Roasting your own coffee beans can be a fun and rewarding experience, allowing you to customize the flavor profile to your liking. Here’s a basic guide on how to roast your own coffee beans at home using a stovetop popcorn popper:

 Equipment Needed:
-Green coffee beans: Purchase high-quality green coffee beans from a reputable source.
-Stovetop popcorn popper: Make sure it’s a dedicated popcorn popper for coffee roasting.
-Long-handled wooden spoon: For stirring the beans.
-Cooling pan or baking sheet: To cool the roasted beans.
-Storage container: To store the roasted beans.

STEPS TO ROAST COFFEE BEANS:
1. Preheat the popcorn popper: Place the stovetop popcorn popper on medium heat and let it preheat for a few minutes.

2. Add the green coffee beans: Add a small batch of green coffee beans to the preheated popper. Make sure not to overload the popper, as the beans need space to move around and roast evenly.

3. Start roasting: Stir the beans continuously using a long-handled wooden spoon to ensure even roasting. The beans will go through different stages of roasting – drying, yellowing, first crack, and beyond.

4. Monitor the roast: Pay close attention to the color, aroma, and sound of the beans as they roast. You can adjust the heat intensity if needed to control the roasting process.

5. Cool the beans: Once the beans reach your desired roast level (light, medium, or dark), transfer them to a cooling pan or baking sheet to cool down quickly. Stir them occasionally to help release excess heat.

6. Let the beans rest: Allow the roasted beans to rest for at least 4-24 hours to degas and develop their flavors fully. Seal them in a storage container once they have cooled completely.

7. Enjoy your freshly roasted coffee: Grind the beans just before brewing to enjoy a flavorful cup of coffee with a unique taste profile.

Remember that roasting coffee beans produces smoke and chaff, so it’s best to roast in a well-ventilated area or near a kitchen hood. Experiment with different roast levels and bean varieties to find your perfect cup of coffee.