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

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.

So far so good. Great store to buy from. Even had a 10% discount bringing it cheaper (with free prime shipping) than the actual website. The cooling fan is a must for a roasting kit which is why I bought this set. I started with 250 grams, which probably wasn't quite enough. The beans roasted well up until I burnt them a little bit lighter than a Starbucks dark roast. Easy to control, just not a good starting point with the suggested roasting in their manual - which is how I burnt them. Dark and oily. Will back the times off in the later half a little bit and end about 40 seconds sooner.Watch when you're turning to cooling phase. The heater "turns off" but still shows the same heat power, which can be concerning since your beans are still slow roasting with the residual heat from the glass. Dump them into the cooking tray ASAP. learn how to get the color you want and when to cut power with the cheaper beans supplied. Two pounds should get you somewhere around 4 roasts. I've been eyeing this for over a year and finally pulled the trigger. It's a nice little setup to get started home roasting.

Everything we needed to roast coffee. Consider the digital scale option vs the cooling system.

Everything I needed to get started. Works quite well. Has improved our morning coffee substantially.

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.

We love this roaster it makes your morning coffee so much better. It’s 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 it’s not to hard to figure that out either.

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

It’s 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.