Roast Curve

Heat Spikes During Roasting? Here’s How to Master the Curve

Heat Spikes During Roasting? Here’s How to Master the Curve

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Heat spikes during roasting are intentional, signaling key stages in bean development, not flaws—mastering them requires precision, not force. Roasters adjust curves and airflow to control spikes, reading them as milestones, not chaos. In This Article Understanding the Science of Heat SpikesAdjusting for Control, Not Chaos Heat spikes during roasting are not random fluctuations—they are critical indicators of the roast’s progression. For newcomers, the abrupt temperature rise after the first crack may seem erratic, but it is an essential phase in the roast curve. The Giesen and Artisan roasters are engineered for precision,…
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Gene Cafe CBR 101 Can’t Deliver the Fruity Medium Roasts You Want

Gene Cafe CBR 101 Can’t Deliver the Fruity Medium Roasts You Want

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Gene Cafe CBR 101 struggles to produce bright, fruity medium roasts, favoring dark, smoky profiles instead due to its fixed-temperature design. Users seek better control for clarity and acidity, often needing a different roaster like a Probat or Hottop. In This Article The Roaster’s Blind SpotWhat You Can Do If your Gene Cafe CBR 101 keeps turning Columbian and Ethiopian beans into nutty, smoky dark roasts, you’re not alone. But the truth is, it’s not the beans—it’s the machine. Designed for bold, dark profiles, the CBR 101 struggles to deliver the brightness and…
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