Guildbrook Farm | Simple Sustainable Living I love your channel!!! I find it so educational and helpful in our quest to become more self sufficient. I’ve looked in all the comments and can’t find the discount code for the coffee. I’m on a mobile device - not sure if that could be the issue
Been roasting for 5-6 years here. Here's a tip.. Instead of cooling on a baking sheet get a couple of metal colanders and pass the hot beans back and forth between the colanders. It'll accelerate the cooling and also winnow the chaff from your beans. Stopping the cooking process and rapid cooling increases the flavor. I also water quench my beans (mister bottle with 3-4 squirts while swirling the beans) immediately when I dump them into the colander (I use a Whirly Pop too). Also, the gears on your Whirly Pop will eventually wear out. You can order replacement tops directly from Whirly Pop. Cheaper than buy a whole new setup. When you've been doing it a little longer, you'll figure out that you ought to install a thermometer in your cooker and pay attention to the timing. Makes for more consistent roasting. You are doing a little too much at a time, but if it works for you and you like it, you're doing it right..
I have to share something, my twin six year olds where watching this video with me this morning. After watching this they went and pulled out construction paper in the colors of light brown, brown and black because they were going to "roast" their own coffee beans. You are influencing and inspiring more then us adults dear. ;-) Thank you :)
This is some great info for people to have. Cold water added at the end of the perking process will force the grounds to the bottom so you can pour off the coffee without any grounds.
That French press thing is pretty cool. Never saw one of those before. When I started watching this video I was thinking you were going to use a percolator. Also, the coffee grinder brought back a memory. When I was a kid we used to go to my grandmas house and she had a big hand crank coffee grinder attached to the side of a cabinet. It had a tall glass tube filled with beans and a big hand crank on the side. OK maybe it wasn't that big... I was just a kid. LOL!!
Excellent demonstration!!! I experiment a lot too - you really said it right - you cannot emphasize enough how much better food, beverages, etc.tastes when you are in control of the entire process yourself.
i really love these "one stop shop" videos on various topics, you are really good at collecting a bunch of data together then breaking it down to a "digestible video" :-D Thank you!
I love all your videos! The offgrid test and comparisons are great, as well as, the home cooking, herbal remedies, soups & stews, etc., etc. These are the kind of videos we love from your channel! Your production and editing is so well done, so professional! We used to grind our own beans (they were roasted fresh at the store) and that made what we thought was great coffee. That was many years ago and things got very busy in life's worldwind, time to slow down and really smell the coffee! Thank you for the video.
I have not roasted my own coffee - but I have stored whole roasted beans in vacuum sealed Mason jars for over a year and haven't had a issue so far. And I love the French press!
green beans were one of the FIRST things I stored up, cannot LIVE without coffee!!!! the world is gonna be a mean place if there is no coffee.....I agree about roasting yourself....its very time consuming to do, but soooo worth it!
9 years with no problems. Keep them dry. the first cup from beans you roast yourself is so much better than any coffee you had before; it's like seeing a rainbow for the first time. you never get that amazing sensation twice.
I like this kind of stuff! I've always wondered about roasting the beans and you've shown me it's not complicated at all! I definitely will be trying this. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking the time to teach others!
Just saw this, and I wanted to share a couple things. First, I love how you demonstrated the 3 roasts, and I completely agree, if anyone is just getting into roasting, try all 3. Secondly, I love, love, LOVE your roasting pan! I started roasting in my skillet from my personal pan collection and it do an even roast. I then upgraded to a nut roaster pan (for heating and candy-coating various types of nuts) and it worked much better. Now I use a air fryer/convection oven, it has cut my roasting time by 3.5 hours! 😁 Keep it up you guys! Loving the off grid lifestyle!
I had green beans that were over 10 years old in a paper bag I just roasted. Several years in Arizona and eight in New Hampshire. They roasted real nicely. I took a pound of the roadted, while hot, and sprinkled cinnamon over it. Smells real good. Did mine in a cast iron frying pan. Thanks for the video.
Just discovered your channel and subscribed because I prefer when people get right to the point, no misleading titles. If your headline says it's comparing goat milk to cow, that's exactly what you do. Bravo! I don't know what you do with your coffee grinds once done with them, but in the summer I put mine in burn safe containers and place them around the yard in areas that we will be using. About an hour before we plan to be in that area, I light them up and it really helps fend off mosquitos, and I use it in my garden.
I've been using hot air poppers for several years. They work great and are a lot less effort than the whirly thing. However, they are definitely not off grid. Also hot air poppers will only roast about 1/2 cup of green beans at a time, so it helps to have more than one popper. You can rotate back and forth between 2 poppers until you have the desired amount of roasted beans. Replacing the top plastic part of the poppers with heavy glass light shades is very helpful. It makes it much easier to judge the roast. Only certain types of poppers will work though. Look for air poppers that have "fins" inside the popcorn receptacle. Brands recommended on the Sweet Maria's website include: West Bend Air Crazy West Bend Poppery II (1200 watt model) - a preferred model Popcorn Pumper Kitchen Gourmet (from Walgreens) Toastmaster 6203West Bend Air Crazy I found my hot air poppers at thrift stores for 2 and 3 dollars a piece. I found the glass shades for 1 dollar each. I love your videos!
