learn as much as my body will let me, hoping I can one day make it happen!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Really hope you get well and are able to make it happen. If there is anyway I can be of help in the process please don’t hesitate to reach out! Hope you had a marvelous Thanksgiving my friend!

[@d.h.taylor6790]

Excellent. Loved it.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

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

[@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!

[@NatsRunningWorld]

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!

[@alexanderbalasky6174]

This was great.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

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

[@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!

[@stemazzo84]

awesome job man keep it up!!!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@annarosesteinle5853]

Thank you SO MUCH! This was incredible helpful. 👏🏽🙏🏽😊🥳 Time to go get educated!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

So glad to hear Anna! Really glad it was helpful! I see you are an English teacher. That super cool. Are you starting to home roast as well?

[@annarosesteinle5853]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee Hey Rob! Yes, I am! And I actually run a small coffee business with my husband! Previously we had an old partner roasting for us, but in the past 4 months or so we started learning how to roast with others and on our own, and we actually just bought our own roaster! So here’s to learning fast haha! 😅🎉👏🏽

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Haha heck ya! Roasting is a fun journey for sure. Where you guys from?

[@annarosesteinle5853]

@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee Yes it should be lots of fun! I am from Austin, Texas, but my husband is from Lima, Peru which is where we are currently located! 😊🎉☕️

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Oh dang! Do you live close to any coffee farms? Peru has some great coffee!

[@IanCrouse]

Great video. Seriously thinking about adding roasting to our catering business.

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

It’s definitely possible. A few batches depending on the roaster can make plenty for a good size gathering. People love seeing it too. I have people always asking to come watch.