Comments on: Fresh Roast Coffee Roaster Bundle SR800, Glass Extension Tube, Coffee Bean Cooler, (2 Lbs) Sample Pack of Green Beans, (2- pack) Sample trays

By: Daniel J. Cascioppo

Daniel J. Cascioppo — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:16:41 +0000

Great for the coffee lover to roast at home
This is my second coffee roaster. The first one being a Zach and Dani’s some years ago. This unit is far superior to that one. That being said, a word of caution to those thinking you are going to get this roaster and be making great coffee by late morning. Roasting coffee is an art and science. You will be lucky to get drinkable coffee by your third or fourth try. There are an amazing amount of variables, from ambient temperature, bean type, quality, quantity in roaster, and moisture level to roast times, heating technique and cooling time. Then there is the smell, the chaff and just where the heck you are going to roast. Believe me, your kitchen fan does not pull enough air to stop from smoking up your kitchen. Oh yes, if you roast outside or in garage for instance, you have to take into account those external ambient temperatures. My advice is to take notes, stick with one type of coffee (once you figure out what is to your taste).That being said; this unit, while expensive for a glorified air popcorn popping machine, is probable the best bang for the buck, especially while learning. It is made of glass and melamine (stuff they make ashtrays out of). The extension tube in my opinion is a MUST as it makes the device several factors more efficient. The roaster and its components are FRAGILE and will break if you drop them. The unit gets very HOT when operating so silicon gloves or potholders are a must when using. Temperatures of coffee on the second crack approach 500 degrees F so take precautions. There are many great videos on YouTube about roasting with this machine, Captains Coffee are some very well made ones, check them out BEFORE you even think about getting this unit. You will NOT save money, but eventually be able to roast great coffee and make a huge mess where ever you do it! More expensive units are not necessarily better but usually more complex and require a longer learning curve. This unit fires on all cylinders and is probably the most practical for the coffee hobbyist.

By: Keith R. Snyder

Keith R. Snyder — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:16:41 +0000

Great results with room to grow
This was an upgrade from my previous roaster, which had to be replaced. Having both fan and temp controls makes it easy to control the roast speed, and the chaff collector works great. There are excellent videos available (Captain’s Roasters on YouTube is my go-to guy on this) for roasting technique with this roaster, and the extension tube is definitely the way to go. I found that putting the roaster on a cutting board and raising one side about 3/4″ to 1″ helps the beans move even better in the chamber. The cooling cycle on the roaster is ok, but I prefer a faster and more thorough cool-down, and the bean cooler that comes with this does really well to finish after the cooling cycle shuts off. I am quite happy with it as is, and the OCD tweaker in me is looking forward to trying one of Captain’s adaptations.

By: tyler drew

tyler drew — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:16:41 +0000

Wow!
Just purchased the Fresh Roast sr800 with the extension tube from Home Roasting Supplies, this product came with 2lbs of green coffee and a bean cooler (you need a cooler) helps stop the roasting process. I went by the roasting instructions that came with the roaster, 8oz per batch, made two batches (Guatemala Los Huipiles beans) both came out absolutely terrific, just be aware of the smoke, you need a spot with great ventilation x2 it’s that smokey but WOW! is it good. Never give reviews, but this machine and those beans do such a great job I had to tell someone, highly recommend, I’m hooked

By: flipspiceland

flipspiceland — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:16:41 +0000

Buy some other Roaster.
If it was not a gift, I would have returned it right out of the box. The Cap, and top section were born to topple over.It is precarious to handle. When loading the recommended 8 oz. of beans, you have to take the entire machine, motor and all and rotate it back and forth at 45 degrees so that the bottom beans are turned to cinders.I’ve already lost control of the slippery fluff catching Cap, and the cover crashing on the floor and breaking into a half dozen pieces, which I have Duct taped together temporarily.All in all, whomever designed this thing should be looking for another career.

By: Steve m.

Steve m. — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:16:41 +0000

After roasting coffee with this you will not go back to store bought coffee
We love this roaster it makes your morning coffee so much better. Itâs fairly easy to learn how to use and tons of videos to help with that. The time of roasting your beans will change with the weather if you roast outside like we do but itâs not to hard to figure that out either.

By: Carlos H Jaramillo

Carlos H Jaramillo — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:16:41 +0000

Work well!
Good piece of equipment. However the cover is made a very cheap and fragile material. Drop it on my counter from a few inches and it shattered like glass. Had to buy an expensive replacement from the seller.I do not understand why they do not use a different kind of plastic like ABS or something like that. But besides that, it works well and by now I am getting good at roasting my beans.

By: Mr. Sean Murphy

Mr. Sean Murphy — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:16:41 +0000

Upgraded from popcorn maker
Itâs been a couple years using modified popcorn makers, they will eventually burn out. Had this for about two months now, and it is very consistent yet. I have the ability to make a lot of adjustments with the fan and power settings.The glass extension tube allows for a lot more air movement, highly recommended.The cooling tray is surprisingly efficient, and a lot easier than my hairdryer on cold, setting in a strainer method.

By: cristal sanchez

cristal sanchez — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:16:41 +0000

Excelente
Tuvimos una situaciÃ³n de que no nos llegÃ³ las bandas o gomas que unen, les escribimos directamente al suplidor y nos la envÃo. Eso se llama dar un excelente servicio.