Love this idea never thought I would get into anything like that but i'm excited to try now. I have the french press but have not used it yet. Thank you
This is amazing, thanks so much for sharing! I can't wait to try this. FYI the plunger on a french press should be plunged slowly ( i spend 20-30 seconds doing it) as it will add body to the coffee, increasing flavour and mouth feel. just found this channel in trying to can and prep a pantry. keep up the good work!
Green beans are best consumed with in 20 years but can go much longer. Roasted coffee should be consumed with in 10 days but will be ok for 2 months. Ground coffee should be consumed with in an hour but will be ok for a few days. Yankee prepper has great knowledge on coffee and sells great beans! The fresher the beans,the roast ,and the grind the better. Green beans are great for long term food storage if stored correctly.
this is the only way we drink coffee, have been doing it since 2012. favorites, jamician blue mtn, Kona, the papau new guinea. once you do your own roasting, you will never go back. i also only go to the first sound of 2nd crack. seems they all are good that way. blessings. happy roasting.
Hi, I think you guys are awesome. I've been watching your channel for awhile now and you are living my dream. If I ever move back to the united states I would love to get into your life style. Don't think it will ever happen, but who knows. Keep up what your doing! One of your biggest fans.
Coffee roasting-I have learned so much from you. My green coffee beans and vintage grinder are on their way to me. I already own a whirlypop so I'm set. Can't wait. Thx for all your videos.
I purchased some green coffee beans a couple of years ago and I didn’t store them in any particular way. My beans are still perfect! They roast beautifully and I do store regular coffee for emergency neighbors 🤓
Loved this! I have never roasted my own beans. I should try this one day. I guess I'll have to wait for "Santa". It's funny. I have that same french press AND some of those cups except mine are clear green. I just had a cup while I was watching this. As another commenter mentioned...I like my coffee a little more "manly". LOL Sometimes it does sit for a bit before I get back to it. Have a great day!!
I am going to have to try this. I store a lot of coffee, ground in cans, I have never had it go bad, but this seems like the taste would be so much better that this is worth it. I even have one of those popcorn poppers :)
l I have that Camp Chef and that's what I've been using it for-canning. I have had my Camp Chef for 7 years now. Hubby had a propane line run to my outdoor kitchen so we don't have to worry about hauling propane canisters. This is great for frying fish, chicken, bacon and rendering lard. No mess or smell in the house. When you get your homestead that you are looking for-you will love all of the items you are adding. I am going to order some of this coffee- If the grid went down- instant coffee won't do it for me and the people around me will be thanking you for this video...lol
We use a simple dry wok for roasting coffee beans in The Philippines. I have found a bug or two in my coffee also. Not fun and not tasty. I love the French Press. Jamie, it looks as if you really enjoy good coffee. I have burned a few batches of coffee greens. We are hoping to rais our own coffee in The Philippines when we go back. God bless.
I've been playing around with roasting coffee beans for a couple of months now, mostly tossing them around in a saute pan. This resulted in a pretty uneven roast. I never heard of a Whirley Pop until watching this video so I ran down to my local Bed Bath and Beyond where they had it in stock. Wow, what a difference! Although a pushed the roast a little longer than I'd hoped, the roast was very uniform. Fortunately we still have snow where I live so I used a snowbank to cool things down after the roast. I then used low pressure compressed air to blow out the chaff (Jamie, not chafe). Thank you so much for the recommendation.
Love this. I live in the city so have to figure out the outdoor stove. Maybe start with a camp stove..?... I’ve become hooked on your channel. I’m learning to can duecto your inspiration and doing my best in an urban environment. Thank you.
the longer you roast the less caffeine so light roast more caffeine dark roast less caffeine I always thought darker was more caffeine learned that on another roasting tutorial thanks for this one!
That's what I love about your channel you bring a wide variety of topics, so very glad I found you , I subbed right away, keep up the great work. Cause I learn lots from you. Thank you both.
Great video and I'm also into coffee and never thought of off grid roasting. Im pretty new to the channel and looking into off grid capabilities for our new house and you have quite a nice library with info thanks for that! All the best from the Netherlands (for now) :)
I've been roasting beans for about two years and love it!! We buy from Rhoadsroast and our favorites are Ethiopian Sidamo and Mexican beans. I recently bought 20# Ethiopian beans to have on hand for winter. Great idea using the Whirlypop!
That burner is awesome! Canning in the heat of the summer and keeping the heat and mess outside! We need to look into one. Might be a good thing to do over a great cup of coffee 😀 👍
We are pretty impressed with it. We are going to start canning on it sometime this week. (I have a bunch of freezer bones that need cleared out). Will let you know how it works!
Lordy!! I'm gonna get me a Whirly Pop!! We are coffee fanatics and can't wait to give this a whirl! (see what I did there?) I always imagined it would be much harder to home roast coffee. We've been using a French Press for years now, and I agree... it's the BEST way to make coffee. I can't drink it out of a auto-drip anymore. All I can taste is plastic. Thanks for the coffee hook-up and another fantastic video! Peace ~Lisa
I just yesterday passed up one of these Whirley-Pop pots at my local Goodwill for 5 bucks. I didn't think I'd ever make popcorn.. So I passed on it. Now, I wish I had bought it.
