BOOK
Modulating the Flavor Profile of Coffee
One Roaster’s Manifesto
My book focuses on how modifying the roast profile of a particular coffee will affect the flavor of the coffee in the cup. Breaking down the roasting process into 5 relatively independently controllable sections, it focuses on investigating the mechanisms at work behind flavor development, and developing general trends concerning the shift of the flavor due to that change.
What some are saying:
“True research and observations finally give roasters a strong foundation upon which to build their craft.”
— Andrew Russo
“Rob’s meticulous nature bears fruit: a direct approach to understand and manipulate your roast.”
— William Schaefer
“Shining greater light on the arcane craft of excellent coffee roasting, this book is a must read for any serious student of the craft.”
— Tom Chips
“A succinct yet thorough explanation of key roasting theories…a must read!”
— Adam Shaw
“This book has caused me to approach the initial stages of roasting with the same focus and intention as the development stage. The coffee is tasting better and more consistent because of the process Rob lays out.”
— Marcus Young
In Rob’s words:
“In my time roasting for companies on the West Coast and the Midwest, I have had the opportunity to roast coffee on an assortment of different machines. I have roasted a variety of single origins and blends, and I’ve experimented with roast profiles while taking meticulous notes, both during roasting and later at the cupping table. Throughout my years of experimentation, I’ve discovered some commonalities in how changes in the roasting profile affect the flavor of the coffee.
In this handbook, I have pinpointed these aspects of the roast profile and detailed why they matter to development of flavor in the finished product. If you’re a roasting professional who is searching for new ideas to nail down the profiles you want, this handbook will help you reach your goals.”
Where to buy physical copies of the book:
In General
The USA
Canada
The U.K.
The E.U.
Switzerland
Chile – Spanish Version
If you’d like to be included on the list, or if you are interested in being an international wholesaler, please let me know.