The original cowboy-style, do-it-yourself home roasting method!
The manual popcorn popper is a core part of home coffee roastingThe application of heat to green coffee seeds (beans) to create palatable material for brewing a great cup!: Coffee roasting is a chemical process induced by heat, by... ...more, one that’s a classic and shouldn’t be ignored in spite of its simplicity. The specific model we carry is the VKP StovePop, which is a deep stainless steel pot with a detachable lid and crank handle.
It takes a bit of elbow grease to finishSimilar to aftertaste, but it refers to the impression as the coffee leaves the palate. Aftertaste is the sensations gathered after the coffee has left the mouth. We... ...more up a roast, as you’ll find yourself stirring constantly for the better part of 10 to 20 minutes, depending on your desired roast level. However, the StovePop offers intuitive training and experience with coffee roasting, including being able to smell, hear and see the whole roast process through. You can’t get more hands-on than this!
Watch Thompson roast a full pound of coffee on the StovePop…
Ready to give it a shot? Shop the StovePop at Sweet Maria’s!