ZI roast my coffee in an electric air corn popper. Outside of course because the chaff blows all over the place and you don't want it inside. Love your site.
This GREAT video has been VERY educational! I have been buying organic coffee beans for years. I always choose either a label that reads "espresso" or if no espresso then I choose "French Roast". I usually buy 2 or 3 pounds and I store them in my freezer. They are always the color of the darkest sample on your video and they always look very 'oily' . Off Grid means no refrigeration, thus this video that demonstrates the option of green coffee beans is VERY valuable to me as I would sorely miss having my coffee in the morning. The longer storage, on my end, would make a significant difference! Thank you for taking the time to create and share this video! :D
In an attempt to reduce my caffeine intake, I switched from coffee to tea, but that looks so delicious I may have to try it...ya know...for science! I can smell the wonderfulness already! 😋
Ahhhhh LIFE in a cup! Nectar of the Gods! Deeeeeeliciousness! LOL I love me some coffee! I'm definitely gonna try this. I've been buying whole beans and freezing them...now I know I can buy green ones and roast them as needed...HEAVEN HELP ME! Definitely gonna do this! I have the same Camp Chef I got it for canning and LOVE that thing. It's awesome. Thanks again for sharing all you do. Love this series. You really are "Off Grid Ninjas!" (That was too funny Jeremy! 😂)
The longer you roast the less caffeine. The light roast is normally called a breakfast blend. It has the most caffeine. Your dark roast or French roast has the less caffeine. The more you roast, the more caffeine burns off.
Caffeine has a melting point of about 235 °C, and only starts to decompose at much higher temperatures. How light or dark a coffee is roasted does not change its caffeine content, but darker roasts are easier to extract (more porous). However, dark roasts are also less dense, so when you aren't weighing your coffee but do it volumetricly (scoop), the lighter cup will end up with more caffeine in it.
thanks for this vid. i've always said that i could make due without most anything except coffee. i've had chicory coffee and didn't think it was too bad. something i would consider growing and experimenting with, a good thing for any coffee loving prepper to know. i'm fortunate to have a local coffee house that roasts beans on site and sell in bulk at my favorite health food store as well. i stop for beans and get a $1,25 refill of something new on the day's menu. for now, i'm spoiled, but thanks to you i will be able to "fend for myself" if i am no longer able to get my favorite beans.
I did order some green coffee beans from Sweet Maria's. I've ordered from them before and they are good. Love the Whirly Pop idea - I've been doing a couple days worth in my cast iron skillet. Your idea will be easier!!
1st time I saw French press was in Louisiana I liked it haven't used one since but I do believe I'll be getting one , as far as the coffee really liked the ideal of roasting my own coffee thanks so much for sharing that and I'll be ordering some to try and storing it...gotta have that coffee...lol so you and your family have a wonderful day in weekend God Bless you both and your family
Don't go with the glass french press. We had that one first and it worked for a while...until it didn't (broke). The one we got is pretty nice as it holds 2 cups and is insulated.
In case any one is wondering.... Make sure you are using arabica beans rather than robusta or hybrid. Also, don't roast them too dark or you will actually decrease the amount of caffeine in the coffee. General rule of thumb: Asian beans should be roasted lighter than Central American beans, and Central American beans should not be roasted as dark as African beans. (If you prefer dark roasts, Ethiopian beans are a good option and, I find, a good quality.)
I quick followup to my earlier comment - I just opened 2 year old whole roasted beans in vacuum sealed Mason jars. I'm not a coffee snob but it tasted fine to me. Just in case anyone is interested
Hi I haven't seen your notifications for a while I had to rering I just put your video in my playlist United we stand RUclipsrs good job thanks for sharing this is good information I look forward to hear from you God bless bye for now Ken
I love this idea! Fun fact: the Whilrly Pop is manufactured in my hometown of Monon,IN population 1500 or less. I grew up with the kids of the owners! Thanks for supporting small business!
Well you found my weak spot Jamie I live for coffee i have told friends if a Dr told me coffee would kill me in a day i tell them i would have 24 hours to say my good-bye...hahaha There is a bean roaster in my daughter's home town and you can tell when there cooking the whole area smells of roasted coffee that's when i go to there shop and buy my fresh roast But i have never thought of roasting my own...This was a great video Guy's i went looking for mylar bags on amazon...didn't know there was so many choices,,,I didn't see a link on this video if you could help me out would be appreciated thanks and keep up the great video's and Good luck in your search for your homestead
Just wondering if you are still roasting your coffee since moving to the foothills? We started roasting after watching this. Do you have any additional tips you've learned? We also bought the Camp Chef after seeing you use it and we love it!
@Guildbrook Farm - Simple Sustainable Living thanks for the tutorial! I only started home roasting a couple months ago and I’ve been using an air popcorn popper...outside of course!... We’re off grid so I had to run the popper either on a very sunny day or run the generator! Now with the winter weather and daytime temps in the upper teens to low 20’s, I can’t get the beans hot enough to even finish the first crack. In fact a couple weeks ago I burnt out the motor in a 6 week old popper trying to get a roast! I’ve been considering the whirlypop, but it has mixed reviews so I’m hesitant. Have you had trouble with the beans ‘jamming’ or any other challenges outdoors with the roasts in winter? I have a 3 burner camp jack outdoor stove that i would be using... thanks in advance for any helpful hints!
