Which coffee roaster is the BEST?!?!?!

[Redtea]

Which coffee roaster is the ABSOLUTE best? I would please, love to know!
Thanks!

-Redtea

 

[eldub]

Fresh coffee is the best.

 

[peterjschmidt]

Whichever coffee is in my cup at the time, that one's the best.


That's my way of looking at it, and it lets me enjoy what I'm drinking rather than think 'oh, there's something I'd enjoy more'.

There is no way to answer your question. Everyone's palate is different, and we all have our own favorites; I could tell you Panama Geisha is the best, and you might not like it at all.

 

[namballe]

i beleive the op asked which roaster is the best. at any rate, the best one depends on the size of your pocket book

 

[peterjschmidt]

i beleive the op asked which roaster is the best. at any rate, the best one depends on the size of your pocket book

You're right, namballe. It's eldub's fault, he planted the wrong idea in my head. ;-)

But I still say there's no way to answer the question.

I love how noobs will ask such a broad, vague question w/o giving any specifics as to their own situation - what size, what volume they need, any budgetary concerns - and think we as a group have such wisdom and insight that we can read their minds.

Hey Redtea... what's the best car for me to buy? What's the absolute best computer?

 

[sae]

The question is WAY too vague but the loring smart roasts look pretty sweet!

 

[eldub]

Doh!

i'm guessing I'm not the best roaster. hehe (How's that for muddying up the water.)

 

[kboom1]

In otherwords, Weather you have a home built or top shelf roaster the biggest limitation you will have is the limitations of your skills. In roasting you can get from point A to point B 50 different ways. Best advice you can get is to invest in what you can afford and enjoy the journey.

 

[Redtea]

I'm sorry everyone. I guess it was a little vague BUT I am a newbie so thanks for calling me out on that. I guess I just want to hear everyone's personal opinions. I've tried many different types of coffee with different roasters, but personally, what have YOU tried that you have ABSOLUTELY LOVED???

-Noob4lyfe

 

[PerfectDayCoffee]

Its also important to research them and talk to the manufacturers (Diedrich is so proud of his innovations he will talk forever to an appreciative listener) You have to imagine that the top brands still in business must be pretty darned good. But they all go about the same thing differently. airflow, double or single drums of different materials, heat source. You have to try them if you can. Talk to users - an SCAA or Roasters guild event is a good place to find both and then figure whose thinking makes sense to you. - And then swear by it! Since once you learn how to use the thing, assuming you cup well - You'll be making good coffee no matter which you choose

 

[LBBeans]

Mine is the very, very, very best. Buy my coffee and find out for yourself.

 

[PinkRose]

Mine is the very, very, very best. Buy my coffee and find out for yourself.

So, it appears that this thread is not about which coffee roaster (machine) is the best, it's about which roaster (person) and which of that roaster's coffee is the best.

It's a matter of opinion. I think we'll get a lot of responses from roasters trying to toot their own horns.

 

[CoffeeJunky]

I am the best home roaster. So MINE.... lol... hahaha but I have to say, we have tons of great roasters on this board. Topher, Eldub, John, and expat and many many more. So if you are looking for great roasters, you are in the right place.

 

[topher]

aw...shux.

 

[janry]

I can't even decide which is the best in just my town. I'd never be able to choose the best in the galaxy.