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Re:Prices for dried coffee husks are outstripping those for ... by ereyes01 on Tuesday May 22, 2018 @12:11PM (#17127003)
Yeah, I roast at home and I get the most delicious natural process Ethiopian Sidama beans at like $5/pound. It would really be a bummer if those suddenly skyrocketed in price and became harder to obtain...
Re:Prices for dried coffee husks are outstripping those for ... by catbird on Tuesday May 22, 2018 @12:38PM (#17127233)
Can you recommend a place to order these beans? I'm interested to try roasting at home.
Re:Prices for dried coffee husks are outstripping those for ... by maximbert on Tuesday May 22, 2018 @01:09PM (#17127513)
I can recommend Sweet Maria’s, they have quality beans and provide great resources about home roasting techniques.
Re:Prices for dried coffee husks are outstripping those for ... by ereyes01 on Tuesday May 22, 2018 @03:58PM (#17128911)
Others mentioned sweetmarias.com which is great. I typically buy directly from a couple distributors at greencoffeebuyingclub.com. You can also check local roasteries in your area- sometimes they sell greens too (like Third Coast here in Austin).

Coffee roasting is a really fun hobby that has a surprising amount lore and detail. I highly recommend hanging around: https://www.home-barista.com/home-roasting/

^^ That forum has some really knowledgeable folks and lots of cool DIY projects to read about. Have fun!

Re:Prices for dried coffee husks are outstripping those for ... by lostlogin on Tuesday May 22, 2018 @02:33PM (#17128287)
Have you tried Yergacheffe? It’s even better in my opinion.
Re:Prices for dried coffee husks are outstripping those for ... by ereyes01 on Tuesday May 22, 2018 @03:51PM (#17128861)
Yeah I love Yirgacheffe too, they are on my rotation :-)

Some years are better than others, coffee is a crop like any other that varies in quality. Some roasters stockpile beans from good crop years and are skilled at making a consistent product. When you buy your own greens and roast at home, flavors can vary quite a bit. Personally, I love the variability, and the adventure of trying new flavors and learning to roast different beans.