Coffee Lovers: Roast Your Own At Home

Dust Off That Old Popcorn Popper For A New Use
Lisa Morrison, Staff Writer

Latte. Mocha. Americano. Caramel Macchiato.

Bean there, done that?

If you're a member of the coffee generation and are searching for your next java adventure, look no further than your old popcorn popper.

Air-pop popcorn poppers are just one tool that members of the coffee-cup elite use to roast coffee beans at home.

A growing number of java junkies are purchasing green beans (not the kind Mom made you you eat, the unroasted coffee kind) and doing their own roasting in small batches in their kitchens.

Here are a few reasons why:

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