Do You Really Need Better Roasting Equipment?
From The Roast it Yourself Podcast by The Roast it Yourself Podcast
March 20, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 95
About this episode
Stephen and Catherine discuss improving roast consistency and starting a small coffee business, offering practical advice and exploring the role of AI in roasting.
Episode 91: In this episode of Roast It Yourself, Stephen and Catherine answer a listener question from John in the UK about improving roast consistency and taking the first steps toward starting a small coffee business. They share practical, real-world advice on getting the most out of your current setup, how to squeeze maximum experience of each roast, and how simplifying your coffee lineup can lead to better, more consistent results. Along the way, they also explore whether tools like AI can actually help with roast profiling—or if experience still matters most. It’s a focused, no-nonsense conversation for anyone looking to level up their roasting or turn their passion into something more serious. Send your coffee roasting questions to questions@rypod.com for a chance to be featured on a future episode! ☕ SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our Instagram Account @RIY_POD CHECK US OUT HERE: Coffee Bean Corral YouTube Coffee Bean Corral Website Current Crop Roasting Shop Website Rancher Wholesale Website
People in this episode
Hosts: Stephen, Catherine
Topics covered
- coffee roasting
- equipment
- business advice
- roast consistency
- AI in roasting
- simplifying coffee lineup
Keywords
- coffee roasting
- roast profiling
- equipment
- business
- AI
- consistency
- advice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Coffee Bean Corral, Rancher Wholesale, Current Crop Roasting, Coffee Bean Corral Website, Coffee Bean Corral YouTube
Places: UK
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