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  • Aillio Bullet Recipes Explained – Consistency, Automation & Smart Roasting
    Apr 24 2025

    The Recipes feature in RoasTime is one of the most powerful tools for Aillio Bullet users – but many roasters don’t use it to its full potential.In this video, I show you step by step:🔥 What Recipes in RoasTime actually are🔥 How to create, save and customize your own Recipes🔥 How to run a roast fully automated – or semi-manual🔥 And how Recipes help you roast more consistently, more efficiently, and with less stressThis video is a small extract from the full Aillio Bullet Masterclass – a 4.5+ hour course full of knowledge, tools and hands-on tips for the Bullet and for roasting in general.If you like this video, the full course will take your roasting to a whole new level.I’m Ingo from Roast Rebels and I support passionate roasters with the tools and insights they really need.👉 Watch now – and check out the full masterclass at: https://academy.roastrebels.com👉 More info on the Aillio Bullet: https://roastrebels.com/en/aillioChapter: 00:00 – Intro: What are Recipes in RoasTime?00:30 – Creating your first Recipe01:15 – Saving and editing Recipes02:05 – Manual vs. automatic roasting with Recipes03:00 – Why Recipes help you roast more consistently04:00 – Summary: Using Recipes to simplify your workflow👉 More info on the Aillio Bullet Masterclass: https://youtu.be/XSNO6FjAyPo▬ About the Aillio Bullet Roaster ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬The Aillio Bullet roasters are state-of-the-art, powerful yet compact coffee roasters with a capacity of 1kg or 1.2kg.Unlike traditional electric roasters, the Bullet roasters use induction to directly heat the drum. This induction heating allows for rapid and precise adjustments in heating power, as well as efficient heat transfer for fast and energy-efficient roasting.Another unique feature is the infrared sensor that allows the Aillio Bullets to measure the bean temperature without contact. This quick and precise measurement supports the development and execution of highly accurate roast profiles.With the Bullet, you can easily and finely adjust the heat transfer, airflow, and drum speed.The roaster is compatible with both Artisan and Aillio’s own user-friendly software, RoasTime, which allows for easy sharing of roast profiles with other users.For more information on the Aillio Bullet, visit: https://roastrebels.com/en/aillio▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬At Roast Rebels, our mission is to make coffee roasting easy. On the one hand we offer the most proven small scale roasting machines and high quality green coffees, on the other hand we want to support people who roast coffee with tips, knowledge, roasting profiles and tutorials to achieve good roasting results quickly. You'll find lots of information and roasting profiles on our website, as well as here on the YouTube channel. #homeroasting #coffeeroasting▬ More Information ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You will find a lot more information as well on our website: https://roastrebels.com/en

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    10 min
  • Sample Roasting on the ROEST L100 Plus – Tips, Workflow & Profiles
    Apr 15 2025

    Sample roasting isn’t just about tasting coffee – it’s about making the right decisions for your production roasts.In this video, I show you how I roast samples on the ROEST L100 Plus, with a clear goal:Getting profile data you can actually use – whether you’re buying green coffee, checking quality, or preparing for production.You’ll learn:

    • How I evaluate green coffee for my assortment
    • What I look for in roast curves and development
    • How the ROEST helps build consistent, translatable profiles
    • And how I make the most of just 100g of green coffee

    I’m Ingo from Roast Rebels and I help roasters get better results, with the right tools and the right approach.More about the ROEST L100 PlusChapter00:00 – Intro: Why sample roasting is so important00:28 – Different use cases for sample roasts01:18 – Evaluating green coffee: what I look for02:10 – ROEST L100 Plus setup for sample roasting03:15 – Tips for consistent results with 100g batches04:30 – Summary: How to make smarter buying decisions▬ About the ROEST Sample Roaster ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬The ROEST L100 Plus is a highly advanced sample roaster designed for the needs of coffee roasters, importers, and competition participants. It operates with a convection-based roasting system, ensuring even heat distribution. With a capacity of 50 to 200 grams per batch, it is ideal for precise evaluation of green coffee. Its advanced sensor technology provides real-time data on temperature, airflow, and bean movement, allowing for precise control of the roasting profile.A key feature of the ROEST L100 Plus is its automated roast profile management with adaptive algorithms. The machine detects the first crack automatically and adjusts the roast development accordingly to ensure consistent results. In addition to fully automated roasting, it also offers manual control for customization. With its integrated cloud-based software, users can store, analyze, and optimize roast profiles. The ROEST L100 Plus is particularly suited for professional applications where consistency and efficiency are essential.More info on the ROEST Sample roaster

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    12 min
  • Producing and Roasting for World Coffee Championships | with Jamison Savage and Sam Corra
    Mar 23 2025

    In this exclusive webinar, we’re joined by Jamison Savage (Finca Deborah, Panama) and Sam Corra (Nucleus Coffee Tools) to dive deep into the world of competition-level coffee production and roasting.