It might be worth testing the longevity of roasted beans in canning jars of varying sizes, under vacuum with an O2 absorbent as well as in Mylar under the same conditions. Also you can buy canned green coffee beans with a 25 year shelf life or it used to be a thing. Love the videos! Keep them coming!
I've been roasting my own coffee for nearly 20 years. Tried to make a video, but the camera kept resetting. Anyway, yeah, they'll store for years even without mylar bags. I have had mine (also from Sweet Maria's- great company) in the plastic bags and they've kept for years. Just make sure they are in a temperature controlled area and away from sunlight. Note: the longest I've kept mine is, like, five years because I'm something of a coffee addict!
Absolutely! Feel free to leave any tips here so everyone can benefit. (note: I did include a coffee guide in the description as well for visual reference for anyone interested). Thanks for sharing your experience :0)
HA! I found it! How on earth did I miss this vid? The whirly pop is giving a nice roast. I have been in contact with a local supplier and he can order me beans 110lbs at a time. I just need to sample more before I go ahead with that. The whirly pop just might make my christmas list. Thanks for sharing! (I tried a air popcorn machine... it overheated and cut off before the first crack... I tried a popcorn maker with the spinning rods... I didn't get a even roast at all... I tried cast iron pan with a whisk... that worked. It was still much more uneven and it was not good after a shoulder injury. ) On the plus side...I have enough coffee to grind up and put in soaps as a natural scrubbing agent. It browns the soap... but the coffee smell does not stick. )
Cheeky Saver go to good Will and find a westben poppery two popcorn popper. It’s a hardy machine and won’t give out on you. I have two that I paid four dollars apesce for. It takes @ 4 min to roast. I’ve been roasting for three years with those poppers. Just a suggestion on where to buy beans. Bodhileaf coffee roasters & Sweet Marie’s.
I want to try roasting my own coffee beans. I make cold brew coffee because I don’t like the bitterness of coffee, the cold brew brings out caramel and chocolate flavors in the coffee!
I'm new to prepping and working towards going to a homestead. If I use Mylar bags and O2 absorbers how long will the coffee stay good? I have certain items I'm storing up for bartering and I think coffee will be a wanted item.......
You will want to use green coffee with mylar storage. Supposedly they last 20+ years in mylar. I obviously have no experience with this personally though.
I'm happy you did this video because ive been storing all kinds of things in Mylar bags including tea and I just started researching coffee. Walmart has the cheapest food grade buckets so far - believe in helping those who prepare and prep!
For more OFF GRID COOKING videos: goo.gl/aDhKK5 Coupon to Sweet Maria's and other links in the description. Enjoy!
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I love your channel!!! I find it so educational and helpful in our quest to become more self sufficient.
I’ve looked in all the comments and can’t find the discount code for the coffee. I’m on a mobile device - not sure if that could be the issue
A friend showed me how to access it on my mobile device. Thanks for the coupon.
+Teresa Smith - It’s in the description beneath the video. GUILDBROOKCOFFEE
+Teresa Smith - 👍🏻
Been roasting for 5-6 years here. Here's a tip.. Instead of cooling on a baking sheet get a couple of metal colanders and pass the hot beans back and forth between the colanders. It'll accelerate the cooling and also winnow the chaff from your beans. Stopping the cooking process and rapid cooling increases the flavor. I also water quench my beans (mister bottle with 3-4 squirts while swirling the beans) immediately when I dump them into the colander (I use a Whirly Pop too). Also, the gears on your Whirly Pop will eventually wear out. You can order replacement tops directly from Whirly Pop. Cheaper than buy a whole new setup.
When you've been doing it a little longer, you'll figure out that you ought to install a thermometer in your cooker and pay attention to the timing. Makes for more consistent roasting. You are doing a little too much at a time, but if it works for you and you like it, you're doing it right..
Thanks for the tips!
I have to share something, my twin six year olds where watching this video with me this morning. After watching this they went and pulled out construction paper in the colors of light brown, brown and black because they were going to "roast" their own coffee beans. You are influencing and inspiring more then us adults dear. ;-) Thank you :)
That is adorable!
This is some great info for people to have. Cold water added at the end of the perking process will force the grounds to the bottom so you can pour off the coffee without any grounds.
I think the Swiss way is to add an egg! Thanks for the tip :0)
I am not a coffee drinker but I do love the smell of fresh roasted coffee. I bet you were driving your neighbors nuts with the aroma of fresh coffee.
That French press thing is pretty cool. Never saw one of those before. When I started watching this video I was thinking you were going to use a percolator. Also, the coffee grinder brought back a memory. When I was a kid we used to go to my grandmas house and she had a big hand crank coffee grinder attached to the side of a cabinet. It had a tall glass tube filled with beans and a big hand crank on the side. OK maybe it wasn't that big... I was just a kid. LOL!!
Excellent demonstration!!! I experiment a lot too - you really said it right - you cannot emphasize enough how much better food, beverages, etc.tastes when you are in control of the entire process yourself.
i really love these "one stop shop" videos on various topics, you are really good at collecting a bunch of data together then breaking it down to a "digestible video" :-D Thank you!
