Gaggia 11300 Baby D Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver Review

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This machine could not be better. It's a Porche. Clean, efficient, easy to use and maintain, and makes great espresso. I had a Krupps and a Seco before and this machine makes those seem like toys. I'd recomend this without reservation. My only complaint is the size of the water tank (too small requiring frequent refilling, though that is very easy to do).

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Gaggia has revolutionized a classic machine for 2006. The Baby D retains the commercial quality parts you have come to expect and adds 2 programmable dosing brew buttons, which provides unparalleled flexibility and convenience when brewing espresso. Programming is easy with a simple "press and hold" method. The Baby D distinguishes itself by sporting a 3 way solenoid valve that gives the in house Barista a nice, dry espresso puck after brewing - meaning less mess and a quicker, easy clean up. To brew a commercial quality espresso you need a portafilter that is of commercial size, design and weight. The Baby D comes with a 58mm, 16 oz chrome plated brass portafilter, which provides excellent heat retention (just like the coffee shops use) and is pod capable (ESE coffee pod ready). Gaggia's Baby D features a brew group forged to commercial standards. The solid marine brass core is chrome-plated, giving maximum heat retention and durability where it matters the most. Gaggia's 55 watt water pump is one of the strongest in the industry. The Baby D has a 48 oz reservoir and recently improved on the turbo frother, producing a large amount of creamy froth without the hassle of "working the milk". The Baby D also comes with; Single/POD & double stainless steel filter baskets, coffee tamper and 7 gram coffee scoop. This is one of Gaggia's premier semi-automatics.

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Breville BKC600XL Refurbished Gourmet Single-Cup Coffee Brewer Bundle Review

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Although this product was "refurbished,and mechanically was in need of through inspection, the Merchant was extremely professional and responded to necessary actions. Thank you for the ease of a confident purchase.

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If you prefer maximum coffee freshness, this Breville single-cup brewer serves up java perfection every time. Fully designed in striking brushed stainless steel with a programmable one-touch control LCD screen that customizes coffee to 4 cup sizes and any preferred temperature. Patented showerhead delivers precise amount of water for even coffee extraction and superior flavor. The 60-oz. water tank brews up to 10 cups of coffee before refilling and maintains water at the perfect brewing temperature. A replaceable charcoal water infiltration system reduces impurities to ensure the finest tasting gourmet beverages. Includes digital clock with auto on-off time feature. Brewer uses pre-made K-Cup coffee pods or just add your favorite grounds to the reusable, dishwasher-safe My K-Cup. Includes a variety of 18 single-use K-Cups from the over 150 K-Cups available including cocoa and tea. The My K-Cup and included coffee measuring spoon conveniently store in the brewer's top compartment.

Product Features
? Powerful 1,500-watt heating element brews coffee efficiently fast
? Sleek stainless-steel design is both stylish and durable
? One-touch control LCD screen customizes to 4 cup sizes
? Programmable LCD screen adjusts preferred brew temperatures
? Uses pre-made K-Cup coffee pods (variety of 18 included)
? My K-Cup holds your own coffee grounds and is dishwasher-safe
? Water reservoir holds 60 oz. for brewing up to 10 cups of coffee
? Advanced charcoal water filtration system blocks impurities to ensure pure coffee flavor
? Digital clock features auto on-off time option
? Wipes clean
? Imported
? 1-year limited warranty

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ECM Rocket Giotto Premium Espresso Machine Review

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you need it you want it. this was our upgrade to a true professional level. easy to use and to clean, beautiful Italian styling . what's not too like? Expensive? sure but factor in it's reliability and you save in the long run. The drip tray grate at the back where it touches the machine gets wet and I worry about wear and staining there. but no worries yet. It is a beauty and If you need real coffee in the morning like my family does well worth the price .

Its big beautiful and functional, yes you need a good well controlled burr grinder, fresh roasted coffee. but you want great coffee at home do it you won't be disappointed. go on you use it twice a day anyway. so get the nice machine, don' go second best. get something that will last and pass it down to the kids for college you need good coffee to get through school.

