That’s a cool setup …for even smaller batches than I produce. I’m pretty comfortable with the capabilities and limitations of the Nostalgia popper. If I spend some money, it will be something that can do 8+ ounces per batch.
Gosh I dunno, I’ve got a few bags with about 8 oz in them in the cupboard, but I ordered the roaster from Bodhi Leaf (out of stock at sweet Maria’s) and they’ll be sending 5 lbs of whatever they have extra of and want to offload lol.
! No more Starbucks or others (well for the most part). 
Niiice. Breville makes nice stuff. We recently replaced our microwave and toaster oven with Brevilles.Got rid of our Nespresso maker of 8-9 years or so and bought this puppy about two months ago. Wife and daughter have it dialed in. I’m still working on my methods. A bit more work to make a cup but the new home made product is damn good. The eggnog lattes are
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I really liked my first roast with the Fresh Roast SR800. It still felt very "hands-on," with more ability to "dial things in," in which I mean control how the roast is developing--speed it up, slow it down, etc. I did a batch of a little under 4 oz. of a Guatemalan I had and in 10 minutes or so, plus a little extra time for the cool cycle (which is a lot quicker with the fan than just letting them air-cool in a colander or even tossing them a bit in the colander), I had a nice City+ roasted batch o' beans. They look great, smelled great, and I'm sure they'll taste great. All with a helluva lot less stirring! And I really appreciated that. That's what I was going for.
I don't know about adding chicory to any coffee that I roast and grind (no thanks) but I do recall buying coffee with chicory in it. It has an interesting history. I hope you enjoy it.
I got the extension tube for the FR SR800 for Xmas and roasted a small batch in my cold, cold garage yesterday. Given the marked improvement in overall performance with the addition of this tapered glass tube with silicone ring gaskets that costs a ridiculous $80, it raises the question of why the heck this unit wasn’t engineered this way to begin with. It didn’t seem to matter at all that ambient temps were in the 30s, whereas in the past that has really drawn out the roast time, and the airflow/bean circulation in the chamber is 2 or 3 times better than it was with the standard short chamber.
I see you still have the heat gun if you need to add a few btu's. ;-)
Comes in handy for a number of things I’ve found out
Damn it, more post Christmas spending now...
Daddy diaper duty - and all the associated joys of sleep loss. I don't blame you for being angry, pissed off and full of blame! Congratulations on boy # 2!
Yeah, I guess there are way worse new hobby choices I could make in advance of a new baby arriving. I’m excited to give it a shot. I think I’ve gotten the neighbor interested too. Strength in numbers.
I’m going to suggest we reframe this. Coffee is no mere “hobby.” Brewed coffee is a vital elixir that sustains a civilized existence. Roasting beans and brewing coffee is akin to making your own bread from scratch. Can you pay someone else to do all that for you? Yeah, most of us live somewhere we can. But there’s a lot to be said for homemade freshness and quality. Plus, green beans keep a long time. When the sh*t hits the fan I think coffee is going to be a hot commodity in the barter community. It’s really just part of a survivalist ethic and lifestyle when you think about it. And who would impugn a young father for wanting to be prepared for his family?!?
Thanks @Matt B !
