Easy to use, no smoke, 4oz batch size, great coffee
Positive Product Points
Ease of use, no smoke
Negative Product Points
None
Detailed Commentary
I had never roasted coffee before and wanted something that would be idiot-proof to get start. This is as close as you can get to a run and forget machine. I was concerned about some "flat cup" statements in some reviews. Following advice I saw on this website and in the alt.coffee archives I have found that these procedures provide a wonderful roast: a) Pre-heat for 5 minutes b) I deduct those 5 minutes from the total time c) After pre-heat pour in the beans and start the roast. d) At the end of the roast don't bother with the cooling cycle. Turn the machine off. I have a fan ready outside and some collanders, pour the beans between the two collanders to get rid of any remaining chaff and cool the beans to room temperature. Follow the tip sheet at Sweet Maria's for times
