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5.0 out of 5 stars Will never buy pre-roasted coffee again... we love this machine
First of all, I'm not going to use fancy words like city roast that I have no idea what they mean. This will be a very pedestrian review.Can't believe we waited this long to roast our own coffee beans. We have never bought coffee that was better than what we have roasted so far with this machine. We set the temperature at 8, the fan at 9, and the time at 12 minutes. After three minutes we reduce the fan to 6. This makes for a very beautiful, oily bean and a smooth and very dark roast. We generally use the french press and not quite boiling water. We tried it with Mexican beans, which seem to be the best so far, although the Sumatra is also outstanding if we don't make it too dark. Trial and error, and honestly, should be done outside as it gets very smokey. After two minutes the smoke detectors go off. Going to buy another one as a backup in case this one ever fails, although it's quite robust and seems well made, and green coffee beans keep a long time, and we can buy in bulk and save money.UPDATE: Still love it. Have been roasting Dominican Honey-wash beans and the flavor is unbelievable. Have adjusted start time to 6 minutes (or until first crack) at fan of 9 and power at 7, then reduce to 6 and 4 for about 5 minutes, then back up to 6 and 7 to finish it off. This is with 6 scoops of beans (scooper that came with roaster). We also keep the lid off for a couple minutes as the beans dry a bit so they don't overheat at the bottom, then put the lid back on and just watch carefully. Caution, this will cause chaff to fly out, so do this outside. Reducing from 8 to 7 on initial power seems to reduce smoking and burning of beans, and we end up with a wonderful, oily, caramelized bean that brews so wonderfully it needs no creamer or sugar. Thinking of getting a 580 just to be able to roast more at a time. This is our first roaster, and I would give it 6 stars if I could.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect roast, size, and functionality.
Functions perfectly. I have toasted twice so far and achieved pure perfection. The coffee smells great and tastes great! Minimal noise level and the heat level performs nicely. This machine is a great value for the money, adding that it is the perfect size for my kitchen.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great roaster and lots of fun to roast your own coffee.
I started roasting coffee about 25 years ago and have tried quite a few roasters. My old fresh roast, which is one of the originals, finally quit on me after about 20 years of constant use. That was a pretty good run. This newer one has a wider capacity glass chamber that allows for better air movement and a more even roast. I will roast a few times and blend the beans (some darker, some lighter). It's extremely easy to roast your own coffee, and green beans are less expensive and stay longer in the pantry (years, actually). A pound of green beans costs less than one latte at the coffee shop. For comparison, I have tried different roasters over the years, but I always go back to the Fresh Roast because it's just easy to use. I have an outdoor plug and roast on the porch outside because they do let off some smoke, I would not use this inside without proper ventilation, but that's par for the course with any roaster.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great little roaster; wish it was digital and programmable.
We decided to try roasting our own coffee beans and bought this item in late 2021. It has produced several hundred batches since then with terrific results. My wife and I drink each drink one double shot latte each morning, so about two scoops per day. I'll make two roasted batches at a time (waiting an hour between roasts for it cool off per the manufacturer's instructions) and that will last us about 6 days.I was having fun with the unit, manually adjusting the fan speed - high at first to circulate the dense green beans, then gradually lower as the roasting beans get lighter - and the heat - fairly high at first to get it up over 430F as recommended by the manual and internet recommendations, then adjusting downward as the beans heated up to keep the temp around 450-460F through the first and second cracks (look it up, it's a very interesting aspect of roasting), about 14-16 minutes total depending on the ambient air temp (I do it in my garage - roasting coffee beans produce a bit of smoke that has a surprisingly less-than-pleasant smell).This produced basically flawless, consistent espresso roast beans with the chaff collected in the top unit.There are two reasons I don't give this product five stars. First, the analog knob that adjusts the fan-heat-time settings eventually became a bit wonky, not changing the digits correctly or predictably (going up when turning down, etc). I basically wore it out adjusting it constantly. As a result I had to leave it at a static setting for fan, heat and time as I screwed up a couple of batches by not being able to adjust the dial correctly while roasting. It still produces very good beans but roasted better batches when I could adjust it reliably on the fly.Also, while manually adjusting settings during the roasting process was fun, it would be an even better product if the control system was fully digital and programmable - it would be nice to set the fan and heat to change automatically over the course of the roasting process according to conditions and individual preference - and it would get rid of the wonky setting-adjustment knob.I should note that I contacted the manufacturer (made in the USA) to ask about fixing the analog knob and they kindly sent me a complete new motherboard at no charge long after the warranty expired. Great company and a good product that produces terrific fresh-roasted beans. I would actually give it about a 4.7 if the rating system allowed.Recommended.
