{"title":"Popper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopper is a Coffee Roaster\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the essence of a popcorn popper and adds fan and temperature controls. It's a great entry-level machine for those looking to get into home coffee roasting, as well as an upgrade for those who have outgrown the basic popcorn popper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for more information? Check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/library.sweetmarias.com\/popper-coffee-roaster-resources\/\"\u003ePopper is a Coffee Roaster Resource Page\u003c\/a\u003e in our Coffee Library.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"motor-replacement-kit-popper-coffee-roaster","title":"Motor Replacement Kit - Popper","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=AQB9L1K]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"AQB9L1K\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacement motors for \"Popper is a Coffee Roaster\" have arrived. If the motor speed started to fluctuate while you were roasting (but the heat and other functions were ok) then a new fan motor can bring a Popper back from the beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fairly simple process, requiring only a No 1 phillips screwdriver and a small pair of pliers. It does require about 20 minutes, some patience, and the ability not to lose tiny screws (something I find challenging).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/library.sweetmarias.com\/popper-coffee-roaster-motor-replacement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOur Coffee Library web page\u003c\/a\u003e spells out the steps and includes our video walkthrough on motor replacement.  In my very \u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/library.sweetmarias.com\/popper-coffee-roaster-motor-replacement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebasic video\u003c\/a\u003e, I try to cover all the points though, the small things I have learned (and messed up on) in taking the Popper roaster apart, and reassembling. I also included a totally optional part on re-positioning the thermal cutoff switch, adding to the length here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes the new motor, an upgrade on the original, 2 foam strips for vibration isulation for the motor, and an info page linking to the instructions and video. (Right now these are limited to 1 per customer order, but we will maintain this in stock if you ever need another). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205098098838,"sku":"PART-POPM-0477","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/popper-motor-replacement-kit2.jpg?v=1769170698"},{"product_id":"popper","title":"Popper is a Coffee Roaster","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=JWW3XNL]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopper is a simple coffee roaster for those who want a step up from an air popcorn popper. Popper offers easy control of heat and air flow to make manual adjustments during the coffee roasting process. This is a moderately-priced machine that roasts coffee evenly, and offers simple, intuitive user control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopper is not an \"automated\" roaster; you manually control the heat and fan speed. It also is not intended for dark roasting.  It is ideal for light and medium roasts, up to City+ roast level (before 2nd crack). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopper uses a similar roasting chamber as the popular air popcorn poppers, but adds a digital count-down roast timer,  heat and fan control, as well as a cooling cycle. We suggest roasting 90 gram batches (3 oz) initially for best results. By default, Popper starts with a default 7 minute roast cycle and a 3 minute cooling cycle, although these can be adjusted at any time when roasting. Popper has no pre-programmed roast settings, but you can manually profile roasts using the heat and air control knobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopper is a good option for those who want a simple (yet controllable) roast process. While there are other coffee roasters that feature larger batch sizes, longer roast cycles by default, and user-adjustable roasting programs, Popper is a very approachable machine. You can see the roast progress easily through the transparent top, and make adjustments. While Popper has a basket to collect chaff, some small pieces can escape in the roast. And like all roasters, you need to \u003cem\u003estay by the machine to monitor the roast\u003c\/em\u003e when it's in use! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new batch of Popper features an improved fan motor, and new heating control. There are now 7 heat stages, and all 7 focus on the heating range that is useful for coffee roasting profiles. We have video demonstrations of the Popper coffee roaster in action, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Popper Coffee Roaster FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/library.sweetmarias.com\/popper-is-a-coffee-roaster-an-introduction\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emore FAQ observations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pros and Cons, and other details in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/library.sweetmarias.com\/popper-is-a-coffee-roaster-an-introduction\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eour Popper Coffee Library page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopper is best for \u003cem\u003elight and medium roasts only\u003c\/em\u003e.  Popper comes with 1 lb of green unroasted coffee to get you started. We think using a \u003ca title=\"Watt Meter for Home Roasting\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetmarias.com\/watt-meter-2-0-blue.html\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewatt meter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with the Popper is brilliant! It lets you know exactly what your heat setting is in watts, talking some of the guesswork out of getting consistent results. We highly recommend using a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetmarias.com\/digital-coffee-scale-3000g-rechargeable.html\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edigital scale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to weigh out your batches so you get good results!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll units are quality-checked in Oakland before we ship them! Popper comes with a limited \u003cem\u003e30 day warranty against manufacturer defects\u003c\/em\u003e. Using the Popper for dark roasting is not covered by a warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205132243094,"sku":"RSTR-POPR-1001","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/popper-coffee-roaster-1001-frontstraight.jpg?v=1769172051"},{"product_id":"popper-starter-kit","title":"Popper Starter Kit","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=X22PFJU]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopper is a simple coffee roaster for those who want a step up from an air popcorn popper like \u003ca title=\"Poppo Air Popcorn Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetmarias.com\/poppo-air-popcorn-kit.