The First Roast That Changed Everything
This is worth savoring: a single cup of coffee that made you question everything you thought you knew about the drink. Roasting your own beans is less about perfection and more about discovery—raw, unfiltered, and occasionally chaotic. My first attempt? A steel saucepan on a gas stove, 17 grams of beans (6% decaf, 11% regular) tossed together like a gamble. The crackling was louder than a thunderstorm, and three beans launched themselves into the air like tiny rebels. Smoke alarm? Check. Windows wide open? Check. It was a sensory overload, but the result? A cup that tasted like coffee—real coffee,…