The Gene Cafe in black with chaff collector, rotating glass roast chamber, and dual knob controls
rotating glass roast chamber
and dual knob controls
The Gene Cafe in black with chaff collector
rotating glass roast chamber
Detailed view - roasting drum
Detailed view - roasting drum
and dual knob controls
Detailed view - roasting drum
The Gene Cafe in red with chaff collector
Detailed view - roasting drum
rotating glass roast chamber
and dual knob controls
The Gene Cafe in black with chaff collector
rotating glass roast chamber
and dual knob controls
A vent attachment also acts as a chaff collector
Base roaster with roasting drum removed - in black
The Gene Cafe in black with chaff collector, rotating glass roast chamber, and dual knob controls
rotating glass roast chamber
and dual knob controls
The Gene Cafe in black with chaff collector
rotating glass roast chamber
Detailed view - roasting drum
Detailed view - roasting drum
and dual knob controls
Detailed view - roasting drum
The Gene Cafe in red with chaff collector
Detailed view - roasting drum
rotating glass roast chamber
and dual knob controls
The Gene Cafe in black with chaff collector
rotating glass roast chamber
and dual knob controls
A vent attachment also acts as a chaff collector
Base roaster with roasting drum removed - in black
Gene Cafe Video

Gene Cafe CBR-101 Roaster

$690.00
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The Gene Cafe CBR-101 has unique controls that allow for manual adjustments for time and temperature during the roast cycle. The off-axis glass roast chamber allows for maximum visibility during the roast. The chaff collector not only does a great job of sucking up chaff but has a vent attachment for dryer duct tubing to make the roaster nearly smoke free.

Color *: Black
Free Green Coffee Sampler *: No Coffee
Product Overview
Product Overview

The Gene Cafe has a half pound batch capacity and uses a unique off-axis rotation with a hot air heat source. The roast is easy to observe due to the glass roast chamber, and the controls make it easy to modify the time or temperature throughout the roast. It features an oversized chaff collector that can deal with the most chaff-heavy coffees and it can be connected to dryer duct tubing to vent the smoke out a window. The roaster is extremely quiet compared to air machines, and even compared to other drum roasters - that said, the chaff collector can make the cracks difficult to hear.

There's a reason we've carried this machine since 2006. It roasts coffee quite well and at a variety of roast levels, and the manual is very thorough. The machine has CE approval - which is like UL for Europe.

Every roaster we sell ships with a tip sheet. 

Please NEVER leave your roaster unattended while roasting. The Gene Cafe has an unattended safety switch that can cause your roaster to automatically enter the cooling cycle. You can find more information here. 

We cannot offer a "satisfaction guarantee" on merchandise - you can review our returns policy here. If you are unsure about an item, feel free to email us at info@sweetmarias.com with questions before you purchase.

Specs

Technical Specifications

Key specifications and operating details for this product.

batch size 8 oz
control Two control knobs for temperature and time
roast time 15-20 minutes
heating source Electric heating element. Convection roasting with off-axis mechanical drum agitation.
dimensions 19" x 10" x 9"
material Glass, Silicone, Stainless Steel
warranty 1 year manufacturer's warranty. Must send to US importer for repair after warranty. Parts available from the importer outside warranty.
pros

The roast is easy to observe; The controls give you full control over the roast; The chaff collector handles the most chaff-laden coffees and allows for easy venting outdoors with a dryer vent attachment.
cons

Internal cooling means include coasting in your roast time. Metal parts in the roast chamber bang while moving making the cracks difficult to hear.
volts watts 120V
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