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David Sargent Coffee
United States
Приєднався 30 лип 2022
An informational hub of all things coffee roasting and coffee brewing. I have a couple passions outside of being a husband and father - photography and coffee. These two things I've decided to take seriously enough to make businesses out of them and this channel is dedicated to providing insight and education into the world of specialty coffee. I'm a coffee roaster and while I'm working on a relatively small scale, I like to think I have something of value to provide to a couple different groups of folks. If you're just someone looking to learn a little bit more about coffee, whether that's in the form of brew guides, device reviews, and coffee reviews, or if you're a home roaster looking to find some content about roasting coffee, I'm hoping to be someone you can follow along with to maybe learn some things.
Redemption
I take a walk in the woods to find some birds and drink some coffee.
Instagram @_davidsargentcoffee
Shot and edited completely with an iPhone.
List of coffee items I use all the time:
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Want to try the coffee I made?
DeadRiverCoffee.com
Music: Always
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Music: King
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Music: That Day
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Music: Pancakes
Musician: Jeff Kaale
Instagram @_davidsargentcoffee
Shot and edited completely with an iPhone.
List of coffee items I use all the time:
amzn.to/3KDkYl3
Want to try the coffee I made?
DeadRiverCoffee.com
Music: Always
Musician: Rook1e
Music: King
Musician: Jeff Kaale
Music: That Day
Musician: Jeff Kaale
Music: Pancakes
Musician: Jeff Kaale
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Відео
SCA 2024: My POV of the Show Floor
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Representing Dead River Coffee as an attendee, we got to hang out in Chicago for the weekend of the SCA Expo! I thought you guys might like to see some of the exhibitors products and events going on that I was able to get around to see. I had a pass all three days, took multiple lectures each day, and made my way to nearly every booth representing farms at origin; having conversations and build...
Coffee Anywhere Except Here
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- www.DeadRiverCoffee.Com - Doing a little photography in the Upper Peninsula today! I'll be hiking a trail in Ishpeming to scout for wildlife potential in the summer. Come along! Affiliate links to some relevant items I use: - Coffee Stuff - List of Commonly Used Equipment: amzn.to/3KkxWFh - Camera Stuff - Sony a7iv camera: amzn.to/3Fs6QJ7 Sony 20mm lens: amzn.to/3YUP73P Sigma 50mm 1.4 DG DN l...
Questions Answered: Roasting for Dead River Coffee
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Hang with me on this more detailed back and forth as I answer some questions gathered since my last video about my time in Marquette roasting for Dead River Coffee. www.DeadRiverCoffee.Com Affiliate links to some relevant items I use: - Coffee Stuff - List of Commonly Used Equipment: amzn.to/3KkxWFh - Camera Stuff - Sony a7iv camera: amzn.to/3Fs6QJ7 Sony 20mm lens: amzn.to/3YUP73P Sigma 50mm 1....
I Can Explain
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I've been real quiet lately and I owe you guys an explanation. I'm now the roaster for Dead River Coffee in Marquette! Tune in to hear the story on how this happened, what I'm up to, and what to expect going forward in this short and sweet update. www.DeadRiverCoffee.com Music provided by TuneTank.com
Brewing Under the Aurora
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Round two looking for northern lights in the month of September, 2023, but tonight luck is on my side...sort of. I may have made one fatal flaw in my coffee brewing, but you're going to need to find out what went wrong by watching my journey out to photograph the northern lights. Affiliate links to some relevant items I use: - Coffee Stuff - List of Commonly Used Equipment: amzn.to/3KkxWFh - Ca...
Coffee Under the Stars
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Hey, long time no see. I'm back with a night-time photography trip in hopes of catching some northern lights again. I brought some coffee I made with the Hario Switch. Check it out. Affiliate links to some relevant items I use: - Coffee Stuff - List of Commonly Used Equipment: amzn.to/3KkxWFh Hario Switch: amzn.to/3ZfrBQQ - Camera Stuff - Sony a7iv camera: amzn.to/3Fs6QJ7 Sony a7c camera: amzn....
Tasting Fresh Home Roasted Coffee from the Aillio Bullet!
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Tasting Fresh Home Roasted Coffee from the Aillio Bullet!