I love all your videos! The offgrid test and comparisons are great, as well as, the home cooking, herbal remedies, soups & stews, etc., etc. These are the kind of videos we love from your channel! Your production and editing is so well done, so professional! We used to grind our own beans (they were roasted fresh at the store) and that made what we thought was great coffee. That was many years ago and things got very busy in life's worldwind, time to slow down and really smell the coffee! Thank you for the video.
Ya this takes coffee to a whole new level fer sure!
I have not roasted my own coffee - but I have stored whole roasted beans in vacuum sealed Mason jars for over a year and haven't had a issue so far.
And I love the French press!
green beans were one of the FIRST things I stored up, cannot LIVE without coffee!!!! the world is gonna be a mean place if there is no coffee.....I agree about roasting yourself....its very time consuming to do, but soooo worth it!
9 years with no problems. Keep them dry. the first cup from beans you roast yourself is so much better than any coffee you had before; it's like seeing a rainbow for the first time. you never get that amazing sensation twice.
I like this kind of stuff! I've always wondered about roasting the beans and you've shown me it's not complicated at all! I definitely will be trying this. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking the time to teach others!
Just saw this, and I wanted to share a couple things. First, I love how you demonstrated the 3 roasts, and I completely agree, if anyone is just getting into roasting, try all 3. Secondly, I love, love, LOVE your roasting pan! I started roasting in my skillet from my personal pan collection and it do an even roast. I then upgraded to a nut roaster pan (for heating and candy-coating various types of nuts) and it worked much better. Now I use a air fryer/convection oven, it has cut my roasting time by 3.5 hours! 😁 Keep it up you guys! Loving the off grid lifestyle!
I had green beans that were over 10 years old in a paper bag I just roasted. Several years in Arizona and eight in New Hampshire. They roasted real nicely. I took a pound of the roadted, while hot, and sprinkled cinnamon over it. Smells real good. Did mine in a cast iron frying pan. Thanks for the video.
Ugh makes my mouth water hahhaaha
I have used a French Press for years now and love it. How ever I have never roasted coffee before. Thanks for all the great information.
Just discovered your channel and subscribed because I prefer when people get right to the point, no misleading titles. If your headline says it's comparing goat milk to cow, that's exactly what you do. Bravo! I don't know what you do with your coffee grinds once done with them, but in the summer I put mine in burn safe containers and place them around the yard in areas that we will be using. About an hour before we plan to be in that area, I light them up and it really helps fend off mosquitos, and I use it in my garden.
I've been using hot air poppers for several years. They work great and are a lot less effort than the whirly thing. However, they are definitely not off grid. Also hot air poppers will only roast about 1/2 cup of green beans at a time, so it helps to have more than one popper. You can rotate back and forth between 2 poppers until you have the desired amount of roasted beans. Replacing the top plastic part of the poppers with heavy glass light shades is very helpful. It makes it much easier to judge the roast. Only certain types of poppers will work though. Look for air poppers that have "fins" inside the popcorn receptacle. Brands recommended on the Sweet Maria's website include:
West Bend Air Crazy
West Bend Poppery II (1200 watt model) - a preferred model
Popcorn Pumper
Kitchen Gourmet (from Walgreens)
Toastmaster 6203West Bend Air Crazy
I found my hot air poppers at thrift stores for 2 and 3 dollars a piece. I found the glass shades for 1 dollar each.
I love your videos!
Thanks!
Love this idea never thought I would get into anything like that but i'm excited to try now. I have the french press but have not used it yet. Thank you
This is amazing, thanks so much for sharing! I can't wait to try this. FYI the plunger on a french press should be plunged slowly ( i spend 20-30 seconds doing it) as it will add body to the coffee, increasing flavour and mouth feel. just found this channel in trying to can and prep a pantry. keep up the good work!
Josh Johnston same here they are a pretty good channel with tuns of good ideas
Green beans are best consumed with in 20 years but can go much longer.
Roasted coffee should be consumed with in 10 days but will be ok for 2 months.
Ground coffee should be consumed with in an hour but will be ok for a few days.
Yankee prepper has great knowledge on coffee and sells great beans!
The fresher the beans,the roast ,and the grind the better.
Green beans are great for long term food storage if stored correctly.
All true.
this is the only way we drink coffee, have been doing it since 2012. favorites, jamician blue mtn, Kona, the papau new guinea. once you do your own roasting, you will never go back. i also only go to the first sound of 2nd crack. seems they all are good that way. blessings. happy roasting.
Fantastic video awsome, thanks Jamie, love your videos, can't live without my coffee....
Love the off grid cooking . My favorite videos from you guys thanks so much for bringing us along
Hi, I think you guys are awesome. I've been watching your channel for awhile now and you are living my dream. If I ever move back to the united states I would love to get into your life style. Don't think it will ever happen, but who knows. Keep up what your doing! One of your biggest fans.
Coffee roasting-I have learned so much from you. My green coffee beans and vintage grinder are on their way to me. I already own a whirlypop so I'm set. Can't wait. Thx for all your videos.
You always experience the yummiest things.. love your vids.
