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.

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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.

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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.

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Setting up a small commercial roastery involves more than buying a machine. Learn the steps — from location and permits to equipment selection and first production — in one practical guide.

In this episode:

- Define Your Production Requirements First

- Location, Infrastructure, and Permits

- Equipment Selection: Roaster, Destoner, Cooling, and More

- Ventilation and Emissions Management

- Workflow, Software, and Quality Systems

Read the full article: picoffeeroasters.com/learn/how-to-set-up-small-commercial-roastery

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Pi Coffee Roasters builds electric induction roasters

for specialty roasters worldwide.

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Roast profiling software turns data into repeatable results. Learn what it does, which platforms lead the market, and what to look for when choosing software for your roastery.

In this episode:

- What Does Roast Profiling Software Do?

- The Leading Platforms: Cropster, Artisan, and Others

- Key Features to Evaluate

- Software Integration with Roasting Hardware

- Choosing the Right Platform for Your Roastery

Read the full article: picoffeeroasters.com/learn/roast-profiling-software

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Pi Coffee Roasters builds electric induction roasters

for specialty roasters worldwide.

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First crack is the most critical moment in a coffee roast. Learn what causes it, what it sounds like, and why your decisions at this stage define the flavour in every cup.

In this episode:

- What Causes First Crack?

- What First Crack Sounds and Looks Like

- What Happens Inside the Bean During First Crack

- How to Roast Through First Crack

- First Crack and Roast Level: When to Stop

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

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Pi Coffee Roasters builds electric induction roasters

for specialty roasters worldwide.

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Electric coffee roasters produce no combustion emissions — no CO, NOx, or CO₂ from burning fuel. Learn what this means for your roastery, your sustainability goals, and your ventilation setup.

In this episode:

- Combustion Emissions vs Roasting Smoke: An Important Distinction

- How Electric Roasting Eliminates Combustion Emissions

- What Zero Combustion Emissions Means for Your Roastery

- The Indirect Emissions Question: What About the Grid?

- Sustainability Certifications and the Role of Combustion-Free Roasting

Read the full article: picoffeeroasters.com/learn/electric-roasting-zero-emissions

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Pi Coffee Roasters builds electric induction roasters

for specialty roasters worldwide.

picoffeeroasters.com

Rate of Rise is the single most important number in specialty roast profiling. Learn what RoR is, how to read it, and why controlling it determines the flavour in your cup.

In this episode:

- What Is Rate of Rise in Coffee Roasting?

- How to Read a RoR Curve

- What Happens When RoR Goes Wrong

- How to Control RoR During a Roast

- RoR and Heat Source: Why Response Time Is Everything

Read the full article: picoffeeroasters.com/learn/rate-of-rise-coffee-roasting

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Pi Coffee Roasters builds electric induction roasters

for specialty roasters worldwide.

picoffeeroasters.com