Failing with the Wacaco Minipresso GR (but loving it)
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Failing with the Wacaco Minipresso GR (but loving it)
Baratza Encore VS Breville Smart Grinder Pro
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Baratza Encore VS Breville Smart Grinder Pro
How long did you roast what temp cheers
From a guy who has been in Japan almost a decade now it was nice to listen to someone with my accent explain things for me, lol. Didn't catch it in this video but the IBTS should be cleaned with some alcohol before putting the faceplate back on!
Ha! I’m glad I could offer you something of value. I mostly used cafiza on a paper towel for the IBTS. I was afraid that if there was a coating on the IBTS that alcohol might degrade it as it can do with other coatings on glass elements, but it sounds like you’ve had no issues with that.
@davidsargentcoffee I literally just deep cleaned mine, watching your video along the way. Super helpful. One of the Aillio groups I'm in on Facebook recommends alcohol for the lens so I rolled with that, and everyone uses it so .. Hopefully it works lol. Cheers mate thanks for the walkthrough!
Excellent comparison, thank you
Okay man... I JUST found your farmers market video and then went to stalk you (find you on social media) and nothing! Now it all makes sense! Congrats! I'd love to talk to you more about the farmers market stuff!
Wtf bro you’re so underrated 😮💨
Hey David! I Just found and subscribed to your channel. Im intrigued by your content very helpful. I'm a novice and just starting out. I have an ikawa home roaster machine I just purchased that was in my budget. It can roast 100g of green beens at a time. Being new to home roasting, in your opinion, where would I start in green beans ie: being from who, what, and where? Again I'm new to this and appreciate your feedback. I'll be watching and thanks for the content.
Brazil would be a great start. Find a simple washed Brazil and aim for a medium. I don’t know how much control ikawa gives you, but outside of color, weight loss is an indicator of roast level (relative to that bean). We shed about 14.5% of the weight off of our natural process Brazil. You can shoot for anywhere between 14-16% loss to start. Guatemala is another relatively easy origin to nail. Look for mid to low altitude with little to no complexity. 800-1500 meters with nutty or chocolatey expectations.
I appreciate it David thanks for the insight.
So you would recommend that one not brew a single cup in the larger Kalita? I ask because their website states the larger one is for 2-4 cups, but it seems slightly wasteful to buy both sizes - one for when I want just one cup and one for multiple people.
It really depends on the volume needed to satisfy for two in your household. I think for 90% of people, the smaller one is too small for two people. The top line is 300ml which is only about one 12oz cup. If you can each be happy with roughly 6 ounces then it may be fine but if you’re unsure I’d move up to a larger. I use this one for brews just for me. I didn’t necessarily want multiple kalitas so I have a larger chemex for 40 gram brews to make about 600ml for when I’m making for two.
All jokes aside, my wife bought a scoop with a built-in scale.
Interesting!
@@davidsargentcoffee yea... it was a nice idea, but that went straight to the cats food for about a week. How was camping? Was it nice to get away? Where do you camp? I roasted some great beans from Honduras. I roasted 2 batches at 200g raw and came out with 171g and 175g.
Oh yes - back down in the Charlevoix area at a cabin family has. It was peaceful - and for the purpose of family reunion so it was nice to see some folks we haven’t seen in too long. Love Honduras! How does it taste?
I NEVER would use a scoop. I grab a handful of beans and mix with a mouthful of boiling water. Ill chew the beans till i get the right grind size then add sugar and milk then swallow. Easy...😂😂😂
I like the atmosphere of this video ☕️
Great brewer. I used mine 6 hours ago. 😊😊 Great video. Thank you.😊😊
Hey bud, The link to your website is not working. I tried using my phone but it came up as no domain error. I wanted to ask you something that I did not want blasted in the comments.
Yes sorry I don’t operate as self-employed since I was hired on to be a roaster for Dead River Coffee. Feel free to email me or dm me on IG @_davidsargentcoffee
@@davidsargentcoffee I tried ur site, it was down. I don't use ig so I need to email directly
Yes since I was hired I took my site down. You can email me at davidsargentcoffee@gmail.com
@@davidsargentcoffee oh I gotcha now. I'm sorry. I was half asleep when I read your message. I home roast too. Lately I've had these damn beans from Miramar. Washed then sun dried. I used a lower charge temp and did not use a lot of heat but they still tipped n was uneven. Last night I saw a video n dude was showing the new difluid moisture and roast level tester n he said beans can be almost 2 dry such as if they have been left in an open bag too long. I was thinking maybe the beans are still not dry enough. Can you suggest something or you would need to see the actual beans? What are your thoughts? I have enough for 1 batch left. The beans that I have roasted are really good but the roasting and possibly processing defects are noticeable. What are your thoughts? Thanks man. I appreciate it big time.
