“Listen. Hear that,” he says after about eight minutes. He points out “first crack,” which is the initial crackling of the beans’ shells, an audio mark of the first stage of the roast that signals moisture leaving the bean. The beans are now the color of caramel.

In addition to the bi-weekly green perspectives I dish, I’m excited to be able to take your questions or concerns and share my greenie knowledge with you. In this column I address the question of local vs organic, which is better?