I decided to include a coffee aspect to my blog because roasting and brewing coffee are two of my favorite hobbies.
The process of finding ethically-sourced and ethically-grown coffee, and reading about the farmers and their communities are something I find interesting. And, the process of roasting coffee is a hobby I can enjoy where I get up from the computer and spend an hour doing something that doesn't involve a computer screen.
Coffee brewing is another process which allows a brief moment of solitude. Some people look at the way I make coffee and say that it's too much work. I, on the contrary, see it as a way for me craft something extraordinary, a true farm-to-cup experience.
Roasting
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My Roasting Gear
- Roaster
- RazzoRoasting 12" Chamber – highly recommended
- Chaff Collector Expansion Kit – highly recommended
RazzoRoasting make upgrades of outstanding quality. They often sell out of items quickly. I say this as a warning that I am linking the items, but there is a good chance they will be sold out when you navigate to their Etsy page. I believe they have a waitlist for their items.
Preferred Green Coffee Vendors
These are green (unroasted) coffee vendors I've shopped from, and can say I've had positive experiences with their customer service and/or products.
Green Coffee Vendors List
This is a general list of green (unroasted) coffee vendors I've compiled out of interest, and not to be construed as a positive or negative rating of the vendor.
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Brewing
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My Brewing Gear

- Manual Coffee Grinder – For one or two cups
- Electric Coffee Grinder – For multiple cups or espresso
Pour Over
- Hario V60 Kit – Dripper, Carafe, Filters, Scoop
- Gooseneck Kettle
- Scale
Espresso
- Flair 58 Manual Espresso – With heating element
- Dosing Funnel – Helps get the grinds in the basket
- Scale – Fits perfectly for my needs and Acaia's too expensive