MarkinAZ 04:00 PM 03-11-2011
I recently won a West Bend Poppery II off Flea-Bay and it arrived this afternoon:
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This is the 1200W model. The original Poppery is the 1500Watter. Not really too concerned, but anxiously awaiting my 4 lb sampler to arrive from Sweet Maria's. Yeah baby...
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Looking forward to a rewarding coffee bean roasting experience! Have a good one folks...
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Skywalker 04:10 PM 03-11-2011
replicant_argent 04:22 PM 03-11-2011
You will enjoy it. Quick, easy, and the learning curve can be overcome by even a chimp like me. Remember that those poppers pop
very hot and very fast, so the transitions can be pretty quick. Keep an eye on your roast as all times, and try to cool the beans quickly, post-roast.
Rock on, sir.
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longknocker 04:37 PM 03-11-2011
MarkinAZ 05:38 PM 03-11-2011
Originally Posted by replicant_argent:
Remember that those poppers pop very hot and very fast, so the transitions can be pretty quick. Keep an eye on your roast as all times, and try to cool the beans quickly, post-roast.
Rock on, sir.
Yeah, been reading information and viewing a number of video' on hot air popping over the previous months and decided it was time to jump-in. That does seem to be key in cooling the beans asap as to immediately stop the roasting of the coffee bean, and to keep it hopefully within the parameters of your focused roast.
I know I can juggle two balls. I'll see if I can add a third one:-)
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TBone 08:53 PM 03-11-2011
Blueface 05:58 AM 03-12-2011
Nice. In my future for sure.
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CoreyD 06:12 AM 03-12-2011
hmm i'm still debating the popper v.s a French 300 or 500, Cheap side of me says popper the connoisseur side of me says the 300 or 500.
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MarkinAZ 12:01 PM 03-12-2011
Originally Posted by CoreyD:
hmm i'm still debating the popper v.s a French 300 or 500, Cheap side of me says popper the connoisseur side of me says the 300 or 500.
Do you mean the FreshRoast SR300 and SR500?:-)
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CoreyD 08:59 PM 03-16-2011
Originally Posted by MarkinCA:
Do you mean the FreshRoast SR300 and SR500?:-)
yup
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Love my FR500. Good luck with the popper. And Happy B-day!
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Savor the Stick 01:11 AM 03-20-2011
Originally Posted by MarkinCA:
Yeah, been reading information and viewing a number of video' on hot air popping over the previous months and decided it was time to jump-in. That does seem to be key in cooling the beans asap as to immediately stop the roasting of the coffee bean, and to keep it hopefully within the parameters of your focused roast.
I know I can juggle two balls. I'll see if I can add a third one:-)
Hey Mark Happy Birthday Fella!!!:-):-)
Do ya know the tip about using a mister? Give your hot hot beans 5-6 good pumps from a plant mister...even if you end up soaking the beans there will be enough heat to evap off and causes the rapid cooling. Done it! Works Great!
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MarkinAZ 01:40 AM 03-20-2011
Originally Posted by Savor the Stick:
Hey Mark Happy Birthday Fella!!!:-):-)
Do ya know the tip about using a mister? Give your hot hot beans 5-6 good pumps from a plant mister...even if you end up soaking the beans there will be enough heat to evap off and causes the rapid cooling. Done it! Works Great!
Thank you Kevin and good to hear from brother:-)
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mariogolbee 02:04 AM 03-20-2011
You roast B-Days? That thing looks like fun. I may have to get in on this soon. Happy Birthday!
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HollywoodQue 07:16 AM 03-20-2011
Great gift for yourself....enjoy
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MarkinAZ 03:15 PM 03-20-2011
Originally Posted by mariogolbee:
You roast B-Days? That thing looks like fun. I may have to get in on this soon. Happy Birthday!
Its been producing some great coffee Mario:-)
Originally Posted by HollywoodQue:
Great gift for yourself....enjoy
Thanks Howard...
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