Dialing In Your Roast – Timing, Technique & Taking Notes

Dialing In Your Roast – Timing, Technique & Taking Notes

From The Roast it Yourself Podcast by The Roast it Yourself Podcast

March 27, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 96

About this episode

This episode dives into roast techniques and the importance of logging roasts for consistency in home coffee roasting.

In this episode of the Roast It Yourself Podcast, Stephen and Catherine tackle a listener question that turns into a deep dive on roast technique, timing, and consistency. Jennifer from New Hampshire asks how to get the most out of her Fresh Roast SR800—and whether there’s a “right” way to approach heat, timing, and roast profiles. Stephen and Catherine break down different roasting styles, explaining why there’s no single correct method—only what works best for your taste. They also explore one of the most overlooked tools in home roasting: logging your roasts. Even without advanced temperature tracking, simple observations—like when beans yellow, hit first crack, and finish development—can dramatically improve consistency and help you replicate your best results. If you’ve ever wondered how to refine your roast or make sense of your process, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you roast with more confidence and intention. Topics covered: Different roasting approaches and how to experiment Understanding roast phases without fancy equipment Why logging matters (and what to actually write down) How to use time and visual cues to improve consistency Have a question…

People in this episode

Hosts: Stephen, Catherine

Topics covered

  • roast technique
  • timing
  • consistency
  • roasting styles
  • logging roasts
  • improving roast process

Keywords

  • roasting techniques
  • Fresh Roast SR800
  • heat timing
  • roast profiles
  • logging roasts
  • coffee roasting
  • home roasting

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Fresh Roast SR800

Places: New Hampshire

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