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SR540 Coffee Roaster
The friendliest way into home roasting — a fast air roaster with real heat and fan control for under $150.
BeginnersSmall batches
$233Read review →
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SR800 Coffee Roaster
The SR540's bigger sibling — roasts a larger batch and pairs with an extension tube for even more capacity.
Bigger batchesTinkerers
$260Read review →
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CR-1010-PR Coffee Bean Roaster
An enclosed roaster with a catalytic smoke reducer — the lowest-fuss, lowest-smoke way to roast indoors.
Less smokeSet-and-forget
Behmor1600 Plus Coffee Roaster
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1600 Plus Coffee Roaster
A drum roaster that handles a half-pound batch with smoke suppression and roast profiles — the step up to 'real' roasting.
Larger batchesDrum roast
$400Read review →
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Electric Coffee Roaster Machine
A budget electric drum roaster with a timer and temperature control — a cheap way to try drum-style roasting.
Budget drum roasting