I can hardly stand the slowness that designing and building this roaster is. I know that it is my doing, but that doesn’t make it any easier not being able to really control my roasts. And it’s becoming increasingly painful as I become ever more eager to sink deep into cupping coffee and reaching balance with a roast. I’m not currently exploring as I know I am able… and truly return to my craft.
Well, In fact I couldn’t let this go any longer, and so purchased a sample roaster from Pinhalense.. I just got word at the end of last week that it is essentially ready in the factory as of tomorrow, so all it needs is some crating, an airplane, one long flight from Sao Paulo to Portland. Some gentle customs agents, and a van to get it home. If all goes well, by next weekend, I should be tearing through some junky green that I’ve been stashing away over the past couple months to get it nice and seasoned.