Can I roast coffee beans in it
182646
So by reading the answers here ... your real answer is NO it will not stir the beans to roast coffee properly. Geez people stop pretending. If you have to stir the beans then why not use a cast iron skillet on the stove? Duh... The popper that stirs the beans is West Bend Air Crazy No. 82416 because it has hot air jets. Why get a popper if you have to stir or shake the whole thing?
182647
Yes you can. I just now finished a roast using this very popper. You will have to learn when to stop the roast. I think the poppers where the air comes out from the side of the cylinder are better, like the West Bend "Air Crazy". I have used coffee roasters until they got too outrageously expensive. I think you can get as good results with a popcorn popper for a lot less money. It does not take much time to roast coffee. Go to Sweet Maria's website and they have tips and instructions on various ways to roast coffee including using a popcorn popper. Once you get the hang of it, it is easy to roast coffee. Yes you can. I just now finished a roast using this very popper. You will have to learn when to stop the roast. I think the poppers where the air comes out from the side of the cylinder are better, like the West Bend "Air Crazy". I have used coffee roasters until they got too outrageously expensive. I think you can get as good results with a popcorn popper for a lot less money. It does not take much time to roast coffee. Go to Sweet Maria's website and they have tips and instructions on various ways to roast coffee including using a popcorn popper. Once you get the hang of it, it... » Read More Yes you can. I just now finished a roast using this very popper. You will have to learn when to stop the roast. I think the poppers where the air comes out from the side of the cylinder are better, like the West Bend "Air Crazy". I have used coffee roasters until they got too outrageously expensive. I think you can get as good results with a popcorn popper for a lot less money. It does not take much time to roast coffee. Go to Sweet Maria's website and they have tips and instructions on various ways to roast coffee including using a popcorn popper. Once you get the hang of it, it is easy to roast coffee. « Show Less
182648
Yes. I have a Presto PopLite and have completed hundreds of roasts in it. Use about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of unroasted coffee beans per batch, depending on the size of the bean. You must agitate the beans during the roast or you will cause the chaff to ignite and the beans to scorch. To do this, I hold the popper in my hands and gently shake it up and down. I also replaced the lid with a small piece of duct work from the hardware store. Roasting coffee in the popper will obviously void the warranty, but in my experience, it is the best and cheapest way to roast coffee at home.
182649
Contrary to what others say, you don't have to stir the beans or shake it if you angle the entire popper about 30 degrees - This allows the beans to swirl in the popper due to the air flow. I put a few coasters under the front side. I also use a metal duct pipe to keep beans from flying out. If you check out the sweet marias website you will find alot of advice on this popper for roasting beans.
182650
Yes. Voids warrantee, the company won't tell you you should, but you can use it as a first coffee roasting experience. And, you can still pop corn in it, going back and forth won't change flavors.
182651
Definitely can roast coffee in this, those saying "no" are uninformed and should not comment without specific knowledge. Other poppers may be better suited however. You need 1350 watts or greater to get good results. Google "Home roasting" for info.
2055196
I have only cooked beans in it but you should be able to cook a small roast. Not sure about a whole chicken - could be tight.
1357329
I think you could if you just used the coffee out of the cup but it is easier to just use ground coffee.
181046
It works fine to roast green coffee beans. Wish it held more, since I drink too much coffee, but that's my only complaint.
1273113
Yes you can but, it won't be hot. I returned two because the first one was missing parts,the second one the coffee was not hotand it had electrical defects.
1009898
Yes, any source of heat will work ...If the heat is too high, coffee may have a burnt taste. Getting the optimum temperature for brewing may take some trial and error.
595091
Yes, there's a flap on the top you can open and then pour one scoop of ground coffee into. It's not really designed for this, you're far better offf getting beans.
146369
Well, technically you could do that. However, it would not taste as delicious as pouring freshly boiled water on freshly ground beans. You would have to give it a stir to ensure it all mixed in and it would just not be the same. However, in a pinch, it would totally work. Please don't tell any coffee lovers you did it though. ;) Just be sure the water temp isn't super high.
1577722
Certainly you can roast in this pan. The "lasagna" label is more about the size and shape of the pan (not as deep as some roasting pans). I purchased this pan specifically specifically for roasting and recommend it, unless you need more depth.
1325029
I use this to roast coffee, it gets very hot and is the size of a range top burner. I think it would be fine. I have it quiet a while and I'm very happy with it.
1362470
It depends on how fine you grind your coffee beans and of course the roast and amount.It's at your discretion. Also, just off the boil water to initially of soak the coffee. Then finish by pouring slowly in a circular motion the amount of water proportionally to the beans. There should be no problem, but it does take some patience.
1707986
No, I only tried to grind peanuts, it works great.I do not believe it can grind coffee beans properly, just by looking at the blade mechanism.
239753
I used it for several months until I bought a hottop roaster on craigslist and then its been in the cubord every since. But it does work well for roasting beans and its very inexpensive. Look at videos on utube that will help you a lot.
1322754
I just bought it and took a gamble....I lost. there is a vent screen on bottom of roasting area, so according to everything that I've read, it is not good for roasting. "Coffee poppers" should have vents on the sides of the roasting cylinder.
343244
I've never tried it...I see that one poster in here stated it could be done. In all reality, I leave coffee roasting to the professionals. There are a lot of places that roast coffee really good (Starbucks and Peets nationally, and tons of other small local coffee places) so I leave the coffee to them. This machine is a great little popcorn maker, and that's what I use it for.
1622793
If your useing it to roast coffee I didn't evenbuse the top. I bought a funnel like peice from homedepot in the ducting and modified it to put in the top. I saw other people useing this kinda method on utube.
372079
Actually that is the best use! I grind cooking pepper, cinnamon,and nutmeg. The pieces just have to be coffee bean size or smaller.