Project Description

Poland
Rafal Kaniewski
Java Coffee Poland

Please tell us a little about yourself: 

I’ve been in the coffee industry since 2008, starting in a chain like many of us (CoffeeHeaven). Roasting since 2013 when I joined CoffeeLab as an account manager and junior roaster. As a Junior Roaster I roast rarely…. one batch a month or less. As a coincidence, the day I became Head Roaster, my colleague who was Head Roaster before was switched to my position. When I joined Java Coffee, I joined as a trainer. A lot of things happen but I switched to Head Roaster after five months. Right now I am head of coffee and head roaster.

How long have you been roasting for?:
Five years

What roaster do you currently roast on?:
Diedrich CR-25, and Loring 35 Kestrel.

What is your coffee of choice:
My choice will be always Kenyans. I love love, love, love them!

How did you learn to roast? Did you have a coach or trainer:
Before I joined Java I learned from other unexperienced roasters and one day I decided to forge my own path and went for it. I read a lot of articles accross the web like Scott Rao, and did a lot of roast analyzing. When I joined Java I went for a two days training with Joanna Alm. It was really incredible experience. She helped me a lot with theory and practical knowledge.

Who is your roasting hero?:
Joanna Alm. I like her style!

What’s your favorite weather to roast in?:
Any weather!

What music do you listen to when roasting?:
The sound of the crack. I really like just listening to the coffee.

What is your secret weapon when roasting?:
Olfaction

What is your BEST roasting memory?:
My first batch of Kenya. I still remember this Kagongo from Bero Polska, in October 2013.

What is your WORST roasting memory?:
Have you ever forgotten about your roast while you are doing one hundred things at a time ? I have… I have.

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