What Is Heat Transfer in Coffee Roasting?
Definition
The movement of thermal energy into, through and away from coffee by conduction, convection and radiation.
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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