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Features: Immediate availability of espresso coffee, steam or hot water. Pre-infusion possible by engaging lever to point prior to engaging microswtich. Incorporated true Faema E61 grouphead that has water in the heat exchanger flowing through the gouphead for maximum temperature stability when extracting espresso. Boiler is nickel-plated for added durability of the tubing and boiler. Auto water refill circuitry maintains water level in internal boiler. Water reservoir removable for cleaning and refill. Sensor in water reservoir to inactivate machine when water is low. All stainless steel finished with a mirror polish. Best quality vacuum breaker valve. Best quality expansion valve. Certified safety valve. Precise sensor directly in the water tank. Removable drip tray and cover for easy cleaning. Long steam wand with two hole steam tip. Swivel-based (side to side) steam and hot water arms. Safety valve in boiler to deplete steam pressure when over allowable limits. Upgraded pressure regulator. No-burn multi-directional steam and water wands. Larger steam and hot water valves when compared to Giotto Classic Superior portafilter handles with respect to structural integrity. Accessories: Measuring spoon, bakelite tamper, single spout filter holder, 1-cup filter basket, dual spout filter holder, 2-cup filter basket, and instruction manual. Specifications: Measurements: Height - with Cup Warmer Guard: 15 1/4" - w/o guard: 14" Depth - with filter handle: 22" - without filter handle: 16 3/4" Width - Drip Tray Front: 11 3/8" - Wands at maximum extension: 18" - Back Side Widest: 13 1/4". Power: 120 Volts, 60 Hertz, 1200 Watts, 15 Amp. Weight: 46.3 pounds (21 kilograms). Water Reservoir Capacity: 2.9 liters. Boiler Capacity: 1.4 liters. ETL Listed. Made in Italy

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Jura Cup Warmer Review

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I will be honest, you don't NEED this. But if you do decide to spend the money... it's worth it!

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The Jura Cup Warmer with its contemporary clean lines is the perfect complement to all Jura Automatic Coffee and Espresso Centers. The Cup Warmer automatically switches on and off at programmable times, so the cups are always the perfect temperature when you are ready to enjoy the perfect cup of coffee or espresso. The translucent side walls of high-quality frosted plastic give it a light, elegant appearance. Two drawers with independent thermostats let you warm mugs to your preferred temperature—the best way to minimize heat loss for a steaming cup every time. Each drawer can accommodate 6 cappuccino cups, 4 coffee cups or 5 espresso cups. The drawers are designed to close silently. At just 4-1/4 inches wide the Jura Cup Warmer fits perfectly next to any Jura machine.

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Expobar Pulser Heat Exchange Espresso Machine Review

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The other reviewer has the technical info you need. I bought this at Aabre Coffee for about $700, 5 or 6 years ago. It replaced a Francis! Francis! unit that I'd been using for about 8 years. I did my research, and chose this for the 2 boiler (steaming as you brew) feature, in my price range. I have not been disappointed; It's going strong and has more than justified the cost saved on lattes! FYI: I use a KitchenAid grinder, bought from Amazon about 2 yrs ago. The carafe broke, but I just put a small Mason jar in its place and I love it. Again, good quality in my price range. All my friends vie and hint for coffee dates at my house. I am the barista in my circle!

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The Expobar Office Pulser espresso machine is one of a kind with a combination of low cost and high quality design and construction. It can brew and steam at the same time making it ideal for any type of home use, small deli or bagel shop. The separate hot water dispenser and steam wand are mounted on a 360-degree ball joint. The group head is comparable to the renown E61 group head with pre-infusion and thermal siphon for maximum temperature stability and aroma extraction. Its electronic boiler controls, safety switches and internal components mirror those of the larger commercial espresso machines. The Expobar Office Pulser is short enough to fit under a 16" high cabinet and is only 9.5" wide. The stainless steel housing gives it as much form as it has function. The accessories include a chrome plated brass portafilter, tamper, single shot filter basket, double shot filter basket and a 7 gram coffee scoop.

