003 — Nicaragua Buenos Aires Maracaturra

Bean-specific notes

• Maracaturra beans are large and low-density — they move fast through development; watch FC closely and don’t miss the window.
• Flavor goal beyond the level-default: caramel with soft fruit — leave some sweetness, don’t push to dark.

Today's playbook

Ambient ~91°F, drum hot from two prior roasts. No preheat. Maracaturra is low-density — it’ll move fast through development. Watch FC closely; don’t miss the window.

1. Let drum cool 7 min with door open. Empty chaff tray.
2. Weigh 227 g green into drum.
3. Insert drum. Select P5 / ½ lb, press START. Start phone timer.
4. Chopstick in door. Maracaturra cracks softly — listen carefully.
5. 75% shutoff — critical: press START when the display counts down 0:30 or it auto-cools.
6. Listen for FC — likely 9–11 min today; softer pops than previous roasts. Mark time-to-FC.
7. Drop trigger: 30–60s after FC ends, before any second crack. Hit C.
8. Cool cycle ~10 min.
9. Weigh roasted.
10. Before Ethiopia: cool drum 10–12 min, door wide open. Drum is at peak heat; Ethiopia is the most delicate.

Live notes

Color at FC

Pale tan

Smell at FC

Bland roasted smell