Indoor coffee roasting is possible — but it requires the right equipment, ventilation, and planning. Learn what makes a space viable for roasting and how to avoid the most common setup mistakes.

In this episode:

- What Makes a Space Suitable for Indoor Roasting?

- Ventilation in Indoor Environments

- Gas vs Electric: Why Heat Source Choice Matters Indoors

- Permits and Building Approvals for Indoor Roasting

- Making an Indoor Roastery Operationally Practical

🎙️ This is the final episode of Season 1. Season 2 returns Monday, 14 September 2026 — with a new theme: Specialty Coffee & Buying Decisions. See you then.

Read the full article: picoffeeroasters.com/learn/indoor-coffee-roasting

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Pi Coffee Roasters builds electric induction roasters

for specialty roasters worldwide.

picoffeeroasters.com

All commercial coffee roasters produce smoke. Learn about afterburners, catalytic oxidisers, and ventilation requirements — and what your roastery actually needs to comply and operate safely.

In this episode:

- What Roasting Smoke Actually Contains

- Basic Ventilation: The Minimum Requirement

- Afterburners: When They Are Needed and How They Work

- Catalytic Oxidisers: A Lower-Temperature Alternative

- Electric Roasters and Smoke: What Changes and What Does Not

Read the full article: picoffeeroasters.com/learn/coffee-roaster-smoke-elimination

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Pi Coffee Roasters builds electric induction roasters

for specialty roasters worldwide.

picoffeeroasters.com

The drum is the heart of a coffee roaster. Learn how drum design affects heat transfer, bean movement, and roast consistency — and why it matters more than most roasters realise.

In this episode:

- What the Coffee Roaster Drum Does

- Drum Material and Wall Thickness

- Drum Geometry and Bean Movement

- Rotation Speed and Its Effect on the Roast

- Drum Design and Heat Source: How They Work Together

Read the full article: picoffeeroasters.com/learn/coffee-roaster-drum

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Pi Coffee Roasters builds electric induction roasters

for specialty roasters worldwide.

picoffeeroasters.com