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Capresso 465.05 CoffeeTeam TS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker and Thermal Carafe, With Two Bistro Coffee Cup And Two Demi Spoons Review

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I've owned a Starbucks Barrista Machine for many years and it still works great, but I've gone through more grinders. I hadn't planned on replacing my coffee maker but a really good burr grinder isn't cheap. I saw this machine and saw the reviews and realized it wasn't that much more than a good grinder. I realized this would reduce the unsightly mess I have on my counter from two appliances and considering my usually degree of early morning incoherence before coffee (a cross between Frankenstein and name your least favorite member of Congress) - anything that makes 6 am simpler is a good thing.

Setting up this machine was a breeze. I unpacked it, installed the charcoal filter and ran a cold pot of plain water through. I filled it up with beans and fresh water and let it go for the next morning. I won't say I looked forward to 6 am. I'm not that crazy, but this morning I was greeted by an excellent pot of coffee. It was the proper temperature. The coffee was shiny, a really polished look to the finish. There was no bitterness at all and it was just so rich and smooth. This was exactly the experience I was hoping for.

Clean up was a snap. I pressed the button on the side and the gold tone filter swings out in the hod for simple clean up. The thermal carafe lid easily unscrews for cleaning.

The amount of noise from the grinding isn't bad, it's certainly less than my Krups burr grinder and what a relief not to have a mess everywhere.

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Equipped with a built-in conical burr grinder, this coffeemaker automatically grinds and brews up to 10 cups of exceptionally flavorful coffee. The unit's slow burr grinding produces minimal heat, which helps preserve coffee's full aroma and flavor, while its solid-steel conical burrs offer five grind settings from coarse to fine for adjusting the coffee strength. A user-friendly push-button control panel with an easy-to-read illuminated LCD display ensures simple operation and programming. Choose from five brew amounts (2 to 10 cups) and select the coffee strength: mild, medium, or strong--or set the clock and timer for automatic brewing at a later time. The coffeemaker provides two modes of operation for brewing coffee with or without the grinder. Grind/Brew mode grinds a programmed amount of whole beans directly into the gold-tone filter, then automatically starts the brewing process. Brew mode allows for adding ground coffee without the use of the grinder--simply push the filter-release button to open the swing-out filter holder. Freshly brewed coffee dispenses into the included 10-cup stainless-steel thermal carafe, which comes with a stay-cool handle and non-drip spout. For sneaking a quick cup midbrew, just remove the carafe from the machine to pause the flow of coffee, then return it to continue brewing. Other highlights include a 200 degree F brew temperature, a 6-ounce capacity bean container, a see-through window for checking to make sure ground coffee flows smoothly into the filter holder, a detachable see-through cover for cleaning the grinder channel, a charcoal water filter that removes up to 82-percent of chlorine and other impurities from tap water, and two-hour automatic shut-off for safety and peace of mind.

This Set Includes
* Capresso 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker
* Two Bistro Coffee Cups
* Two Demi Spoon's

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Saeco 30013 Aroma Traditional Espresso Machine, Stainless Steel Review

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It aint fancy, it just works. Seriously, no big bells & whistles, just great, FAST espresso and steamed milk. The cleanup is easy, especially since the little do-hickey on the frother comes off; the drip tray comes out, etc. It's easy to use, though there is a slight learning curve... there is a specific sequence of switch flipping and dial turning you have to get down. That's about the only negative. This unit could be improved by adding more switches and having each do one thing only. On the positive side, this sucker heats up super fast and makes consistent espresso. It's smaller than most machines, at just a little stockier than your average drip coffee pot. The only other negative would be the positioning of the frothing wand, but I've found that EVERY espresso machine has this problem - they just don't swing out far enough and are too long..or something. You nearly have to tip a cup of milk parallel to the counter to get it under the steam spout. Why has no manufacturer fixed this yet?? Alas, great little machine, just right for the price, great coffee, good & fast.

