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…