Thanks to my friend Charles for sharing his story of roasting coffee beans at home. Interesting read!
Coffee roasting at home; A review of the Fresh Roast SR800.
About 20 years back, I thought roasting my own coffee would be my thing. However, living in South Africa then my options for home roasting equipment were limited. The idea quickly faded due to likely mess, smell, and cost!
For Christmas 2022, I was given a coffee roaster by my wife (bravo to Robyn for encouraging you! – mm). It is a Fresh Roast SR 800. Nothing fancy, but with many good reviews. It is not a barrel type of roaster; no disrespect to it, but think of a multi-heat level hair dryer blowing up into a cylinder.
Here is my short review and perspectives on roasting at home.
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