Re: DECAF - Mocha Java
Hi Rose,
A few things:
1) Are you saying second crack came at 12:45 into the roast? If so that is probably too fast. I normally try to get FC around the 12-14 minute mark, and SC around 18-20. The Hottops heating system is quite efficient, you may need to back off the power by 20% or so.
2) If my understanding in 1) is correct, youre probably finding FC and SC are running straight into each other which would make them indistinguishable. Normally they sound quite different - FC is a distinct crack while SC is quieter, almost like a click. An extreme analogy would be snapping pencils (FC) compared to snapping matchsticks (SC).
3) How soon after roasting are you drinking it? Its good to try a roast each day after roasting just to see how it changes, but generally youd need to leave it rest at least three days.
If you can confirm the above we may be able to give some recommendations. FWIW, Decaf MJ has been one of my staple beans for a few years now and Ive done plenty of successful Hottop B roasts with it.
Greg
Hi Rose,
A few things:
1) Are you saying second crack came at 12:45 into the roast? If so that is probably too fast. I normally try to get FC around the 12-14 minute mark, and SC around 18-20. The Hottops heating system is quite efficient, you may need to back off the power by 20% or so.
2) If my understanding in 1) is correct, youre probably finding FC and SC are running straight into each other which would make them indistinguishable. Normally they sound quite different - FC is a distinct crack while SC is quieter, almost like a click. An extreme analogy would be snapping pencils (FC) compared to snapping matchsticks (SC).
3) How soon after roasting are you drinking it? Its good to try a roast each day after roasting just to see how it changes, but generally youd need to leave it rest at least three days.
If you can confirm the above we may be able to give some recommendations. FWIW, Decaf MJ has been one of my staple beans for a few years now and Ive done plenty of successful Hottop B roasts with it.
Greg

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