I got an SR800 from Sweet Maria's a few weeks ago, absolutely loving it. It took a few pounds of coffee to get used to it, but now this is so much better than the popcorn popper. I am really getting into home roasting now, and getting tons of encouraging comments from friends and family who taste the coffee. I do have to say, the 7oz-ish comment is spot on, 180 ~ 200g seems to be the sweet spot for this roaster for me. However, the 10~20 minute roast times don't seem to line up for me, but perhaps I'm doing something weird. Depending on the coffee, I can hit a City roast at around 5:30 ~ 6:30, and usually be in rolling second cracks by 9:30.

I bought this machine thanks to all of the great information you guys put out!

Thank you so much for this video. I was planning to buy one this week so your timing is on point!

I have this roaster and am very pleased with it. Compared to roasters I've had in the past, it's fast, so I never leave the room while it's on. As the only coffee drinker in my household, I roast about 1/2 cup of beans once a week and that does the trick for me. I let it finish its "first crack" and then I put it on the cooling cycle.

@stinkdyr301

3 жыл бұрын

Thx, that is helpful to know. I am just beginning to roast, so I need all the tips I can gather.

Thank you!

I just received my SR800 from Sweet Maria’s, and it’s replacing my Fresh Roast 8+ that finally died (fan motor) after 16 years. The SR800 is phenomenal; big batch size and awesome control. I was able to inch right up on my desired roast level and hit it perfectly on the first try. I did have an issue with the unit on the 2nd batch and the manufacturer, Home Roasting Supplies, were incredibly responsive and helpful.

@timothyberlinski2299

2 жыл бұрын

I tried mine for first time yesterday and idk maybe too much beans? I was on fan 9 amd heat 9. I did move fan down to 7 when they started moving more but i had to be roasting for 30 min amd still never hit first crack. Busted out my popcorn popper and hit first crack in like 4 min. Idk if i am doing something wrong but was dissapointed in the sr800

@elizabethheyenga9277

3 ай бұрын

@@timothyberlinski2299 for anyone who is reading this, this was either operator error or a mafunctioning machine. Nothing I have watched suggests 9/9 to start. I have an extension tube and started at 6/2. Because I had more like 3/4 lb I had to turn the fan up but not the heat... If you go past 14 minutes you are probably in trouble. It sounds like something wasn't working and never got your temps up. I sure hope you talked to who you bought it from!

@timothyberlinski2299

3 ай бұрын

@@elizabethheyenga9277 think I put too any beans in that's all

Might have to replace my healthware gourmet roaster it about 20 years old.

There is a chamber extension available from Fresh Roast for the SR800 that is purported to improve airflow on the largest batch size

@SweetMariasCoffee

Жыл бұрын

Yes. We offer them but are currently out of stock. Sign up on our product page and we'll let you know when we have more. www.sweetmarias.com/freshroast-coffee-roaster-glass-extension-tube-sr800.html

@elizabethheyenga9277

3 ай бұрын

it's true!! I roast more beans better with it

do you have any recs for forums about this machine? i’m struggling with getting an even roast and would super appreciate getting some advice

@SweetMariasCoffee

3 жыл бұрын

Reddit is a good place to start. www.reddit.com/r/roasting/search?q=sr800&restrict_sr=on Facebook too. facebook.com/groups/573555939464714

Hi, I noticed that some are roasting for 5 minutes and some are as long as up to 10 minutes for a medium roast beans. What is the most recommended roasting time? From technical point of view, shorter roasting will prolong the life span of the roaster. But what is the disadvantages?

@SweetMariasCoffee

3 жыл бұрын

In the end, it's all about how your coffee tastes but a roast that's too short can lead to grassy or sour tasting coffee due to the coffee beans not being roasted all the way through. We found that SR800 roasts are complete between 8-13 minutes but time is always less important that roast levels and listening for cracks.

Thank you for the information. I just got mine in, and I'm wondering: do you know why they designed it so that it's held together by gravity? Why not design in a locking mechanism?

@SweetMariasCoffee

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure. Possible to make it quick and easy to remove the chaff and roasted coffee.

@blackmetalstrengthtraining6867

2 жыл бұрын

@@SweetMariasCoffee Thanks for responding!

Can the "early models" extension tube be used with the SR800? If not, are you planning to offer one for the SR800?

@SweetMariasCoffee

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the won't fit but we will be offering the SR800 tube in a few weeks.

@ChrisPowellMerleApAmber

3 жыл бұрын

@@SweetMariasCoffee Looking forward to seeing how the extension tube will affect the process. Your presentation of the 500 + extension tube showed huge promise.

How hard is it to get a consistent roast in this? I really like it. Yesterday I was ready to buy the behmor and today I think this is the best choice.

@SweetMariasCoffee

3 жыл бұрын

Even roasts are easy especially if you use a high fan speed in the beginning to get the batch moving.

@shamurphy6255

3 жыл бұрын

@@SweetMariasCoffee I'm ready to buy this but I am afraid that it will break in one or two years of using, any thoughts?

@SweetMariasCoffee

3 жыл бұрын

@@shamurphy6255 The base unit itself is durable and built to last. As long as you are mindful of the top cap and glass roast chamber, you shouldn't have any issues.

@shamurphy6255

3 жыл бұрын

@@SweetMariasCoffee you guys are awesome. Seriously! Thank you for the great content and for responding to my many questions.

8oz of green beans? or 8oz of roasted coffee? When I start with 10oz of raw coffee on one of my other roasters, I end with a little more than 8oz of roasted

@SweetMariasCoffee

3 жыл бұрын

8oz of green coffee is the batch size for this roaster, so yes, you will end up with a roasted batch that weighs less.

So are you Sweet Maria?

@SweetMariasCoffee

7 ай бұрын

Nope. Ryan is the host of this video.