Home roasting is the process of roasting coffee from green coffee beans on a small scale for personal consumption. Home roasting of coffee has been practiced for centuries, using simple methods such as roasting in cast-iron skillets over a wood fire and hand-turning small steel drums on a kitchen stovetop.[1]
Until the early 20th century, it was more common to roast coffee at home than to buy pre-roasted coffee. Following World War I, commercial coffee roasting became prevalent, and, combined with the distribution of instant coffee, home roasting decreased substantially.[1]
In recent years, there has been a revival in home roasting. What was originally a necessity has now become a hobby.[2] The attractions are four-fold: enjoying fresh, flavorful coffee; experimenting with various beans and roasting methods; perfecting the roasting process, and saving money. Other factors that have contributed to the renewed interest in home roasting coffee include coffee suppliers selling green coffee in small quantities and manufacturers making counter-top roasters.
- ^ a b Pendergrast, Mark (2000) Uncommon Grounds
- ^ Davids, Kenneth (2003). Home Coffee Roasting: Romance and Revival (revised ed.). St. Martin's Griffin. pp. 3–8. ISBN 978-0-312-31219-0.