Thank you Jaime, love watching you, and were going to have to try the coffee roasting. Thank you
We French press it everyday now toast our own beans! Thx!!!
Great video! I had no idea we could do this! So cool!
I purchased some green coffee beans a couple of years ago and I didn’t store them in any particular way. My beans are still perfect! They roast beautifully and I do store regular coffee for emergency neighbors 🤓
Loved this! I have never roasted my own beans. I should try this one day. I guess I'll have to wait for "Santa".
It's funny. I have that same french press AND some of those cups except mine are clear green. I just had a cup while I was watching this. As another commenter mentioned...I like my coffee a little more "manly". LOL Sometimes it does sit for a bit before I get back to it. Have a great day!!
I am going to have to try this. I store a lot of coffee, ground in cans, I have never had it go bad, but this seems like the taste would be so much better that this is worth it. I even have one of those popcorn poppers :)
Definitely try it!
When I first got into roasting coffee. I went to Sweet Marie's and started with their sample pack too.
l I have that Camp Chef and that's what I've been using it for-canning. I have had my Camp Chef for 7 years now. Hubby had a propane line run to my outdoor kitchen so we don't have to worry about hauling propane canisters. This is great for frying fish, chicken, bacon and rendering lard. No mess or smell in the house. When you get your homestead that you are looking for-you will love all of the items you are adding. I am going to order some of this coffee- If the grid went down- instant coffee won't do it for me and the people around me will be thanking you for this video...lol
I can't STAND the smell of fish or bacon in the house. It just lingers forever. That is one huge benefit to outdoor cooking
wow thank you for the great explanation and examples...so easy to follow and taking the stress out of trying!
We use a simple dry wok for roasting coffee beans in The Philippines. I have found a bug or two in my coffee also. Not fun and not tasty. I love the French Press. Jamie, it looks as if you really enjoy good coffee. I have burned a few batches of coffee greens. We are hoping to rais our own coffee in The Philippines when we go back. God bless.
I've been playing around with roasting coffee beans for a couple of months now, mostly tossing them around in a saute pan. This resulted in a pretty uneven roast. I never heard of a Whirley Pop until watching this video so I ran down to my local Bed Bath and Beyond where they had it in stock. Wow, what a difference! Although a pushed the roast a little longer than I'd hoped, the roast was very uniform. Fortunately we still have snow where I live so I used a snowbank to cool things down after the roast. I then used low pressure compressed air to blow out the chaff (Jamie, not chafe). Thank you so much for the recommendation.
Love this. I live in the city so have to figure out the outdoor stove. Maybe start with a camp stove..?...
I’ve become hooked on your channel. I’m learning to can duecto your inspiration and doing my best in an urban environment. Thank you.
This 2 propane burner is nice. It breaks down and you can store it in a bag
Fantastic video! I learned so much. Thank you.
This is by far my favorite video for teaching me somthing I had no clue about! I really want to try this now! 😊
Great video!!! Never seen this done before
A coffee lover here...now this is my favorite video from you!
ps, I love the idea of the whirly pop!!!! i may purchase one just for this purpose! thanks for the idea
I absolutely love these videos, my husband makes super coffee, maybe I will get him some green beans and the popper thing!
the longer you roast the less caffeine so light roast more caffeine dark roast less caffeine I always thought darker was more caffeine learned that on another roasting tutorial thanks for this one!
I have wondered about doing this so thank for showing us.
Lol, stink bug coffee! I love how you keep talking with your hands when trying to hand crank the coffee ;-). Love this video!!!
Lol ya I do
Mmm I like that dark roast. Great idea to use the whirly pop. I will have to try that.
Great video. I'll be looking for the manual coffee grinder.
Best demo on you tube
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This is mouth watering.. I want some of that coffee
That's what I love about your channel you bring a wide variety of topics, so very glad I found you , I subbed right away, keep up the great work. Cause I learn lots from you. Thank you both.
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I ♡♡♡ my Whirley-Pop. It works great for roasting pumpkin and sunflower seeds as well!
Good idea!!!
You guys are awesome and so are your videos. Thank you for making them.
This RUclips got me buying canning equipment now I gotta buy this coffee roasters 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
I will admit you are extremely informative. 😉ty
Great video and I'm also into coffee and never thought of off grid roasting. Im pretty new to the channel and looking into off grid capabilities for our new house and you have quite a nice library with info thanks for that! All the best from the Netherlands (for now) :)
I've been roasting beans for about two years and love it!! We buy from Rhoadsroast and our favorites are Ethiopian Sidamo and Mexican beans. I recently bought 20# Ethiopian beans to have on hand for winter. Great idea using the Whirlypop!
My mom used to roast her beans in an air popper and they came out perfect.
That burner is awesome! Canning in the heat of the summer and keeping the heat and mess outside! We need to look into one. Might be a good thing to do over a great cup of coffee 😀 👍
We are pretty impressed with it. We are going to start canning on it sometime this week. (I have a bunch of freezer bones that need cleared out). Will let you know how it works!
Thank you for posting this video! I want to get into roasting my own coffee.
Karen's Homestead it’s super easy!
