is it good for coffee roasting
2082357
I like it for popcorn but have no experience with using it for other tasks.
2082358
I have no idea! We purchased it as a gift, to use as described-to pop, popcorn!
1713602
I would assume so. If heat destroys it in cooking, I would be afraid to use it in the coffee. Not 100% sure, though. To be safe, I don't use mine in hot food.
1584406
I haven't tried it, but it should work. Its a pretty big roasting pan, but keep in mind the spaces between the grates are large so you'd only want to use it with a roast that is pretty good size.
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.
239754
Mine just died this morning, but I roasted about 100 batches of beans (60 grams each) over the course of a year and a half. It did a great job. Not bad for the price. I'll try to buy another one, unless I talk myself into upgrading to a "real" coffee roaster.
1789383
Yes it is. I love this roaster and use it for soups, chili, turkey breast. It's versatile and frees up oven space when you have big meals.
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.
2105279
It makes very good, very hot coffee. It's not the quickest brewing but very good.
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.
1749402
I have not used this product for ground coffee so I'm not sure if it would work well.
1319309
Yes, BUT, it's not FINE enough. You will get some sludge. If you are diligent and grind your coffee in larger grounds it might be okay. I abandoned mine.
1380437
It is a fairly fine grind, so I would give it a try. It is very good coffee.
534461
I don't like dark roast, but I will roast it that way for my friends. The roaster handles it fine, you do have to add extra time when you are roasting to make sure it goes past second crack. I have had the roaster for almost a year and it is holding up well. I know other people who have this roaster and they also say great things about theirs.
477825
Absolutely! I wondered at first too until I used it. Made coffee for a visitor and she thought it tasted very good too. I didn't tell her what pot I used either.
1359052
I find it excellent for espresso. A bonus is that a lighter roast contains (slightly) more caffeine than the typical dark roast espresso blends.
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
118628
I have been using this for coffee roasting for 1 year now and it works very well. For a nice light to medium roast this is more than adequate and is pretty fool-proof. I roast for an average of 10 minutes per batch and all is well.