The First Roast: Navigating the CBR-101’s First Crack
Here’s something to stir your curiosity: Your first coffee roast didn’t go as planned—but that’s where the magic begins. You’re not alone in the chaos of first-time roasting, especially with a machine like the GeneCafe CBR-101, which demands precision and patience. The story of your first attempt? A mix of trial, error, and a dash of determination. You started with Yoshihara’s Ethiopian beans, a trusted partner in Kyoto, and your own batch, but the results? A roast that dropped before first crack, darker than intended, and a re-roast that pushed it into medium territory. The question isn’t just how you…