@oregonpapa
I too got into roasting my own beans some years back. Bought beans from Sweet Marias and others. SM is a great link for info too. Anyway, I came to understand that my roasts were never quite as good as that roasted by professionals with pro equipment. It was fun for a time but I quit the roasting. Though I don’t drink as much of the gourmet coffee anymore, I still must have my Bonavita brewer. Its amazing how much effect a coffee maker/brewer can and does make. I never knew how good Max Wellhouse coffee could taste. Like you I lean towards the African coffees, though lately, I’ve been drinking light roasts.
I too got into roasting my own beans some years back. Bought beans from Sweet Marias and others. SM is a great link for info too. Anyway, I came to understand that my roasts were never quite as good as that roasted by professionals with pro equipment. It was fun for a time but I quit the roasting. Though I don’t drink as much of the gourmet coffee anymore, I still must have my Bonavita brewer. Its amazing how much effect a coffee maker/brewer can and does make. I never knew how good Max Wellhouse coffee could taste. Like you I lean towards the African coffees, though lately, I’ve been drinking light roasts.