Bean Development

Kaleido M1 Lite: Mastering the Roast Window for Huabal El Paraíso

Kaleido M1 Lite: Mastering the Roast Window for Huabal El Paraíso

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version The Kaleido M1 Lite struggles to roast Huabal El Paraíso consistently, with malic acidity persisting and a roast window that fails to unlock the coffee’s full sensory potential. The challenge lies in balancing heat, time, and bean development to achieve a harmonious profile. In This Article The Roast Window DilemmaPrecision in the Heat Let’s dissect the roast of Huabal El Paraíso on the Kaleido M1 Lite. The coffee’s aroma is muted during brewing, with a persistent malic acidity that doesn’t dissipate—more like a persistent aftertaste. You’re targeting a medium roast, but the profile…
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SR800 Roast: When Timing Meets Flavor

SR800 Roast: When Timing Meets Flavor

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version A single bean's first crack at 6 minutes revealed that timing isn't rigid—development time matters more, proving precision and patience can yield excellent results. In This Article First Crack as a Signal, Not a DeadlineThe Art of Letting Go (Or Not) Pour yourself a cup for this one: A single bean, two batches, and a lesson in how first crack timing can shape the character of a roast. The Columbia Pitalito Red Bourbon, ripe with red fruit and sweet chocolate, became a test case for precision. On the SR800, I aimed for first…
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