Yes, this can be difficult. I took a lecture at SCA in Chicago and learned a lot about varying moisture levels in green and seasonality as it relates to taste (not particularly as it relates to roasting) but I did get information to suggest lower and slower through phases for old crop that has lost moisture can help retain taste. However, if you’re finding the beans too susceptible to damage even after adjusting downwards there’s no confident advice I can give. I will ask what you’re roasting on, what your batch size is and what your curves and times look like on your latest roast. I lately have been making use of the heat soak method for 60 seconds to prime the roast, pushing through drying quickly, and then stretching Maillard out with lower heat going into 1C.
Can you make a video detailing your kitchen set up including your ventilation with the bullet?
Looks good...😊😊 I home roast. Lately I've had some beans from Miramar n man do they give me problems. Low charge temp and I baby the heat but they still have tipping n are uneven. I feel maybe because they are washed then sun dried, maybe, they are not fully dry?? What do you think? I look forward to your reply. 😊😊😊
For the black stuff in the metal plate. Might try a Clorox wipe, surprisingly, those work really well and you can use the wipe to help scrub.
a lot of our rocks are bedrock and the shape of them is all from glaciers moving through which just blows my mind
Totally. Glacial scraping is basically what shaped our entire state and has left behind lots of other cool things attributed to it. I read glacial scraping is the reason it’s possible to find gemstones on the Great Lakes. I have a Michigan Rock book that claims gold and diamonds are rare but can be found on Great Lakes shorelines due to glaciers depositing them as they moved through.
How long did you roast at home before you were confident enough to sell your coffee?
I roasted for about 3 months initially before I asked anyone for money. For the first 3 months I gave away a lot asking only for feedback. By the time the first farmers market came up I had been roasting for approximately 8 months where I really began making any money.
nice short man.. keep it up.
A have a fixture for supporting the front panel to keep the stress off the cable during cleaning. I includes a place to hold the front panel screws during cleaning.
That can often be a pain in the moment, for sure.
So maybe I didn’t hear it how much should it be
The main point is that the terminology for scoop being a “standard” unit of measurement in coffee is moot. Scoops are all different and it is more reliable standardized your routine using a scale rather than a scoop and to work out what ratios and weights work best for your preferences. I suggest starting with a 1:17 coffee to water ratio which can be easy to do if you use grams and a gram scale. The nice thing about water is, 1ml of water is equal to 1 gram of water. That’s convenient for helping keep everything easy when doing math on your preferred ratios. I like 1:15 so I often brew 40 grams using 600 grams of water. Hope that makes sense!
Looks like a lot of fun!
great fishing spot too, cant wait to take the kids there!
Next time, let us see a dark roast.
Sure. This was over a year ago and I’ve come a long way in that time. Thanks for your input.
The light you are using here is horrible. I know it looks fine for you but all I can see is beans that look still green. I wanted to see the dark beans but the VHS camera is killing the video.
Please allow me to apologize. This was earlier on in my channel history and editing this footage was new to me then. If I could go back, I would certainly give more care to a more balanced lighting and color profile. Thank you for watching and I hope you can find something of value and I appreciate your feedback.
@@davidsargentcoffee I did not want to be negative. I am still learning now to roast coffee and I watch a ton of videos. You have a very expensive setup but when I say the results, It was terrible with the lighting. Sorry, I will try to find you again and see some better stuff. Thanks. Jerry
Awesome video! Glad to see a new one up!
Thanks man. Less time for it but I still enjoy it!
