Can we talk about the barista at my shop in Portland who tasted my home roast and asked if I had roasted it 'on a grill' | Coffee Enthusiasts - Discusd
Oh man that hits way too close to home lol. I've been roasting on a popcorn popper for like two years now and my beans come out looking like they survived a house fire every single time. One of my buddies asked if I was going for a "campfire" profile and I just had to nod and pretend that was on purpose. The worst part is when you actually get a decent batch and then you can never recreate it again. I've given up trying to explain my setup to people who use real roasters because the look on their face says it all. At least your barista was honest about it instead of just nodding and dumping it in the trash when you weren't looking.