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I LOVE my new freshroast SR 500. I'm not sure I understand what some of the other reviewers are having issues with. When I put my beans in the carafe, they start jumping from the second I turn on the machine. I bought the SR500 and it has a control for the fan speed, so if at the beginning, your beans aren't moving as much as you'd like, simply turn the fan to a higher setting for a few seconds to get them started and in a few seconds, you can return the fan setting back to medium. I used the previous model, Fresh Roast Plus 8, for a few years and also liked it, but this is a MAJOR improvement. Did I forget to say MAJOR! For one thing, the carafe is significantly larger and you can roast more beans per batch. Also, because the fan works so much better, my beans are roasting much more uniformly. I'm completely happy with this roaster. As well, with the SR500, you can control the temperature and I usually lower the temperature as the beans get close to being done (I like a medium-dark roast). I thought my espresso was excellent before, but it's even better now.
My friend bought the SF300 and she is also ecstatic with the quality of her beans. Of course, you have to start with great beans to produce great coffee. I'm completely happy with the green beans that I get every 4 to 6 weeks from Espresso Vivace in Seattle (I get them shipped UPS ground) as these produce an outstanding roast. Again, when you make espresso, every minor consideration affects the quality of your shot. You need an excellent roasting machine, great beans, a great grinder and a great espresso machine. Don't forget good, clean water. And, of course, the type of roast you choose makes a big difference (not too dark, not too light, etc.). And once you've got it all dialed in, you still won't pull an award-winning shot every time. But you'll definitely pull a lot of great ones!
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Product Description
The Fresh Roast SR 500 coffee roaster is a larger version of the Plus 8. It will roast twice the capacity of the Plus 8 (4 scoops, 120 gm) with a digital time display. The maximum time to set the control is 9.9 minutes however with the great added features at any point during the roast sequence you can add 6 seconds every time you tap the button. Time can also be subtracted using the same method. The timer can be overridden by tapping the Cool button, the roaster will go into the Cool mode for 3 minutes. The Fresh Roast SR 500 coffee roaster has the same capacity (4 scoops, 120 gm) and features of the SR 300 - plus three temperature settings that can be adjusted any time during the roasting process: High temp. = 490 degrees Medium temp. = 455 degrees Low temp. = 390 degrees A Fan Speed Control has been added to the SR 500 that allows the finest tuning of the roast. The Fan Speed Control allows adjustments of + or - 10%. Starting the roast, the beans are at their heaviest, the fan speed can be turned up to keep the beans fluid and give an even roast. As the beans become lighter, the fan speed can be turned down and keep the beans from chipping. Instructions are clear and simple with these models and allows complete control to the user without trying to figure out the programming. New to these models are the control panels which face up instead of having to squat down to view the settings and roasting process. As with the Plus 8 model, the chaff collector sits on top making access to remove chaff trouble-free. And true to tradition, viewing of the coffee as it is roasting is part of the fun with complete view ability. Clean up with this model is easy. Both models are great values for the price. Their simple design & operation makes them a great choice for both beginners and those looking for simplicity. Size wise the units are similar to the Plus 8 model measuring approximately 12" tall by 7" wide. Never leave a roaster unattended when roasting coffee.
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