Green Coffee Beans For Ikawa Roasters

Green Coffee Beans for Ikawa Roasters

Ikawa roasters are compact hot-air machines built around repeatable, app-controlled profiles. The Home roasts around 50g and the Pro around 100g. They're used by home roasters and green-coffee buyers for sample roasting, which is why small bags and lots of variety matter more here than bulk.

  • How many Ikawa roasts will I get from a bag?

    At 50g on an Ikawa Home, a 0.5kg bag gives you around ten roasts. On the Pro at 100g, it's about five. That's enough to roast the same coffee on several profiles and taste the differences side by side. A small batch bundle is the cheapest way to sample several lots in one go.

  • Which coffees work best on an Ikawa?

    Because Ikawa roasts with hot air in a small chamber, even bean size helps every bean roast at the same rate. Most of our lots are screen-graded, which helps. High-grown washed coffees roast cleanly, while naturals and experimental lots are where Ikawa's precise, repeatable profiles really earn their keep: small changes in development show up clearly in the cup.

  • Sample roasting with an Ikawa: a simple method

    Roast each new coffee on one standard sample profile first, then cup them all side by side. This is how buyers compare lots. Once you know which coffees you like, try them on a second profile to see how far you can push sweetness or brightness. Note the coffee, the profile and your cupping score each time.

Your questions, answered

Is the Ikawa good for testing a coffee before buying a larger bag?

Yes. That's what it was designed for. Roast a 0.5kg bag across a few profiles, and if you like the coffee you can buy it in 5kg, or 10kg and 20kg with a wholesale account, knowing how it behaves.

How long does an Ikawa roast take?

Most Ikawa sample profiles run for around 5–9 minutes, including cooling. That's short enough to roast several coffees in one sitting and cup them side by side. Our Ikawa vs Roest review compares the two sample roasters in detail.

Can I use an Ikawa indoors?

Yes. With batches of 50–100g, an Ikawa produces very little smoke, and it's designed to sit on a kitchen counter or lab bench. Darker profiles produce more, so ventilate if you roast past first crack.

What should I sample first on an Ikawa?

Pick a few coffees that differ clearly, such as a washed Kenyan, a natural Ethiopian and a Brazil, and roast them on one standard profile. A small batch bundle is an easy way to get a spread of origins at once.

What sizes or quantities can I order?

We offer coffee starting from as little as 0.5kg (1 lb) all the way up to full sacks. If you’re looking for larger quantities than what’s listed on our site, just get in touch! We’d be happy to help you organise and place a custom order. We're here to make sure you get exactly what you need.

How do I know your coffees are top quality?

We totally get it - quality is everything! That’s why we offer samples for almost all our coffees, so if you’re unsure, you can try it yourself before committing. Plus, every coffee comes with a detailed, easy-to-read cupping report where we break down the scores using SCA protocol and list all the flavour notes. We’re all about transparency, so you’ll know exactly what you’re getting!

How long do green coffee beans last, and how do you store them long term?

Properly stored, green coffee beans can last up to a year or more without losing quality. To store them long term, keep them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Airtight containers work best to protect them from humidity and odours.