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Open Equipment Module

From the main menu, tap Roasting Equipment. This module is free forever and serves as your complete guide to home coffee roasters — from $30 popcorn poppers to $2,000+ drum roasters.

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Roaster guides, specs & recommendations
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Explore the Overview

Start with the Overview for a curated look at roasters by budget tier: Entry-level ($30–200), Intermediate ($200–700), and Advanced ($700+). Each tier highlights the best options with key specs like batch size, heat type, and control level.

Equipment — Overview
Entry
$30 – $200
Fresh Roast SR540
Fluid Bed · 120g
Intermediate
$200 – $700
Gene Cafe CBR-101
Drum · 250g
Advanced
$700+
Aillio Bullet R1
Drum · 1kg
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Deep Dive Into Roasters

Switch to the Deep Dive view for detailed specifications on 16+ roaster models. Every profile covers: brand, model, roaster type (fluid-bed, drum, hybrid, stovetop), heat source, batch capacity range, temperature control options, probe support, and cooling method.

Equipment — Deep Dive
Fresh Roast SR800
Fresh Roast
Type Fluid Bed
Heat Source Electric
Batch Size 80 – 150g
Probes BT
Cooling Built-in fan
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Compare Models Side by Side

Browse multiple roasters in the same category to compare features. See which models support temperature probes, which have built-in cooling, and which offer the best capacity for your needs.

Equipment — Compare
SR540
Fluid Bed
Batch 120g
Probes
Cooling
Price ~$95
SR800
Fluid Bed
Batch 150g
Probes ✓ BT
Cooling
Price ~$195
Gene Cafe
Drum
Batch 250g
Probes
Cooling
Price ~$500
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Use the Equipment Advisor

Not sure which roaster is right for you? The Equipment Advisor asks a few targeted questions: your experience level, current equipment, whether you're roasting for personal use or a cafe, your budget, and what features matter most (speed, control, batch size, etc.).

Equipment — Advisor
What's your experience level?
Beginner — I'm just getting started
Intermediate — I've roasted a few batches
Advanced — I roast regularly and want more control
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Get Personalized Recommendations

Based on your answers, the Advisor recommends specific roaster models tailored to your needs — with explanations of why each one fits. It's like having a knowledgeable friend at the coffee equipment shop.

Equipment — Recommendation
Recommended for you 95% match
Fresh Roast SR800
  • Built-in temperature probe for precise monitoring at your intermediate level
  • 150g capacity is ideal for personal use with room to experiment
  • At ~$195, fits well within your $100–300 budget range
  • Built-in fan cooling means no extra equipment needed
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Set Up in the App

Found your roaster? Head to Settings to create a roaster profile. The app pre-loads specs for 40+ models so setup takes seconds. Your profile is then available in the Roasting module every time you start a session.

Settings — Create Roaster Profile
Create Roaster Profile
Fresh Roast SR800
Auto-filled — Specs loaded from our database of 40+ roasters
Type: Fluid Bed
Heat: Electric
Batch: 80–150g
Probes: BT
My SR800
Save Roaster Profile

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