I have had a passionate love affair with coffee for the majority of my life. Due to what I would consider, less than appropriate parenting…lololool, I’ve been indulging in the luxury of that dark mystical elixir since about 8 or 9 years old. Recently, however, I have caved to the laziness of Kcups and sacrificed quite a bit of quality in return for time efficiency and I’m wanting to change that and get back to the peak of my coffee quality consumption.
The idea came to me recently at my local den of indulgence (read coffee house..lolol) when I was speaking to one of the young male baristas. He is an interesting young guy who has done a decent amount of traveling for his age and has worked some interesting aspects of the coffee business. Our conversation began to weave in and out of a multitude of directions and eventually landed on his time working for a coffee roasting business. I commented how fascinating that was to me and he educated me to the fact that they make hobby-sized coffee roasters and that I should look into it. My brain was like “Of course, I should!!!!” lol
This, of course, led to a quite extreme rabbit hole journey on Amazon, Youtube, and other far corners on the web for all information related to the research, purchase, and operation of a hobby coffee roaster. I also hit a couple of side holes and one was about one of my favorite coffee processes…..the pour over! So, I got to contemplating how difficult it would be on my days off to get back to some of my previous towering levels of quality coffee production and consumption rather than just popping a kcup in a machine and standing there like an oaf until it is done so I can slop it down….lolol
My current thought process is that I could carefully select and roast particular coffee beans that will satiate my need for sublime coffee, while additionally expanding my coffee horizons. I would then use a home pour over method to really bring out the notes, aromas, and flavor of these hand-selected beans and force myself to slow down a bit and get back to my adoration for this pinnacle of beverages.
This is where YOU, my new coffee family, comes in….lolololol. I am in desperate need of your advice, guidance, and mentorship with regards to hobby style coffee roasters and pour over accouterments. I would absolutely adore any of your advice and guidance in these vital matters…lolol. Keep in mind, when it comes to things, not people, I appreciate appearance in addition to functionality. And I would like to keep the price somewhat reasonable so my wife doesn't question my debit card too much...lololololol Thanks so much for your help in this endeavor and remember that I love you all and you each possess greatness inside!
A great big hug THANK YOU to 
All That Is Gold Does Not Glitter,
Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost
-Tolkien