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The Saeco Aroma traditional espresso machine is the only way to make true Italian espresso. The easy to read control light lets you know when the machine is ready to brew your delicious gourmet coffee and it also indicates when the steam is ready making it easy to use the steam wand with Pannarello attachment to froth your milk for your favorite cappuccino or latte. The residual heat of the stainless steel boiler heats the cup-warming tray on top of the machine, this ensures that your coffee cup will be warm and ready to use when ever the machine is on (holds 6 espresso cups). The pressurized portafilter has a patented filter holder to ensure a great extraction of espresso by pressurizing the brewing chamber to create the perfect brewing elements for your perfect cup of coffee. For those mornings when you're too busy to grind your own coffee, the Saeco Aroma comes with an ESE pod adaptor and special filter. This allows you to use the prepackaged single serve shots with ease. The Saeco Aroma is the only way to enjoy delicious gourmet coffee the Italian way.

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The Breville One-Touch Tea Maker Review

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The The Breville One-Touch Tea Maker is a tea lover's dream!

I am a tea lover who for the sake of convenience most usually uses tea bags. I very much prefer loose leaf tea prepared correctly but confess to resorting to the easiest and quickest method most often, that is the dismal tea bag.

But now I have theThe Breville One-Touch Tea Maker and proper tea brewing could not be easier or quicker! This is a beautiful electric tea kettle with a movable infusion basket which is fully programmable to brew perfect tea every time, for all types of loose tea~ black, green, white or herbal, and for every taste preference ~ strong, medium, mild or custom.

It is also possible to use the kettle for simply heating or boiling water and it is amazing how quickly it heats to boiling temperature. It is faster than my stove top, so if I still want to brew a cup of tea with a tea bag or make a coffee with my drip cone or French Press, the water is heated to the proper temperature that I desire, in a flash!

Furthermore, it is programmable for automatically starting the tea brewing cycle or simple water heating at any desirable time, as well as providing a keep-warm feature for up to 60 minutes. I have experimented with both having tea or hot water for coffee ready when I wake up in the morning and the results were fantastic!

Most importantly, I need to remark about the quality of taste. The different teas I have brewed with my Breville have a flavor that is out of this world! I have made black, green, mate and herbal, each with different strengths, and all perfect. There can be no comparison between the Breville brew and the tea bag, no matter how fancy or expensive the tea bag might be! With all of its remarkable qualities, there is no reason for me to ever go back to my old ways of making tea. I can now retire my old stove top tea kettle.

The Breville's design is smart and doesn't take up any more kitchen space than a regular tea kettle or coffee butler. It does have a short power cord (with a very clever finger hole in the plug) and I had to get an extension cord to reach the nearest outlet. The power base is easy to program and doesn't take long to perfect according to one's taste or needs. Both the power base and glass jug are well built and the materials are highest quality. (The tea maker is regrettably manufactured in China but I am not going to detract from its rating for that factor).

Special care needs to be taken when cleaning and the jug is most definitely NOT dishwasher safe but I have no problem with that. It's actually a pleasure to take special care of such a high quality appliance.

This tea maker is not cheap by any stretch but I say it is worth every penny for the high quality it provides. I love my Breville and would purchase it again if I had to.

My recommendation for some excellent loose leaf teas:
Octavia Tea Organic Calming Chamomile Caffeine-Free Herbal Tea, Loose Tea, 1.62-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2)
Octavia Tea Organic Lime Blossom Green Tea, Loose Tea, 2.57-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2)
Octavia Tea Winter Mint Caffeine-Free Red Tea/Rooibos, Loose Tea, 4.06-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2)
Octavia Tea Ginger Peach (Organic White Tea) Loose Tea, 1.23-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2)
Octavia Tea Apricot Oolong (Organic Oolong Tea), 1.76-Ounce Tin
Octavia Tea French Breakfast (Organic And Fair Trade Black Tea) Loose Tea, 3-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2)



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The Breville One-Touch Tea Maker is a revolutionary tea experience. The fully automated tea basket moves down, then up, gently agitating the leaves to precisely infuse your tea. Push the basket button and watch the basket cycle in and out of immersion. Seeing is believing. Different tea varietals such as Black, Green, White, and Oolong require exact water temperatures and controlled brew times to allow their unique flavors and aromas to develop during brewing. The One-Touch Tea Maker eliminates the guesswork so you can enjoy a perfect cup of tea, every time. Fully programmable for all types of tea, water temperatures, and steep times. The moving tea basket allows water to circulate freely around the individual tea leaves for maximum infusion. Set the timer and wake up to the aroma of your favorite brew. The German-made Schott glass kettle is durable and stain resistant. Relaxation - from start to finish. Works in 1500 Watts, 120V, 60Hz.

