A Real Reader’s Review of Simplicity in Coffee Roasting

“Comprehensive, well-structured, and far more in-depth than translated books.”
If you are looking for a Thai coffee roasting book that goes beyond theory—one that is deep, practical, and truly applicable—this is the answer.

Many readers agree that Simplicity in Coffee Roasting offers far greater depth than most translated coffee books. The knowledge in this book is not simply adapted from foreign sources; it is carefully compiled from over 20 years of hands-on roasting experience by
Akham Suwankitta (P’Khee)
Founder & Head Roastmaster of Preda Roasting House.

The book covers everything from the essential foundations of coffee roasting to systematic problem analysis during the roasting process, including:

• Heat management and temperature control
• Understanding the physical and chemical changes of coffee beans during roasting
• Reading and interpreting roasting profiles
• Identifying roasting errors and correcting them with clear, logical methods

It also shares in-depth knowledge of Thai coffee processing innovations, particularly fermentation and drying techniques, which are among the author’s key areas of expertise.

This fully revised 2nd edition contains more than 40 chapters, combining academic knowledge, research insights, and real-world roasting experience from an active roasting house.

Many readers have reflected that after reading this book, they no longer roast by intuition alone. Instead, they gain a clear understanding of why things happen during roasting and how to apply that knowledge immediately—whether as a home roaster or at a commercial roasting level.