How long to wait after roasting for the best-tasting cup?

[Blue Cliff Roaster]

Yep totally agree... Been home roasting just over 9 yrs now and my only regret is not starting it sooner than I did. Will also gladly say I think the equipment market has shifted to capitalize on 'modern trend' coffees as some wanna call it. Burr sets, flow control, declining pressure, etc. are being tweaked to make underdeveloped coffees more palatable, a.k.a. tolerable! To each their own obviously, but lots of coffees these days should be termed toasted as so

I just want coffee. I don't want to hunt wabbits in wabbit holes.

 

[shadow745]

Yep, been using Mason jars for yrs. Before a fresh batch goes in I wipe thoroughly with wet/dry lint free paper towels. Never felt the need to wash as that can impart taste/smell and coffee oils never permeate the glass/lids. I leave the lid loose for 24 hrs post roast, then lightly snug until used. Use up most of 1 jar daily, nothing sits long.

My repurposed kitchen cart has a wine rack, worthless to me... wine that is, but works great for a perfect location/fit for the jars.

 

[Blue Cliff Roaster]

Yep, been using Mason jars for yrs. Before a fresh batch goes in I wipe thoroughly with wet/dry lint free paper towels. Never felt the need to wash as that can impart taste/smell and coffee oils never permeate the glass/lids. I leave the lid loose for 24 hrs post roast, then lightly snug until used. Use up most of 1 jar daily, nothing sits long.

My repurposed kitchen cart has a wine rack, worthless to me... wine that is, but works great for a perfect location/fit for the jars.

Great idea on the wine rack!!

 

[Coffee_Mad_Man]

Never thought to try but I have certainly seen such things in the Tea industry. The Japanese are quite serious about how and what teas are stored in.
Personally I use clear glass Mason jars, which works pretty well as they are kept in a dark cupboard. Works pretty well and has easy access to lots of different sizes. Don't let em build up gas tho... I now leave the lid loose for 24hrs and make sure to burp them regular. Took a lid and ring in the face once...hurt enough to remember that's for sure.

What do other members out there like storing their roasts in??

I use this:

My brother got it for me as a gift, not sure if it's from this same company though: https://ravecoffee.co.uk/products/b...W541VTCGHXSIYNk8kVLIKKrs8e-tqm7hoCbw0QAvD_BwE

 

[Blue Cliff Roaster]

I use this:
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My brother got it for me as a gift, not sure if it's from this same company though: https://ravecoffee.co.uk/products/b...W541VTCGHXSIYNk8kVLIKKrs8e-tqm7hoCbw0QAvD_BwE

Hey thanks for the link Coffee_Mad_Man...those look nice. I'll have to check them out.