Lordy!! I'm gonna get me a Whirly Pop!! We are coffee fanatics and can't wait to give this a whirl! (see what I did there?) I always imagined it would be much harder to home roast coffee. We've been using a French Press for years now, and I agree... it's the BEST way to make coffee. I can't drink it out of a auto-drip anymore. All I can taste is plastic. Thanks for the coffee hook-up and another fantastic video! Peace ~Lisa
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I just yesterday passed up one of these Whirley-Pop pots at my local Goodwill for 5 bucks. I didn't think I'd ever make popcorn.. So I passed on it. Now, I wish I had bought it.
Someone else mentioned they were good for roasting nuts as well.
ZI roast my coffee in an electric air corn popper. Outside of course because the chaff blows all over the place and you don't want it inside. Love your site.
This GREAT video has been VERY educational! I have been buying organic coffee beans for years. I always choose either a label that reads "espresso" or if no espresso then I choose "French Roast". I usually buy 2 or 3 pounds and I store them in my freezer. They are always the color of the darkest sample on your video and they always look very 'oily' . Off Grid means no refrigeration, thus this video that demonstrates the option of green coffee beans is VERY valuable to me as I would sorely miss having my coffee in the morning. The longer storage, on my end, would make a significant difference! Thank you for taking the time to create and share this video! :D
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i'm learning so much with is series of videos your doing on the off grid cooking !! loved this video to was very interesting and informative
Wow! Great video!! Thanks so much.!
In an attempt to reduce my caffeine intake, I switched from coffee to tea, but that looks so delicious I may have to try it...ya know...for science! I can smell the wonderfulness already! 😋
They have decaf too 😉
Love this video! I so love a good cup of coffee. I'm going to have to try this!
Like this! Very informative! My daughter uses a French press, but I think I would stick with a coffee pot on the camp stove.
Ahhhhh LIFE in a cup! Nectar of the Gods! Deeeeeeliciousness! LOL I love me some coffee! I'm definitely gonna try this. I've been buying whole beans and freezing them...now I know I can buy green ones and roast them as needed...HEAVEN HELP ME! Definitely gonna do this! I have the same Camp Chef I got it for canning and LOVE that thing. It's awesome. Thanks again for sharing all you do. Love this series. You really are "Off Grid Ninjas!" (That was too funny Jeremy! 😂)
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The longer you roast the less caffeine.
The light roast is normally called a breakfast blend. It has the most caffeine.
Your dark roast or French roast has the less caffeine.
The more you roast, the more caffeine burns off.
Caffeine has a melting point of about 235 °C, and only starts to decompose at much higher temperatures.
How light or dark a coffee is roasted does not change its caffeine content, but darker roasts are easier to extract (more porous).
However, dark roasts are also less dense, so when you aren't weighing your coffee but do it volumetricly (scoop), the lighter cup will end up with more caffeine in it.
thanks for this vid. i've always said that i could make due without most anything except coffee. i've had chicory coffee and didn't think it was too bad. something i would consider growing and experimenting with, a good thing for any coffee loving prepper to know.
i'm fortunate to have a local coffee house that roasts beans on site and sell in bulk at my favorite health food store as well. i stop for beans and get a $1,25 refill of something new on the day's menu. for now, i'm spoiled, but thanks to you i will be able to "fend for myself" if i am no longer able to get my favorite beans.
Excellent demo!!! Now I need one day a week extra 😉 but it is so tempting!!!
It only takes about 20 minutes 😉
Sooo loved this video!!!!!!!
This is really cool, and the best, love the story. That would be me.
I did order some green coffee beans from Sweet Maria's. I've ordered from them before and they are good. Love the Whirly Pop idea - I've been doing a couple days worth in my cast iron skillet. Your idea will be easier!!
Odd I have only used my whirley pop for making pop corn. :)
1st time I saw French press was in Louisiana I liked it haven't used one since but I do believe I'll be getting one , as far as the coffee really liked the ideal of roasting my own coffee thanks so much for sharing that and I'll be ordering some to try and storing it...gotta have that coffee...lol so you and your family have a wonderful day in weekend God Bless you both and your family
Don't go with the glass french press. We had that one first and it worked for a while...until it didn't (broke). The one we got is pretty nice as it holds 2 cups and is insulated.
In case any one is wondering.... Make sure you are using arabica beans rather than robusta or hybrid. Also, don't roast them too dark or you will actually decrease the amount of caffeine in the coffee. General rule of thumb: Asian beans should be roasted lighter than Central American beans, and Central American beans should not be roasted as dark as African beans. (If you prefer dark roasts, Ethiopian beans are a good option and, I find, a good quality.)
Thanks!
Well that just got really complicated. I'll leave it to my occasional treats at the coffee shop and let the experts handle it 😊
Thank you, thoroughly enjoyed. :) Drinkin' my cup watching you make and drink yours. I'm sure yours is much better then mine. LOL
Omigod, the stinkbug was over the top. This was all the info I was looking for. Thanks so much for sharing.
Definitely worth a subscription.
Another awsome video , you guys are awsome
I have never thought about roasting my own. Going to try this. 😁
I quick followup to my earlier comment - I just opened 2 year old whole roasted beans in vacuum sealed Mason jars. I'm not a coffee snob but it tasted fine to me.