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Nespresso C100/B1 Essenza Single-Serve Automatic Espresso Machine, Black Review

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I bought it for my parents as a Christmas present and they love it. Product is super with easy instruction. Shipping was good also, arrived in two days. It worth of buying it if you love what you drink.

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Nespresso has developed a unique extraction system specially adapted to capsules. It controls every vital setting when preparing a perfect espresso. Nespresso machines have been designed with renowned partners and designers, and bring out the taste and aromas of coffee by combining quality of design with ease of use. The Nespresso C100 Essenza Automatic Machine is part of our compact line, which features a modern, compact, and practical design. The machine deploys technology essential for preparing an outstanding Espresso, and is exceptionally easy to use: Automatic control of the amount of coffee in the cup. A high pressure pump (19 bars) extracts all the aromas and develops a smooth crema in the cup. A thermobloc which heats water to 187°and 196° during extraction and empties the remaining water after each use so that the water is fresh for each preparation. A simple system which perforates the capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee. A functional handle system, which allows for easy coffee preparation. Automatic ejection of used capsule. Removable water container (34-ounce). Tray for used capsules. Back-lit control button

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Quickmill Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Review

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I've used this machine for a couple of years and I am very happy with the product. Perfect for home use. I'm using it together with Macap M4D grinder

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Let slip your inner barista with this superior home espresso machine.

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Lavazza Point Ep850 Aroma Point Espresso Machine Review

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I had the good fortune to be in the paddock at a couple of Formula 1 races. I spent a lot of time around the Ferrari garage and that was the first time I saw a Lavazza espresso maker. I was fascinated by how fast and easily the mechanics and others on the team could pull a shot. They chugged the dark brew in one or two sips and were immediately back to work The machine they were using was the pro model (I think it's over a grand!) so getting one was out of the question. Then I discovered this one - it uses the same high quality coffee pods but that's just about where the similarity ends.

The not so good news - First, the pro model has a lot more features, the most important being that it shuts the flow of coffee down automatically, guaranteeing a more precise shot. Alas, blessed by a Champagne taste but living with beer budget, this unit was all I could afford.

The good news - The unit is beautiful ( it is, after all, Italian) and it's not really difficult to use. Make sure you turn the thing on well in advance of your need for Java. It takes a bit of time to warm up. After the green "ready" light comes on, you unfasten the pod holder and insert your favorite capsule (pretty simple). Then you press the green button, watching carefully to make sure you don't over fill your espresso cup. (Too much water and you get what the Italians call "dish water".

When it's reached the level you want, you press the button to stop the flow. The smell, by the way, is wonderful. If you want some frothed milk, you have to press the third button (NOT THE THIRD BUTTON!) until it lights up. Bring a container with cold milk over by the wand (on the right) and twist the knob behind it.

Why only 4 stars - I really like this unit and given the price, I think it represents good value. However, there a few little things that annoy me. The steam wand shoots out water when you first use it so you have to remember to clear the pipes into a container before frothing anything. Also, the instructions are pretty rudimentary. They never really tell you how much coffee you should be "pulling" - I have been estimating but as an ex chemistry teacher, I would love to have better specs. Finally, unless you use Lavazza espresso paper cups (yes, they sell them), pulling a shot into a room temp espresso cup will result in a luke warm cup of coffee. You need to heat up the cup (use the steam wand or dunk the cups in hot water). Also, if you want to add a dribble of milk, the small shot will get pretty cold - best to warm the milk first is my suggestion.

Not a rave and not a rant - a decent machine that fits my 4 or 5 espresso a week habit.

