Project Description
Poland
Rafal Kaniewski
Java Coffee Poland
Please tell us a little about yourself:
How long have you been roasting for?:
Five years
What roaster do you currently roast on?:
Diedrich CR-25, and Loring 35 Kestrel.
What is your coffee of choice:
My choice will be always Kenyans. I love love, love, love them!
How did you learn to roast? Did you have a coach or trainer:
Before I joined Java I learned from other unexperienced roasters and one day I decided to forge my own path and went for it. I read a lot of articles accross the web like Scott Rao, and did a lot of roast analyzing. When I joined Java I went for a two days training with Joanna Alm. It was really incredible experience. She helped me a lot with theory and practical knowledge.
Who is your roasting hero?:
Joanna Alm. I like her style!
What’s your favorite weather to roast in?:
Any weather!
What music do you listen to when roasting?:
The sound of the crack. I really like just listening to the coffee.
What is your secret weapon when roasting?:
Olfaction
What is your BEST roasting memory?:
My first batch of Kenya. I still remember this Kagongo from Bero Polska, in October 2013.
What is your WORST roasting memory?:
Have you ever forgotten about your roast while you are doing one hundred things at a time ? I have… I have.
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