    Learn how the winning coffees Nirvana, Elipse and Terroir dominated the World Barista Championships, and get expert insights into processing, fermentation, drying methods, and roasting techniques using the Nucleus Link.


    Whether you’re a barista competitor, coffee producer or roaster, this session is packed with real-world knowledge, practical tips, and technical deep-dives straight from two of the industry’s top minds.


    What you’ll learn:

    ✅ What makes Jamison Savage’s coffees so special

    ✅ How to collaborate with world-class baristas

    ✅ Why cascara and coffee byproducts are gaining attention

    ✅ How to roast for clarity, balance, and competition success

    ✅ Live profile adjustments on the Nucleus Link

    ✅ Q&A with real-life roasting and production challenges


    👉 Savage Coffee

    👉 Nucleus Coffee Tools

    👉 Nucleus Link Roaster


    Subscribe to newsletter for future webinars:

    👉 English

    👉 Deutsch


    Chapters

    00:00 Who is Jamison Savage and why are his coffees winning at the WBC?

    03:00 How to produce coffee for world-class competitions

    10:00 Sustainable use of byproducts: cascara, compost & health benefits

    16:00 How producers collaborate with World Barista Champions

    22:00 Darkroom drying and advanced drying techniques

    28:00 How to roast competition coffee – tips from Sam Corra


    Q&A

    52:00 How to dry competition coffees correctly – darkroom drying explained

    57:30 Ideal charge temperature for competition coffees

    1:02:00 Pressure buildup during roasting and its impact on flavor

    1:07:30 How to roast darker without baking the coffee

    1:13:00 Should you split the 100g sample or roast it whole?


    ▬ About the Nucleus Link sample roaster ▬▬▬


    The Nucleus Link is a highly accurate convection roaster. It has been specifically designed as a sample roaster - in particular, it allows the same roast to be produced regardless of external conditions. This makes it perfect for communication between coffee growers, traders and roasters, and as a sample roaster for farm visits.


    The unit comes in a shockproof box and with accessories to determine the density of the beans. It also comes with an app that selects the appropriate settings for the machine based on the altitude, type and density of the beans.


    Thanks to its ease of use, the machine is also suitable for ambitious and quality-conscious home roasters.


    You can find more about the roaster here:

    Or, if you come from Switzerland here


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    1 h et 27 min
  • Sample Roasting Explained: Find the Perfect Roaster for Your Needs! 🔥☕
    Mar 9 2025

    A sample roaster is the second most important tool in a coffee roastery – but how do you choose the right one? In this video, we dive deep into sample roasting: What is it, why does it matter, and which machines stand out? We explore the key functions that improve your roasting and compare popular models like the classic barrell roasters, Kaffelogic Nano 7, Nucleus Link, ROEST Sample Roaster or the Aillio Bullet.🔎

    Machines featured in this video:

    ✅ Kaffelogic Nano 7 – Compact electric sample roaster with fine-tuned controls

    ✅ Nucleus Link – more than 900 profiles for spot-on roasting

    ✅ ROEST Sample Roaster – Fully automated, precision-controlled roasting

    ✅ Aillio Bullet – Induction heating for flexible roasting options📌

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Introduction: Why sample roasting is crucial

    01:30 – The two main goals of sample roasting

    04:00 – What makes a good sample roaster?

    05:19 – Developing profiles for production roasting

    06:35 – What makes a good profile roaster?

    07:55 – Barrel Roaster: Traditional drum roasting for hands-on control

    09:08 – Kaffelogic Nano 7: Compact & precise digital control

    10:44 – Nucleus LINK: more than 900 roasting profiles

    14:07 – ROEST Sample Roaster: Fully automated precision roasting

    15:32 – Aillio Bullet: Hybrid sample & small batch production

    16:38 – More info: https://roastrebels.com/en/coffee-roaster/🔥

    Want to take your sample roasting to the next level?Visit our website for more details: https://roastrebels.com/en/

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    17 min
  • German Barista Champ: Felix Hohlmann
    Mar 2 2025

    What happens at barista championships? How do you prepare optimally for a competition? Why is the Nucleus Link so popular in coffee competitions? And what are the insider tips for home baristas & aspiring champions?


