Project Description

Denmark
Nobuaki Matsui
Democratic Coffee Bar

Please tell us a little about yourself: 
I have been working behind the bar for 15 years in total, but 6 years in specialty coffee. When I was working in Japan in the 6th year of my career as a barista, I got interested in Denmark. It was because I heard that there were 4 World Barista Champions in Denmark back in 2008. Since then I somehow managed to move to Denmark in 2012, and have been heavily learning about brewing and roasting light.

How long have you been roasting for?:
2 years and 9 months.

What roaster do you currently roast on?:
Loring smart roaster.

What is your coffee of choice:
Ethiopian coffee.

How did you learn to roast? Did you have a coach or trainer:
I have been learning to roast by making so many mistakes.

Who is your roasting hero?:
Tim Wendelboe.

What’s your favorite weather to roast in?:
Sunny but not too hot.

What music do you listen to when roasting?:
I don’t listen to music.

What is your secret weapon when roasting?:
Coconut milk.

What is your BEST roasting memory?:
I haven’t had one yet so far…

What is your WORST roasting memory?:
One time I accidentally pressed 100% on the gas position after the first crack, and of course it didn’t end up great.

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