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EP 850 is functional and simple to use with single-dose Lavazza Espresso Point cartridges to prepare an espresso that's always excellent and a variety of other delicious hot beverages. It is perfect for venues aiming to offer a wide choice of blends, also suitable for preparing cappuccino.

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Gene Cafe Drum Coffee Roaster brand new! Review

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This is my first coffee roaster, but the Gene Cafe Coffee Roaster is an excellent air roaster that has given me consistent results. It is so easy to use. I spent about 3 months doing all kinds of research on coffee roasters. For someone who never roasted before, this is the easiest roaster on the market. I saw a video on Google Video at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-21754440054705737 and I thought it was really neat at how easy it worked. One neat thing about it is the roasting viewing chamber, you are able to see the bean color and roast level through the entire roast without problems. The Gene Cafe is different in that the amount of air pushing through the roast chamber is only for heat; not to actually agitate the beans like so many of the other hot air roasters I did my research on. The Gene Cafe has a cool auger and flap system. This makes sure that the beans are always in motion, which will prevent scorching. You will find the Gene Roaster is very quiet. You can be standing next to it and carry on a conversation and not have to yell. So it is very easy to here the 1st and 2nd crack of the beans as they roast. This is very important if you are new to roasting. There is one thing to be aware of and that is you may get the roast darker than you want if you do not anticipate the shade of the bean you want by pressing the cooling button a little before you get the roast color you are looking for because it continues to cook for a minute or two after you push the cooling button. A great thing about the Gene Cafe is the control system; you can change the roast temperature in real time with just the turn of a knob. Any time during the roast you can also easily put the Gene Cafe into its cooling cycle. You will find that the majority of air and smoke exits from the left end of the roaster. Gene Cafe now offers a smoke redirection device that you can add on the end for only a $50 upcharge. The chaff collector is also much larger then the first one. So is there a down side of this roaster? Yes. One thing I didn't like about the Gene Cafe was the chaff collection. When the chaff is blown off of the beans, it needs to go through a stainless grate in the roasting chamber. A small flap knocks the chaff loose (that way it can pass through the grate easer) with each turn of the roasting chamber. If the coffee you are roasting makes a lot of chaff the grate can get to full. This is really not that big of a deal because the air will just redirect through the roast chamber lid. (The only time that this has happened to me is when I do a back to back roast and forget to clean out the chaff tray). If you do not get the new smoke redirection device you can hook up some sort of a smoke redirection device yourself, it will help. (That's what I did and I direct it outside out my window. I use a dryer vent hose). I really wish that the cooling cycle was better, especially when you are roasting on the hottest setting, but it will do the job. Or you can do what I did. I went and got a fan and a metal colander. I set the fan on top and turn it on high for about 15 minutes. All in all, the Gene Cafe is a great roaster. I have now been roasting for a year and I love it. I have never had a better tasting cup of coffee in my life. I bring it to work everyday and everyone loves it. It is so easy to operate and well built. If this is your first roaster as it was for me. Go for it and spend the extra money. It will be worth it. Just think about it, you will be doing this for the rest of your life. Never will you go back to the old stale Folders coffees of the world!!! Thanks, Dan Lewis <><



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The Gene Cafe home coffee roaster offers a large capacity, intuitive, easy to use controls, and quiet operation. With complete control over both time and temperature that will please the most advanced home coffee roasting hobbiests, the controls and instructions are so easy that beginners can produce professional results the very first day. The clear roast chamber makes it very easy to view the roasting process, a must have feature that eliminates burnt or under roasted coffee. The Gene Cafe can hold up to 10 oz. of unroasted green coffee which will yield up to an 8 oz. batch of fully roasted coffee. The thoughtfully integrated safety features (that are lacking in most home roasters) include auto shutoff, overheat sensors, and a clear safety cover to prevent burnt fingers. This roaster delivers what you would expect of a higher priced coffee roaster: excellent roast quality, a durable machine built to last, a good warranty with US based support, and easy to use controls. As with most large capacity home roasting machines, a lot of smoke is produced during the roast. Perfect for a large household of thirsty coffee drinkers!

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