What Is Conductive Heat in Coffee Roasting?
Definition
Heat transferred through direct contact, such as between hot drum metal and coffee or between touching beans.
Why it matters
Understanding this pathway connects machine settings to how energy actually reaches the beans.
How it is measured or recognized
Assess it through temperatures, RoR, airflow, power, equipment geometry and repeatable results.
Roasting tip
Think about the whole thermal system and its lag before making large corrective changes.
Related terms
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