Article: How to roast coffee beans in your kitchen

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Ready to give home roasting a chance? This technique uses a hot air corn popper to roast about 1/2 cup of green coffee beans in about 5 minutes. Hot air corn poppers cost about $25. It is important to use a machine with good side and bottom airflow. A machine that blows air only from the bottom won't properly agitate the beans, which could catch fire.

Work in a well-ventilated area. If possible, do it outside or near a stove with a running hood vent.

For more information online, visit CoffeeGeek.com and CoffeeReview.com.

Roasted Coffee

Start to finish: 10 to 15 minutes

Yield: about 1/2 cup roasted coffee beans

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