Rant: My old way of cooling beans was holding back my roasts

I stuck with just shaking beans in a bowl for years, thinking it was good enough. Then I noticed my coffee always had a smoky taste that covered up the fruity notes. After trying a simple wire colander with a fan blowing through, the change was night and day. Now I see cooling fast isn't just a detail, it's a key part of getting a clean cup.

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robinson.beth2h ago

In 2020, my baking sheet method actually made my coffee taste baked.

oscarm841h ago

Ever try a glass dish instead?