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePoppo\u003c\/a\u003e. Popper offers easy control of heat and air flow to make manual adjustments during the coffee roasting process. This is a moderately-priced machine that roasts coffee evenly, and offers simple, intuitive user control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopper is not an \"automated\" roaster; you manually control the heat and fan speed. It also is not intended for dark roasts! It is ideal for light and medium roasts, up to City+ roast level (before 2nd crack).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopper uses a similar roasting chamber as the popular air popcorn poppers, but adds a digital count-down roast timer, heat and fan control, as well as a cooling cycle. We suggest roasting 90 gram batches (3 oz) initially for best results. By default, Popper starts with a default 7 minute roast cycle and a 3 minute cooling cycle, although these can be adjusted at any time when roasting. Popper has no pre-programmed roast settings, but you can manually profile roasts using the heat and air control knobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopper is a good option for those who want a simple (yet controllable) roast process. While there are other coffee roasters that feature larger batch sizes, longer roast cycles by default, and user-adjustable roasting programs, Popper is a very approachable machine. You can see the roast progress easily through the transparent top, and make adjustments. While Popper has a basket to collect chaff, some small pieces can escape in the roast. And like all roasters, you need to stay by the machine to monitor the roast when it's in use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new batch of Popper features an improved fan motor and new heating control. There are now 7 heat stages, and all 7 focus on the heating range that is useful for coffee roasting profiles. We have video demonstrations of the Popper coffee roaster in action, \u003ca title=\"Popper FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/library.sweetmarias.com\/popper-is-a-coffee-roaster-an-introduction\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emore FAQ observations\u003c\/a\u003e, Pros and Cons, and other details in our \u003ca title=\"Popper Coffee Library Page\" href=\"https:\/\/library.sweetmarias.com\/popper-coffee-roaster-resource-page\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePopper Coffee Library page\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Popper is best for \u003cem\u003elight and medium roasts only\u003c\/em\u003e. Although it's an optional add-on to this starter kit, we think using a \u003ca title=\"Watt Meter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetmarias.com\/watt-meter-2-0-blue.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatt meter\u003c\/a\u003e with the Popper is brilliant! It lets you know exactly what your heat setting is in watts, taking some of the guesswork out of getting consistent results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll units are calibrated and quality-checked in Oakland before we ship them! Popper comes with a limited 30 day warranty against manufacturer defects. Using the Popper for dark roasting is not covered by a warranty.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"4 lb Regular","offer_id":46427918762134,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 lb Espresso","offer_id":46427918794902,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/popper-is-a-coffee-roaster-starter-kit-prod.jpg?v=1781045961"},{"product_id":"watt-meter-2-0-blue","title":"Watt Meter 2.0","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=VPKAXQC]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"VPKAXQC\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use a meter like this, you simply plug it into your electrical outlet, then plug your roaster into it. That's all! \u003cstrong\u003eBut why would you want to?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst reason:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is your actual voltage? Coffee roasters, air roasters in particular, draw a lot of power. To get consistent roasts it’s important to know the voltage of the outlet you are plugging into, the “voltage drop” once the roaster is running, and how many watts it is consuming. You might find one outlet in your house, often closer to your meter, runs hotter, while more remote ones don’t have the same oomph. That impacts your roasting! Many people use electric energy meters (called wattmeters often) to monitor the cost of using an appliance as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond reason:\u003c\/strong\u003e How many watts is your roaster using?  THIS is the real reason for me ... because when you change the heat dial setting on your roaster (such as the Freshroast, the Behmor, the Gene Cafe, and the Popper roaster) you can see that change reflected immediately, numerically, on the watt meter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can even log those numbers if you wish, creating roast profiles and repeatable settings measured in watts from this meter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis meter is a basic version (the brand name version most often used is the Kil-A-Watt). But I have been using this same model for nearly a year when testing batches on the Popper roaster and it works great. I figured if I find it so useful, why not stock them at Sweet Maria’s? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watt meter we offer comes with terse yet functional instructions to change modes if you wish, or enter in your cost of energy. That’s great, but I just plug it in and go, using it only to see the voltage on my outlet and the wattage as I make changes during roasting. It has a bunch of other functions, like showing you the cost of running your machine, but I haven't used it that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you first plug it in you see a V measuring the volts of your outlet. Press the Function key 5x to switch to watt measurement. It should read 0 when the roaster is off, and in about 5 seconds after starting your roast you should see the wattage, and it will update continuously through the roast process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.25” tall x 2.5” wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46376200175766,"sku":"MISC-WATM-0480","price":14.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/sweet-marias-watt-meter-dec-2024-1_1.jpg?v=1778150213"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/collections\/popper_1.png?v=1774339852","url":"https:\/\/www.sweetmarias.com\/collections\/popper.oembed","provider":"Sweet Maria's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}