Makes roasting beans simple
I'm loving using this roaster. Still playing around to get perfect flavour I want, but everything that it has done so far has tasted great. Does small batches, but doesn't take up too much counter space. I roast under my range hood vent to keep the smoke detectors from going off. I'd recommend this to a friend who loves good coffee.
It works!
This thing is really smoky. Make sure you have a good hood fan. It also draws a lot of power so make sure your electrical is robust. Other than that, itโs great. The coffee is delicious.
Great Product, poor return services
They reply fast, prompt delivery and they're courteous. The product itself is absolutely amazing! It's made by an external supplier, KitchenBoutique is the reseller. The problem I had was with KitchenBoutique.I had an issue with my product. I believe it was a manufacturing defect. I wrote to KitchenBoutique to get an exchange and they told me they would look into it and contact the supplier. Then it became radio silence, nothing. I contacted the supplier myself and got a response within 24hours and I managed to solve my issue directly with them. What gives!?TLDR;The Machine : Absolutely awesome!The Reseller : Meh
Good machine, but not suitable for Dark Roasting
I was very excited about this product. I think overall it is designed well and easy to use. I needed to watch a YouTube tutorial because the instructions are terrible. However, my problem with it is that it does not have nigh enough temperature for a dark bold roast. It does a good job for light to medium roast. Even at 16 minutes on high heat and fan, it does not produce the results I desire.
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This is nice. I would like it if the roaster came with a few more instructions and tips of how to roast coffee. But once youโve figured it out it roasts a nice batch.
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SR540 Automatic Coffee Bean Roaster | Roast Coffee At Home | Variable Heat Settings | Convection Fan Control | Digital Status Display | Speed Roasting System | The Freshest Roast On Earth
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BHD13108
Quantity:
Order today to get by
Free delivery on orders over BHD 20
Imported From: United States
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5.0 out of 5 stars Will never buy pre-roasted coffee again... we love this machine
First of all, I'm not going to use fancy words like city roast that I have no idea what they mean. This will be a very pedestrian review.Can't believe we waited this long to roast our own coffee beans. We have never bought coffee that was better than what we have roasted so far with this machine. We set the temperature at 8, the fan at 9, and the time at 12 minutes. After three minutes we reduce the fan to 6. This makes for a very beautiful, oily bean and a smooth and very dark roast. We generally use the french press and not quite boiling water. We tried it with Mexican beans, which seem to be the best so far, although the Sumatra is also outstanding if we don't make it too dark. Trial and error, and honestly, should be done outside as it gets very smokey. After two minutes the smoke detectors go off. Going to buy another one as a backup in case this one ever fails, although it's quite robust and seems well made, and green coffee beans keep a long time, and we can buy in bulk and save money.UPDATE: Still love it. Have been roasting Dominican Honey-wash beans and the flavor is unbelievable. Have adjusted start time to 6 minutes (or until first crack) at fan of 9 and power at 7, then reduce to 6 and 4 for about 5 minutes, then back up to 6 and 7 to finish it off. This is with 6 scoops of beans (scooper that came with roaster). We also keep the lid off for a couple minutes as the beans dry a bit so they don't overheat at the bottom, then put the lid back on and just watch carefully. Caution, this will cause chaff to fly out, so do this outside. Reducing from 8 to 7 on initial power seems to reduce smoking and burning of beans, and we end up with a wonderful, oily, caramelized bean that brews so wonderfully it needs no creamer or sugar. Thinking of getting a 580 just to be able to roast more at a time. This is our first roaster, and I would give it 6 stars if I could.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect roast, size, and functionality.
Functions perfectly. I have toasted twice so far and achieved pure perfection. The coffee smells great and tastes great! Minimal noise level and the heat level performs nicely. This machine is a great value for the money, adding that it is the perfect size for my kitchen.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great roaster and lots of fun to roast your own coffee.
