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I do a rough grind (similar to what would be used for a French press) of about 3oz of dark roasted beans. Add these to my wife's tea infuser and then add 3 cups of cold water. Use a non-metal spoon to make sure all the beans are wet and then leave for minimum of 12 hours. Drain the coffee...

I would call today's roast a success. I rigged up a light so I could see inside my Whirley-pop (Duct taped my flashlight to the top of my grill - IMAG0011.jpg). Seeing the beans helped immensely. The roast was several seconds into the 2nd crack when I pulled off and started the cooling process...

Thanks for the video link. I'll watch it later tonight after I get home. As for the cooling, I am planning on switching to two colanders to cool and remove chaff. Hopefully with all of the tips I've been getting it will pay off.

I bought the 4 pound sampler pack from Sweet Maria's (it's a variety of sources). I definitely am hearing the 1st crack (I've looked in just after the cracking finishes and the beans are in the process of turning from green to light brown. It's the second crack that I don't seem to be hearing. I...

I'm new to home roasting. Been wanting to do it for a few years and finally took action. I'm using a Whirely-pop with a thermometer that reads up to 650F on the side burner of my gas grill. I have been roasting about 8oz at a time. I let the Whirley-pop heat up to about 500F before I add the...