The wait is over. After months of nurturing our indoor-grown coffee tree, the cherries are finally ready for the next phase. In this post, we’ll delve into the process of roasting and brewing your home-grown coffee beans, with a few insights on cascara tea along the way.
The Roast: Once the cherries were dry enough after a few weeks in the food dehydrator, it was time to remove the husks and beans. The beans were then sorted by size and quality before being roasted using a DIY popcorn popper contraption. The roasting process brought out the coffee’s unique acidity, toasty notes, and subtle chocolaty flavors. It’s worth noting that while our homemade roaster worked fine for this small batch, larger quantities may require specialized equipment.
The Brew: With the beans freshly roasted, it was time to put them to the test. We brewed a cup using a pour-over method, finding the resulting coffee had a pleasant acidity and full body. However, compared to store-bought beans, there was still room for improvement in terms of balance and complexity.
The Cascara: As for the cascara, or coffee cherries without the beans, we made tea by steeping them in hot water for several minutes. The resulting infusion had a fruity, floral flavor profile, making it an interesting alternative to traditional tea blends.
Indoor-grown coffee has unique flavor profiles that vary based on growing conditions and care, which can make for an interesting tasting experience compared to store-bought beans.
1. Roasting small batches of home-grown coffee can be accomplished with DIY methods like using a popcorn popper, but larger quantities may require specialized equipment. 2. Indoor-grown coffee has unique flavor profiles that vary based on growing conditions and care, which can make for an interesting tasting experience compared to store-bought beans. 3. Cascara tea offers a fruity, floral alternative to traditional teas and can be made using the leftover coffee cherries from the roasting process.
Close: Now it’s your turn! Have you ever grown and roasted your own coffee? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below. Let’s continue this indoor-grown coffee adventure together!
Questions & Answers
What are benefits of indoor grown coffee?
Indoor grown coffee offers year-round production, reduced water usage, and protection from pests and diseases.
How to start growing coffee indoors?
Start by purchasing coffee seeds or seedlings, choosing a suitable container, using well-draining soil, and providing proper light, temperature, and humidity conditions for growth.
Information sourced from industry reports and news outlets.
