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Post by Alchemist on Feb 3, 2006 18:30:42 GMT -5
So, I want to toss this out. I recommend a couple of different ways of roasting. You can do it in a over, in some fancy modified coffee roasters, pan roast them or roast them in a drum like coffee. I personally roast (for myself and in the Kits I offer) in a drum roaster that I built myself. You can see it here . It was not that difficult to do. Is there interest in going through the steps of builting your own 2-3lb cocoa drum roaster? |
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Post by Alan on Feb 4, 2006 0:09:12 GMT -5
Dear John, I have to say that I am interested in just about everything right now. That sure looks like a great setup, and it has got to be easier and allow for a much more even roast than the oven. I am not mechanically inclined, but I imagine that if you were to give us step by step instructions and an idea of where we can buy a lot of this used (ebay?) then that might help. I don't want to cut into your business though. A person has gotta make some money.  Sincerely, Alan |
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Post by Alan on Mar 16, 2006 15:44:27 GMT -5
Dear John,
If you ever happen to have the time to go through the steps of building this drum roaster, I'd still really be interested.
Hopefully anyone else who is interested will throw in their two cents too.
Alan
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Post by Alchemist on Mar 17, 2006 9:04:10 GMT -5
Well, I was just working on a design, and I will see about tossing out some of the basics and requirements.
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Post by Alan on Mar 17, 2006 10:03:30 GMT -5
Well, I was just working on a design, and I will see about tossing out some of the basics and requirements. Great! |
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Post by delsalto on Nov 25, 2007 10:10:58 GMT -5
Has anyone tried sun roasting? I have found that it works! It is a slow process, but the best roasters are the disk type instead of the sun ovens...I need to make drum though
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Post by kauai cacao on May 31, 2008 5:32:23 GMT -5
Aloha John,
When I hit the link to your homemade cocoa roaster, it leaves me in the cyber void. Do you still have a link to the roaster... and did you ever put specs together to make one. I would be so very interested in building one if you've got more information.
Thanks,
Kauai cacao (Paddy)
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