Nope it's not Pig Pen - it's just me after cleaning the Roaster

Sometimes it seems like I can’t fit everything I want to do into a day. However, one thing I always make time for is roaster maintenance. Part of producing quality coffee is keeping all of the equipment in tip top condition. It’s not my favorite thing to do – but it makes a huge difference in roasting.

I try to set aside at least 2 days when I tackle this project. I have to basically tear apart the whole machine and all of the pipes. It’s crazy where all of the chaff and gunk can accumulate. I have big brushes for the pipes and some toothbrush size ones for the itty bitty areas.

Mary says I look like Pig Pen in this photo. She vacuumed me off before we left the shop and made me go straight to the shower when we got home.