Start with an iron skillet or any heavy frying pan. Cover the bottom of the pan evenly with fresh coffee beans, being careful not to pile on too many; as it becomes harder to roast them all evenly.
Cover your skillet to keep the aroma from escaping, and turn your heat to medium high. Keep a careful watch on the color of your beans as you stir them every few minutes. When you reach the desired roast, take the beans off the heat and put them in a large glass bowl to cool. They are now ready for grinding and brewing. The sooner you grind and brew your coffee, the fresher and more delightful you will find your cup.
This may not be an activity you will want o engage in every morning, but it can be an exciting process. As you develop your coffee roasting skills, you may find that you are creating your very own special blend. You can keep your unused roasted beans in your freezer, locked in an airtight container. Remember that ground coffee looses it's unique individual flavor in about a week unless it is properly packaged.
