The Roasting Bible — Book 1: A Beginner's Guide to Coffee Roasting (Digital version 170 pages)

*From green bean to perfect roast — your complete foundation in coffee roasting.*

Master the fundamentals of coffee roasting with 152 pages of clear instruction, 33 professional diagrams, and 6 complete roast profiles. Written by SCA Certified Trainer Wing Yuen for anyone starting their roasting journey.

What You'll Learn

Every great roaster started somewhere. Book 1 takes you from complete beginner to confident home roaster through 19 chapters of practical, no-nonsense instruction.

You'll understand how coffee transforms from a raw green seed into the aromatic, complex beverage you love — and more importantly, you'll learn to control that transformation yourself.

Inside this book:

- The complete science of coffee — from cherry to cup, explained in plain language

- Green coffee selection — origins, varieties, processing methods, and what to look for

- The three phases of roasting — drying, Maillard browning, and development — and how to master each one

- First crack, second crack, and everything in between

- 33 professional infographic diagrams with detailed annotations

- 6 complete roast profiles for popular origins (Brazilian Santos, Colombian Supremo, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Guatemala Antigua, Sumatra Mandheling, Kenya AA)

- Cooling, resting, degassing, and storage best practices

- Troubleshooting guide for common roasting mistakes

- Equipment guide for home roasters

Who This Book Is For

- Home roasters who want to understand the "why" behind every roasting decision

- Coffee enthusiasts ready to roast their own beans for the first time

- Baristas who want deeper knowledge of the roasting process

- Anyone curious about the science and craft of coffee roasting

About the Author

Wing Yuen is an SCA Certified Trainer, CQI Q Instructor, and founder of Tasse Coffee Education & Roastery with locations in Hong Kong and Tokyo. He serves as a National Barista Championship judge and examiner for City & Guilds and TQUK barista certifications.

Book Details

- Pages**: 170

- Figures**: 35 professional annotated diagrams

- Format**: Digital PDF (printable, high-resolution)

- Language**: English

- Level**: Beginner