Roasting Gear

Curated equipment for serious home roasters. From your first roast to professional-grade precision.

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Home Roaster

Fresh Roast SR800

$200-250

Popular air roaster perfect for beginners. Roasts up to 4oz of green beans with easy temperature control.

Best for: Beginners
Air roasting4oz capacityEasy to useSee-through chamber
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Behmor 2000AB Plus

$400-500

Drum roaster with smoke suppression. Great for larger batches up to 1lb with programmable profiles.

Best for: Intermediate
Drum roasting1lb capacityProgrammableSmoke suppression
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Kaldi Wide Home Roaster

$300-400

Manual drum roaster for stovetop use. Authentic roasting experience with full manual control.

Best for: Hands-on enthusiasts
StovetopFull manual controlTransparent drum300g capacity
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Thermometer

Thermoworks Thermapen ONE

$100-110

The gold standard instant-read thermometer. 1-second readings with ±0.5°F accuracy.

Best for: Precision roasters
1 second reading±0.5°F accuracyWaterproofAuto-rotating display
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Phidgets K-Type Thermocouple

$20-40

Professional-grade bean probe thermocouple. Pairs with Artisan roasting software.

Best for: Data-driven roasters
K-type probeWide temp rangeSoftware compatibleFast response
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Inkbird IBT-4XS

$50-70

Wireless 4-probe thermometer with Bluetooth. Monitor multiple points during roasting.

Best for: Multi-point monitoring
4 probesBluetooth150ft rangeApp control
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Scale

Hario V60 Drip Scale

$50-60

Precision coffee scale with built-in timer. Essential for measuring green beans and finished roasts.

Best for: Accurate measurements
0.1g precisionBuilt-in timerAuto power offCompact
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Acaia Pearl Scale

$150-180

Premium Bluetooth scale with app integration. Track your roast weights with precision.

Best for: Premium experience
0.1g precisionBluetoothApp integrationRechargeable
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Green Beans

Sweet Maria's Sample Pack

$30-50

Curated selection of green coffee beans from around the world. Perfect for exploring different origins.

Best for: Exploration
Multiple originsCurated selectionRoasting notesFresh
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Cooling

Coffee Cooling Tray

$80-120

Rapid cooling tray with built-in fan. Stop the roast quickly and cool beans in under 4 minutes.

Best for: Fast cooling
Built-in fanPerforated trayQuick coolingRemoves chaff
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Storage

Airscape Coffee Canister

$30-40

Vacuum-sealed storage container. Keep your freshly roasted beans at peak freshness.

Best for: Freshness
Vacuum sealCO2 valveStainless steelMultiple sizes
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Fellow Atmos Canister

$30-40

Award-winning vacuum canister with integrated pump. Push down to remove oxygen.

Best for: Premium storage
Integrated pumpVacuum sealBPA-freeDate tracker
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Roasting Buying Guide

Choosing Your First Roaster

Start with an air roaster like the Fresh Roast SR800. They're affordable, easy to use, and let you see the beans change color. Once comfortable, consider upgrading to a drum roaster for larger batches and more control.

Temperature Monitoring

Accurate temperature monitoring is crucial for consistent roasts. A good thermometer lets you track bean temperature, predict first crack, and replicate your favorite profiles.

Quality Green Beans

Quality green beans are the foundation of great coffee. Look for beans recently harvested (within the current crop year) and stored properly. Specialty importers provide detailed tasting notes.

Storage Tips

Freshly roasted coffee needs to degas for 12-24 hours before peak flavor. Store in a vacuum-sealed container away from light and heat. Use within 2-3 weeks for optimal freshness.