Did this guy just say the same thing over and over, like 3 times before he actually got to the comparison? 😂😂😂
Although the manual doesn't state this, Aillio has a video about cleaning the impeller and it says not to leave the impeller in the cafiza solution for longer then 2 minutes or it might damage the aluminum that the impeller is made of. Just be aware if you see something happening to your impeller, that might be it. Video is titled "Aillio Bullet R1 - Cleaning the Impeller" ua-cam.com/video/OhxyLbxLJ0c/v-deo.html
Great video 👏🏼
Do you find that you get a lot of smoke off the cooling tray indoors?
You can! Dark roasts can be problematic indoors just off the cooling tray alone. I had multiple fans running in my house to disperse it quickly, but I recommend checking out Etsy. You can find 3D printed attachments including an exhaust adapter for the cooling tray too, but usually the amount of smoke created by anything lighter than true dark roasts was non-consequential.
Great video. It’s not so easy.
Hey Dave, like your video on deep cleaning. One question, I like the coffee guide when dropping beans. Can you send me info n it? I tried tapping on your links to find it and was unsuccessful.
Feel free to email me at davidsargentcoffee@gmail.com so I can help you out. My website is no longer active as I've been hired in as a roaster for a roastery I love in Michigans upper peninsula. I'm sure I can give you some guidance.
yeah me too. im liking the kalita brew over V60
Hey man love the content! Quick question I have been using a small 250Gram roaster for about 2 years now and am planning on buying a bullet. If i work from home for my mai job do you think i could turn out 10 pounds of coffee a week from it? I have had many people try the coffee i make with the small device and have 12 people that would want a bag of coffee 1-2 times a month and as word spreads maybe more. I am scared to buy a 15k used machine if a 3-4k one can get it done. Thanks. Much love from New mexico
Very cool David Congratulations on the new position...
Thank you!
Hi David I have a Huky 500 I bought this from Showroom Coffee about a year ago. It was set up with to use artisan. I have been using artisan since I have started roasting coffee. It is very cool software for roasting coffee. Very cool roaster there....
Congratulations David. Big jump! Not just machine size, but life! I wish you the best and look forward to seeing your journey here on your channel. Subscribed!
Where did you get your bags?
Absolutely loved this video man. Thank you so much. I’ve been in business for about a year now (with a hired roaster) and would like to start roasting myself. I have a customer base already but have an opportunity to expand that with a large group of people. You’re a few hrs away from me so do you offer lessons on roasting? It’s hard to find here in Indiana. Again thank you, this was invaluable information for me and I will be applying it.
I totally would but I recently moved 4.5 hours north into the UP to roast with Dead River Coffee now. Check out my most recent video I Can Explain for details on that. If you're up here ever though, hit me up and we can chat I'm sure.
dude! congrats (although I totally just discovered you for home roasting hahaha). I was gonna ask about the transition from an electric home roaster to a gas production machine but I see thats been asked. Other than the difference from the bullet, how do you like the ambex machines in general?
Big Congrats 🎉😊 Good luck with the new position!❤
Congratulations looks really cool.
Congratulations on the job change! Dead River Coffee is the place that introduced me to specialty coffee almost 7 years ago. As a bullet roaster myself I've always wondered how difficult it would be to transition to a larger gas roaster. What are some of the things you've learned roasting on a commercial roaster?
Yeah! The previous owner introduced me to the Aeropress in the first place. Since then I'd had a great connection with Dead River Coffee visiting as often as I could over the years. I'll try to make a Q/A video soon addressing this in detail, but in short, moving from the bullet to these gas machines was far easier than I anticipated. Roasts are far less volatile and phase changes tend not to get too rushed through. The Bullet was a great machine to learn on before jumping to gas production roasters though. Fundamentals are there. That makes it an easy jump.
Congratulations on the progress in pursuing your dream! Does this mean those of us outside Michigan can get some of the coffee you are roasting?
Thank you! And yes, visit DeadRiverCoffee.com/Beans and you can see our current offerings. At this point everything we have in stock has been roasted by me (roasting daily) so you definitely can!
how are you heating and transporting water?
I’m thinking of selling coffee one day as a supplemental income, I have no experience so I’m doing all my research and your video provided me tons of good information, thanks
Iam fermentation arabica bean coffee for 30 day,iam farmer from indonesia.nice to meet you
Can you have both a NATURAL and HONEY processed coffee, with respect to the same beans?
Did you have a hard time with the labels as far as FDA requirements go?
Wow that recipe hit the spot