21/08/2024
⚠️ FAIL! 🤦♂️ Proof that not every roast goes to plan! We live by our 'down to earth' values and this batch was just not up to scratch.
TL;DR - We stuffed up a batch, but it gave us a good opportunity to show what not to do and to demonstrate that we take quality seriously. This batch went where it belonged, in the bin.
This is what happens when you don't pay attention while you're roasting. Because we roast each batch manually with no automation we need to be on our game. While we were roasting this Brazilian bean for our Espresso Blend, the heat wasn't introduced fast enough at the beginning of the roast. This would lead to an extended roast time and a boring, baked, cardboard flavour.
Knowing that this batch was destined for the bin anyway, we tried to save it by smashing it with heat to see what would happen, the result? We got some great examples of roast defects to show you guys! Tipping and pitting. Tipping occurs at the beginning of the roast, causing the bean to split along the natural crease. Pitting occurs when the bean is too hot and pieces start to fracture off. Both are a sign of too much heat and generally will result in a bitter, burnt flavour in the cup.
Also - those pretty, oily beans? They make for great photos but pretty bad drinking. If you're getting fresh beans from your roaster but they're oily only within a few days of roasting, try something a little lighter, you might be pleasantly surprised!