    In this interview, I talk to Felix Hohlmann, co-founder of Kaffeemacher:innen, the current German Barista Champion, and third-place finisher in the German Roasting Championships. Felix has already won 11 medals in coffee championships across almost all disciplines and shares exciting insights into the world of coffee competitions.


    🔗 More info:

    Felix on Instagram:

    Kaffeemacher:innen on YouTube

    Nucleus LINK Sample Roaster


    Chapter:

    0:00 about Felix Hohlmann

    1:19 about Kaffeemacher:innen

    3:26 benefits of coffee championships

    6:18 what's important at barista championships

    8:04 what coffees for barista championships

    9:51 why is Nucleus LINK so popular for coffee championships

    10:55 collaboration with Sasa Sestic and the Nucleus Coffee Tools team

    11:57 vibrating espresso for better flavour

    14:50 tips for home baristas

    15:50 tips for coffee competitors

    18:02 more information

    ▬ About the Nucleus Link sample roaster ▬▬▬

    The Nucleus Link is a highly accurate convection roaster. It has been specifically designed as a sample roaster - in particular, it allows the same roast to be produced regardless of external conditions. This makes it perfect for communication between coffee growers, traders and roasters, and as a sample roaster for farm visits.The unit comes in a shockproof box and with accessories to determine the density of the beans. It also comes with an app that selects the appropriate settings for the machine based on the altitude, type and density of the beans. Thanks to its ease of use, the machine is also suitable for ambitious and quality-conscious home roasters.You can find more about the roaster here: ⁠https://roastrebels.com/en/coffee-roaster/nucleus-link⁠

    Or, if you come from Switzerland here: ⁠https://roastrebels.ch/en/roaster/nucleus-link

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    19 min
  • ROEST Sample Roaster | Features, Functions and Personal Opinion
    Feb 22 2025

    The ROEST L100 Plus Sample Roaster is one of the most advanced sample roasting machines on the market. In this video, I take a detailed look at its features, functions, and share my personal experience using it.What you'll learn in this video:✅ How the ROEST Sample Roaster works✅ Key features & built-in sensors✅ Who this machine is for – coffee traders, roasters & competitors✅ My personal experience & things to consider before buying✅ A live roast so that you can see how easy it worksMore info on the ROEST Sample roaster: https://roastrebels.com/en/coffee-roaster/roest-l100plusKey differences S100 / S100 Plus / L100 Plus:ROEST L100 Plus:➕ ET Sensor➕ BT Sensor➕ Inlet Sensor➕ Exhaust Sensor➕ Drum Temperature Sensor➕ First Crack Detector➕ Cooling Tray Sensor➕ Between Batch Protocol50 - 200gROEST S100 Plus:➕ ET Sensor➕ BT Sensor➕ Inlet Sensor➖ Exhaust Sensor➖ Drum Temperature Sensor➕ First Crack Detector➖ Cooling Tray Sensor➕ Between Batch Protocol (limited)50 - 200gROEST S100:➕ ET Sensor➕ BT Sensor➖ Inlet Sensor➖ Exhaust Sensor➖ Drum Temperature Sensor➖ First Crack Detector➖ Cooling Tray Sensor➕ Between Batch Protocol (limited)50 - 120gChapter:0:00 ROEST Sample Roaster 0:31 For whom is the ROEST1:22 Features and technical details of the ROEST3:17 Sensors of the ROEST Sample Roaster6:27 ROEST Software & Profiles7:54 Maintenance8:55 Venting the ROEST9:36 Strength and weaknesses of the ROEST11:40 Live Roast on the ROEST13:25 More info: https://roastrebels.com/en/coffee-roaster/roest-l100plus▬ About the ROEST Sample Roaster ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬The ROEST L100 Plus is a highly advanced sample roaster designed for the needs of coffee roasters, importers, and competition participants. It operates with a convection-based roasting system, ensuring even heat distribution. With a capacity of 50 to 200 grams per batch, it is ideal for precise evaluation of green coffee. Its advanced sensor technology provides real-time data on temperature, airflow, and bean movement, allowing for precise control of the roasting profile.A key feature of the ROEST L100 Plus is its automated roast profile management with adaptive algorithms. The machine detects the first crack automatically and adjusts the roast development accordingly to ensure consistent results. In addition to fully automated roasting, it also offers manual control for customization. With its integrated cloud-based software, users can store, analyze, and optimize roast profiles. The ROEST L100 Plus is particularly suited for professional applications where consistency and efficiency are essential.More info on the ROEST Sample roaster: https://roastrebels.com/en/coffee-roaster/roest-l100plushttps://roastrebels.com/en/coffee-roaster/roest-l100plus

