As a relative newcomer to this home roasting gig (Im working my way through my first 5kg purchase), I was hoping for some advice...
I am using a popper (Breville) to roast, and find I get a far more consistent roast using around 90grams of green bean. With this amount I can extend the roast out to about 8 minutes or so, depending on the ambient air temperature.
I generally finish the roast 20-30 seconds into second crack, which I find suits my taste. I do notice however, that my beans tend to explode a bit during the second crack. The picture below illustrates the exploded beans. I realise this may in fact be what I am hearing during the second crack, but is this a fault in the roast?
Many thanks all,
Zaphod.

I am using a popper (Breville) to roast, and find I get a far more consistent roast using around 90grams of green bean. With this amount I can extend the roast out to about 8 minutes or so, depending on the ambient air temperature.
I generally finish the roast 20-30 seconds into second crack, which I find suits my taste. I do notice however, that my beans tend to explode a bit during the second crack. The picture below illustrates the exploded beans. I realise this may in fact be what I am hearing during the second crack, but is this a fault in the roast?
Many thanks all,
Zaphod.

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