[TheForge] Coffee roasting

[Mark A. Pesetsky]

There is a guy on ebay that makes a SS drum that one can use in their
BBQ. I think that the GG/SC unit is the way to go. If one is going to
roast to sell, the best bet is a introductory small commercial unit. The
samll poppers are TOO SMALL and take too long to do a full batch
IMHO...Been down that road too.

Mark 


> Rick,
>
> I have a drum sample roaster that does a half pound at a a time. 
> Called a "Hottop". Cost over a year ago was $600 plus. Roasters ain't 
> cheap. New one on the market at $300. The Behmor 1600. Good reviews so

> far. Does a pound at a shot.
>
I have used a hot air popcorn popper ($28) to roast coffee beans and
nuts with success.  You just have to introduce the beans slowly and keep

a watch over them.    Good way to figure out if the $300 to $600 dollar 
investment is worth it.  


Charles

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