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    14 min
  • New: Aillio Bullet Masterclass | an online course for R1, R2 & R2 Pro
    Feb 10 2025

    The Aillio Bullet is an incredible machine, but experience—both from using it extensively myself and from daily interactions with our customers—shows that there are key insights that can massively enhance your roasting experience.

    That's why we created a comprehensive online course covering all models—R1, R2, and R2 Pro.

    The course is now live.

    For more details, visit:https://academy.roastrebels.com/course/aillio-bullet-masterclass

    What’s inside?

    • 4+ hours of video content
    • Deep dive into the machine & software
    • Hands-on tips & tricks
    • Essential roasting knowledge to help you achieve great results


    ▬ About the Aillio Bullet Roaster ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

    The Aillio Bullet roasters are state-of-the-art, powerful yet compact coffee roasters with a capacity of 1kg or 1.2kg.Unlike traditional electric roasters, the Bullet roasters use induction to directly heat the drum. This induction heating allows for rapid and precise adjustments in heating power, as well as efficient heat transfer for fast and energy-efficient roasting.Another unique feature is the infrared sensor that allows the Aillio Bullets to measure the bean temperature without contact. This quick and precise measurement supports the development and execution of highly accurate roast profiles.With the Bullet, you can easily and finely adjust the heat transfer, airflow, and drum speed.The roaster is compatible with both Artisan and Aillio’s own user-friendly software, RoasTime, which allows for easy sharing of roast profiles with other users.For more information on the Aillio Bullet R2 Pro, visit:⁠https://roastrebels.com/en/coffee-roaster/aillio-bullet-r2-pro⁠Or, if you’re in Switzerland, visit:⁠https://roastrebels.ch/en/coffee-roaster/aillio-bullet-r2-pro⁠

    ▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬At Roast Rebels, our mission is to make coffee roasting easy. On the one hand we offer the most proven small scale roasting machines and high quality green coffees, on the other hand we want to support people who roast coffee with tips, knowledge, roasting profiles and tutorials to achieve good roasting results quickly. You'll find lots of information and roasting profiles on our website, as well as here on the YouTube channel. #homeroasting #coffeeroasting

    ▬ More Information ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You will find a lot more information as well on our website:⁠https://roastrebels.com/en

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    2 min
  • Influence of coffee processing on roasting profile. With Sam Corra from Nucleus Coffee Tools
    Nov 23 2024

    Washed, natural, anaerobic processed coffees. How does the ideal roasting curve change based on the processing of a coffee. Sam Corra shared his knowledge and experience in this 1.5 hour webinar. Good news, we have more webinars planned in the next month. They are free and open to anyone. Just make sure, you subscribe early. Next dates: Transforming sample roast into production roast Thursday, December 5, 2024, 12:00 - 13:00 click here to register now Producing and Roasting Coffee for Competitions with Jamison Savage Thursday, 16 January, 2025,18:00 - 19:00 click here to register now ▬ About the Nucleus Link sample roaster ▬▬▬ The Nucleus Link is a highly accurate convection roaster. It has been specifically designed as a sample roaster - in particular, it allows the same roast to be produced regardless of external conditions. This makes it perfect for communication between coffee growers, traders and roasters, and as a sample roaster for farm visits. The unit comes in a shockproof box and with accessories to determine the density of the beans. It also comes with an app that selects the appropriate settings for the machine based on the altitude, type and density of the beans. Thanks to its ease of use, the machine is also suitable for ambitious and quality-conscious home roasters. You can find more about the roaster here: https://roastrebels.com/en/coffee-roaster/nucleus-link Or, if you come from Switzerland here: https://roastrebels.ch/en/roaster/nucleus-link

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    16 min