The Coffee Roaster's Companion by Scott Rao (2014-05-04)

After reading this book I felt like I have a good foundation of knowledge to start roasting. I will definitely refer back to this book regularly as I practice my roasting skills. Fully recommend! Thanks Scott!

Scott Rao, manages to condense things into bite size peaces that I consider well worth the cost of the book, I think some other criticisms of the price are a nonsense, information in this book is precise, practical and something you can put into play immediately and IMHO not information widely available, if at all elsewhere. I'm not lending this book to anyone ! Already read it twice and each time a little more filters through, thanks Scott!

very informative-concise and excellent reference book for the future

Great book! A MUST HAVE for anyone roasting coffee! The only reason I'm giving it 4/5 is because I think it is priced a bit high.

Very insightful and easy to read and understand. I bought this when considering getting into home roasting.

An awesome guide to roasting. Very deep analysis, with easy to understand language, though.

Excellent book great content

Nice and simple guide for roasters.

After eight years as a barista behind our FAEMA E61, we have taken the plunge to start shop roasting. I was surprised to find how little is available by way of handbooks for the professional roaster. Those targeted towards home roasting make up a lot of body by adding information of little relevance, such as the history of coffee, recipes etc. Scott Rao's book is the exception, by being right on target with concise, useful information, without the unnecessary content that merely makes up volume. The clean, pleasing layout, sensible chapters with technical graphs and illustrations add plenty of visual value without overcrowding. The book uses a good heavy grade paper, and has been hardcover bound to last through frequent use. While the price may seem steep, it has to be borne in mind that the target demographic is the relatively small niche market artisanal roaster. The information is clearly gleaned from many years in the industry and the value it offers, makes the cost insignificant, in my opinion. Scotts style is very accessible, and he writes with a confidence that some may criticize as condescending, however I found his occasional tongue in cheek humor to contribute to making a technical discourse, quite an enjoyable read. With my Genio 6 roaster ordered late last year, I was happy to find that my choice meets most, if not all, of his recommendations for a classic roaster. For the budding roaster, with intentions of undertaking this new challenge with an artisanal approach, I cannot conceive of a better book. I was constantly amazed how he has been able to introduce so many considerations with such clarity. Every section has been thoughtfully presented to maximize value without the need to search through unnecessary trivia. The book may disappoint some who are expecting a step by step formulaic guide to roasting, however for those who need to begin to understand the relationships within complex roasting interactions, look no further. In summary, reading this book was like sipping a great espresso, realizing that this is all about quality and not quantity.

This book is wafer thin and does not live up to its title. Its a superficial look at roasting and at only 89 pages, it does not give you any value for money. This book contains nothing new that you cant find in many other books at a fraction of the cost. I highly recommend looking elsewhere for your book on roasting. Very disappointed!!!!

Très satisfaite

価格はどの中身は全くない。買う価値があるかないかは人それぞれかもしれませんが私には無価値でした。

I recently purchased "The Coffee Roaster's Companion" by Scott Rao, and it has exceeded my expectations. Rao's expertise shines through, providing valuable insights into the intricacies of coffee roasting. The book is well-structured, making it accessible for beginners while offering advanced tips for seasoned roasters. The practical advice, coupled with Rao's engaging writing style, makes this book an essential companion for anyone passionate about elevating their coffee roasting skills. Highly recommended!