RoastSee AquaGauge: Precision Moisture Control

Introduction

Every little detail matters in coffee roasting, it is a complex business. Moisture in and water activity in coffee beans is one such critical detail. These factors if unchecked can affect both the degree of quality of the coffee produced by roasting, as well as the taste it produces. Where there was none though, is where the RoastSee AquaGauge comes in as a precise and advanced water activity measuring solution for coffee beans, making it an indispensable tool for pro roasters and coffee lovers alike.

Water Activity in Coffee Beans: Understanding

The measurement of water activity is aw; a measurement of the water present in the substance is free. As opposed to total moisture content (measured as total water present), water activity tells how much of that water is present to allow for microbial growth or chemical reaction. Water activity controls flavor and quality during roasting and storage of coffee beans. Too high, and the mold will grow; too low, and the beans will lose the best aromatic and flavor compounds, making them stale.RoastSee AquaGauge is a great way to monitor and control the water activity in coffee beans. Roasters can significantly improve the quality and consistency of the coffee by ensuring that beans are very close to the right balance of moisture.

RoastSee AquaGaugeKey Features

The LeBrew-tech RoastSee AquaGauge is a user-friendly, highly accurate monitor of water activity. It is packed with advanced features that make it an essential part of any coffee roaster's toolkit:

High Accuracy: The AquaGauge’s accuracy is only ±0.01 AW, so even the tiniest fluctuations in water activity will be read.

Quick Mode and Accurate Mode: The device has two operative modes. Results in two minutes or less using Quick Mode with an accuracy of ±0.05 AW; Accurate Mode aids in producing a more detailed analysis with an accuracy of ±0.1 AW.

MEMS Technology: MEMS (micro-electro mechanical systems) sensors with a metal oxide coating, greatly improves both their sensitivity and durability, giving it the reliability and long life performance needed.

Temperature Compensation: It comes with an option of automatic temperature compensation so that the emissions of the readings are not affected by environmental fluctuations.

Compact and Portable: The light weight and portability of the RoastSee AquaGauge makes it a convenient choice to use in small artisanal as well as large commercial installations.

With these features, and its ease of use, the RoastSee AquaGauge is the essential tool for maintaining high quality coffee production.

Coffee Roasting requires Moisture Control

Hygroscopic coffee beans will hold onto any moisture in the air. But because of this, they are very sensitive to changes in environmental humidity and moisture throughout the storage. Moisture content and water activity are very important factors in the way in which the beans will respond to heat and how the coffee will taste when roasted.To do so, roasters use the RoastSee AquaGauge to monitor the moisture levels and water activity of green coffee beans before it’s roasted. That means, they know beforehand about roasting times and temperatures so that they can avoid underdeveloped or over roasted beans. The RoastSee AquaGauge retains moisture within an optimal range to maintain the roast conditions needed to roast coffee beans evenly and fully develop their flavor potential.

Increasing Consistency with the RoastSee AquaGauge

Getting consistency between batches once is one of the biggest challenges in coffee roasting. Small changes in moisture content can produce big differences in end result. The RoastSee AquaGauge gives roasters instant data on water activity to help maintain consistency during the roasting process to ensure proper savings throughout the roaster. With this control, you can give every batch of coffee the same high standard, it doesn't matter if the conditions were good or bad or the bean was new or old.For commercial roasters who need to supply a consistent product to customers, consistency is extra important. Integration of RoastSee AquaGauge into roasters workflow allows roasters to make coffee consistently meeting their flavor and quality specification to improve customer satisfaction and brand reputation.

LeBrew-tech as a tool for Coffee Innovation

The RoastSee AquaGauge was launched by the company, leBrew-tech, as a leader in coffee technology innovation. Unlike other great companies of this period regarding craft precision and quality, LeBrew-tech understands that when coffee professionals make better coffee, that affects the quality of the lives of the people that consume the best coffee in the world.The AquaGauge is just one element in the greater LeBrew-tech mission to provide data driven solutions to simplify the complex process of coffee roasting. The RoastSee AquaGauge with its state of the art features and high accuracy allows roasters to make informed decisions about their operations during the roasting process which results in better quality coffee and more efficient roasting.

How I’m Using the RoastSee AquaGauge to Extend Coffee Shelf Life

Not only does the RoastSee AquaGauge help to improve roasting consistency, it also contributes to longer shelf life of coffee beans. Water activity levels can be monitored in order to check if the beans are within the range where they should be for storage as they remain in their roast state. It traps moisture and this prevents spoilage due to too much and also prevents mold from growing.If you want to keep green coffee beans fresh, you need to keep them with an optimal water activity level during long periods of storage. The data from the RoastSee AquaGauge allows for adjustments to be made in storage conditions to extend the shelf life of the beans without sacrifice to flavor or quality.

Aqua Gauge: Coffee Moisture Control 

The RoastSee AquaGauge will become all the more important as the coffee industry continues to grow and become more evolved. As specialty coffee continues to pick up steam a need for precision across every facet of the coffee making process has never been so high. The RoastSee AquaGauge meets these demands by providing roasters an advanced solution that lets them consistently produce top quality coffee.The Aqua Gauge isn’t just for the professional roaster, small roaster or coffee enthusiast that simply wants to perfect his or her craft. With its ease of use, portability and high accuracy, it is available for all users from homeroaster to large analyzer producer, allowing all, for reaching their goals of coffee quality.

Conclusion

If you are a coffee roaster seeking to increase the control you have over the roasting process then the RoastSee AquaGauge by LeBrew-tech is an essential tool. This device provides roasters with the precise, real time measurement in water activity that allows it to maintain consistency, improve flavor and extend the shelf life of your beans. As a result of its MEMS sensors and auto temperature compensation, the data it provides is accurate and reliable.Whether you’re a professional roaster heating large batches or a coffee aficionado giving small batches a try, the RoastSee AquaGauge is the precision and flexibility necessary to get your roast right. LeBrew-tech’s innovative design and technology, combined with the support of the RoastSee AquaGauge, will make it a key coffee production tool for anybody striving to achieve better coffee.