I need to roast a couple of lots (by family request) over the next litle while for plunger users.
I have had a good search around here for info on Roasting for Plunger about all I can find is a slightly lighter roast is best and maybe a Sweeter Bean. All this was vague at best.
Any thoughts on how far past first crack or a colour to look for or temperature profile would be apprieciated. Also are S/O or Blends better and a bean style would be a great help.
I have had a good search around here for info on Roasting for Plunger about all I can find is a slightly lighter roast is best and maybe a Sweeter Bean. All this was vague at best.
Any thoughts on how far past first crack or a colour to look for or temperature profile would be apprieciated. Also are S/O or Blends better and a bean style would be a great help.

) but I believe steeping methods such as plunger dont tend to bring out as many of the oils / flavours of the coffee as the espresso process. As such a bean that has more varietal characteristics inherent and then preserved by a lighter roast will taste quite pleasant where it may be overpoweringly acidic through an espresso process - which I think is why low acid roasts (often darker roasts) are often recommended for espresso where in a plunger it may taste a bit flat.
Sounds like I will start with that and see how it goes.
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