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larger batch of 1.2 kg. The small machine is perfect for my café
since I have limited space and smaller machine which produces
less exhaust fume.
The advantage of roasting my own coffee beans is my
unique coffee characters. Using more variety of coffee beans
also attracts a lot more interests, and it opens up opportuni-
ties to communicate and introduce our products to customers.
Roasting also drives me to be better. Each profile requires lots
of technique, and it drives me to keep learning in order to pres-
ent the best product.
Having a roasting machine in your café does raise
some concerns as well. One of the key concerns is waste. Since
the layout of my shop is quite open and the machine is small,
the smoke and smells from the roasting process does not really
affect the shop environment. However, I would have to think
again if the machine is larger because it would cost a lot more
for the machine itself and the ventilation system that has to be
installed as well.

Stocking and storing green beans is another concern
as different coffee has different harvesting season. If you plan
to use a specific coffee for the whole year, you might need to
plan your storing method and your finance well. The space and
container must be suitable and adequate because green beans
needs the right temperature and humidity in order to preserve
its quality.
Maintaining a roasting machine requires careful at-
tention. Although we do not have mechanical certification, we
should learn how to check and clean the basic parts. Clean your
machine frequently and always check and clean off any coffee
chaffs to prevent fire hazard or blockage.
If you want a roasting machine in your café, answer
these questions first; “Is it necessary?”, “do you have the
money?”, “do you have the space?”, “what will you gain from
having a roasting machine?”, “is it necessary to roast your own
coffee?”. If you are looking to save cost of your coffee, then it
might not be such a good idea because you might end up with
more unexpected cost. Having a roasting machine might be
good for your image and it shows how serious you are, but it
does not necessary mean you need a roasting machine in order
to make great coffee. I believe everyone can make good cof-
fee without having to roast your own coffee. Find out the true
reason why you want a roasting machine and why do you want
to roast. Being a coffee expert does not mean you have to be
a roaster. If your answer is you want to improve yourself, you
want to learn everything about coffee, and you are ready in
every way, then do not hesitate to jump right in!

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