I started roasting coffee about 25 years ago and have tried quite a few roasters. My old fresh roast, which is one of the originals, finally quit on me after about 20 years of constant use. That was a pretty good run. This newer one has a wider capacity glass chamber that allows for better air movement and a more even roast. I will roast a few times and blend the beans (some darker, some lighter). It's extremely easy to roast your own coffee, and green beans are less expensive and stay longer in the pantry (years, actually). A pound of green beans costs less than one latte at the coffee shop. For comparison, I have tried different roasters over the years, but I always go back to the Fresh Roast because it's just easy to use. I have an outdoor plug and roast on the porch outside because they do let off some smoke, I would not use this inside without proper ventilation, but that's par for the course with any roaster.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great little roaster; wish it was digital and programmable.
We decided to try roasting our own coffee beans and bought this item in late 2021. It has produced several hundred batches since then with terrific results. My wife and I drink each drink one double shot latte each morning, so about two scoops per day. I'll make two roasted batches at a time (waiting an hour between roasts for it cool off per the manufacturer's instructions) and that will last us about 6 days.I was having fun with the unit, manually adjusting the fan speed - high at first to circulate the dense green beans, then gradually lower as the roasting beans get lighter - and the heat - fairly high at first to get it up over 430F as recommended by the manual and internet recommendations, then adjusting downward as the beans heated up to keep the temp around 450-460F through the first and second cracks (look it up, it's a very interesting aspect of roasting), about 14-16 minutes total depending on the ambient air temp (I do it in my garage - roasting coffee beans produce a bit of smoke that has a surprisingly less-than-pleasant smell).This produced basically flawless, consistent espresso roast beans with the chaff collected in the top unit.There are two reasons I don't give this product five stars. First, the analog knob that adjusts the fan-heat-time settings eventually became a bit wonky, not changing the digits correctly or predictably (going up when turning down, etc). I basically wore it out adjusting it constantly. As a result I had to leave it at a static setting for fan, heat and time as I screwed up a couple of batches by not being able to adjust the dial correctly while roasting. It still produces very good beans but roasted better batches when I could adjust it reliably on the fly.Also, while manually adjusting settings during the roasting process was fun, it would be an even better product if the control system was fully digital and programmable - it would be nice to set the fan and heat to change automatically over the course of the roasting process according to conditions and individual preference - and it would get rid of the wonky setting-adjustment knob.I should note that I contacted the manufacturer (made in the USA) to ask about fixing the analog knob and they kindly sent me a complete new motherboard at no charge long after the warranty expired. Great company and a good product that produces terrific fresh-roasted beans. I would actually give it about a 4.7 if the rating system allowed.Recommended.
Makes roasting beans simple
I'm loving using this roaster. Still playing around to get perfect flavour I want, but everything that it has done so far has tasted great. Does small batches, but doesn't take up too much counter space. I roast under my range hood vent to keep the smoke detectors from going off. I'd recommend this to a friend who loves good coffee.
It works!
This thing is really smoky. Make sure you have a good hood fan. It also draws a lot of power so make sure your electrical is robust. Other than that, itโs great. The coffee is delicious.
Great Product, poor return services
They reply fast, prompt delivery and they're courteous. The product itself is absolutely amazing! It's made by an external supplier, KitchenBoutique is the reseller. The problem I had was with KitchenBoutique.I had an issue with my product. I believe it was a manufacturing defect. I wrote to KitchenBoutique to get an exchange and they told me they would look into it and contact the supplier. Then it became radio silence, nothing. I contacted the supplier myself and got a response within 24hours and I managed to solve my issue directly with them. What gives!?TLDR;The Machine : Absolutely awesome!The Reseller : Meh
Good machine, but not suitable for Dark Roasting
I was very excited about this product. I think overall it is designed well and easy to use. I needed to watch a YouTube tutorial because the instructions are terrible. However, my problem with it is that it does not have nigh enough temperature for a dark bold roast. It does a good job for light to medium roast. Even at 16 minutes on high heat and fan, it does not produce the results I desire.
โ๏ธ Mmmmmmmm โ๏ธ
This is nice. I would like it if the roaster came with a few more instructions and tips of how to roast coffee. But once youโve figured it out it roasts a nice batch.
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