Just in case anyone is interested
Enjoyed this very much... Could almost smell it ! LOL
Hi I haven't seen your notifications for a while I had to rering I just put your video in my playlist United we stand RUclipsrs good job thanks for sharing this is good information I look forward to hear from you God bless bye for now Ken
I love this idea! Fun fact: the Whilrly Pop is manufactured in my hometown of Monon,IN population 1500 or less. I grew up with the kids of the owners! Thanks for supporting small business!
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Thanks for being awesome
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Yay!!! Shirley pop! I LOVE mine, best popcorn!!!
Oops Whirly stupid spellcheck
Well you found my weak spot Jamie I live for coffee i have told friends if a Dr told me coffee would kill me in a day i tell them i would have 24 hours to say my good-bye...hahaha There is a bean roaster in my daughter's home town and you can tell when there cooking the whole area smells of roasted coffee that's when i go to there shop and buy my fresh roast But i have never thought of roasting my own...This was a great video Guy's i went looking for mylar bags on amazon...didn't know there was so many choices,,,I didn't see a link on this video if you could help me out would be appreciated thanks and keep up the great video's and Good luck in your search for your homestead
Here is a link to the mylar: ruclips.net/video/7rC80DafNWs/видео.html All links to products are in the descriptions
Just wondering if you are still roasting your coffee since moving to the foothills? We started roasting after watching this. Do you have any additional tips you've learned?
We also bought the Camp Chef after seeing you use it and we love it!
Absolutely! Just made a batch 2 days ago. We still do it the same way. ❤️
@Guildbrook Farm - Simple Sustainable Living thanks for the tutorial! I only started home roasting a couple months ago and I’ve been using an air popcorn popper...outside of course!... We’re off grid so I had to run the popper either on a very sunny day or run the generator! Now with the winter weather and daytime temps in the upper teens to low 20’s, I can’t get the beans hot enough to even finish the first crack. In fact a couple weeks ago I burnt out the motor in a 6 week old popper trying to get a roast!
I’ve been considering the whirlypop, but it has mixed reviews so I’m hesitant. Have you had trouble with the beans ‘jamming’ or any other challenges outdoors with the roasts in winter? I have a 3 burner camp jack outdoor stove that i would be using... thanks in advance for any helpful hints!
We have had no problems using the whirly pop on a propane burner. It works great for us.
It might be worth testing the longevity of roasted beans in canning jars of varying sizes, under vacuum with an O2 absorbent as well as in Mylar under the same conditions.
Also you can buy canned green coffee beans with a 25 year shelf life or it used to be a thing.
Love the videos! Keep them coming!
I believe the roasted beans will continue to off-gas. That is why bags of coffee have a one-way valve
Well If I get around to the experiment I will certainly send you my results maybe you can add something further in a video at that point. Thanks!
I've been roasting my own coffee for nearly 20 years. Tried to make a video, but the camera kept resetting. Anyway, yeah, they'll store for years even without mylar bags. I have had mine (also from Sweet Maria's- great company) in the plastic bags and they've kept for years. Just make sure they are in a temperature controlled area and away from sunlight. Note: the longest I've kept mine is, like, five years because I'm something of a coffee addict!
If you need any guidance on how long to roast or how dark a given roast should be, let me know.
Absolutely! Feel free to leave any tips here so everyone can benefit. (note: I did include a coffee guide in the description as well for visual reference for anyone interested). Thanks for sharing your experience :0)
That was really interesting Thank You.
Another informative video. Thank you. Ynz guys rock!
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Great video production.
HA! I found it! How on earth did I miss this vid? The whirly pop is giving a nice roast. I have been in contact with a local supplier and he can order me beans 110lbs at a time. I just need to sample more before I go ahead with that. The whirly pop just might make my christmas list. Thanks for sharing! (I tried a air popcorn machine... it overheated and cut off before the first crack... I tried a popcorn maker with the spinning rods... I didn't get a even roast at all... I tried cast iron pan with a whisk... that worked. It was still much more uneven and it was not good after a shoulder injury. ) On the plus side...I have enough coffee to grind up and put in soaps as a natural scrubbing agent. It browns the soap... but the coffee smell does not stick. )
Cheeky Saver go to good Will and find a westben poppery two popcorn popper. It’s a hardy machine and won’t give out on you. I have two that I paid four dollars apesce for. It takes @ 4 min to roast. I’ve been roasting for three years with those poppers. Just a suggestion on where to buy beans. Bodhileaf coffee roasters & Sweet Marie’s.
I just used a metal pan over the fire and I shook it continuously until it browned the way I like it. Extra DARK!
I want to try roasting my own coffee beans. I make cold brew coffee because I don’t like the bitterness of coffee, the cold brew brings out caramel and chocolate flavors in the coffee!
Great video, really enjoyed learning from you, thanks so much for sharing you knowledge :)
I'm new to prepping and working towards going to a homestead. If I use Mylar bags and O2 absorbers how long will the coffee stay good? I have certain items I'm storing up for bartering and I think coffee will be a wanted item.......
You will want to use green coffee with mylar storage. Supposedly they last 20+ years in mylar. I obviously have no experience with this personally though.
I'm happy you did this video because ive been storing all kinds of things in Mylar bags including tea and I just started researching coffee. Walmart has the cheapest food grade buckets so far - believe in helping those who prepare and prep!