Hello Everyone! I'm new here. I live in New Jersey, USA. Been loving coffee since I was 19, that's 30 years ago and can remember my Dad drinking instant coffee when i was a child. I bought my first drip coffee maker then and converted him. I have a hobby coffee roasting business call Joe's Famous Coffee, mostly friends an family buy from me. I don't say this to advertise, just that it's part of who I am and what I do. I have had a small computer business in the past. I recently got laid of after 21 years at a semiconductor company. I have not seriously looked for a new job, but have been working as a handyman since the layoff. I am involved in real estate and have a few rental properties. But my true love is coffee. About 15 years ago I began roasting my own coffee at home. I was on a search for the best coffee I could find at the best price. I used to think that some of those store bought canned coffees were the best until my search began. By chance, I stumbled upon a web site much like this one that talked about roasting green at home for the best coffee ever. Being scientific in nature and willing to try new things, I bought some sample greens, roasted them in a frying PAN, and I was hooked. Anyway, Hello again everyone. I am happy ro be here. ~Joe
