Nesco CR-1010-PRR Coffee Bean Roaster, 800 watt
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: NescoBrand: Nesco
Model: CR-1010PRR
Color: Black
Product features:
- Patented catalytic technology reduces smoke and odor
- Pre-set digital controls
- Roasts coffee beans in about 20 minutes
- Quiet operation
- Easy and economical
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Nesco CR-1010-PRR Coffee Bean Roaster, 800 watt
Customer Review: Excellent, if it lasts
Summary: 5 Stars
Pros:
= Easy 1 step, no going outside
= Perfect for light roasts
= Adequate volume (1 cup of beans for light roast, 3/4 cup for dark)
Cons:
= can't leave unattended because of risk of fire
= may not last according to other reviewers
= takes a long time for dark roasts
4 out of 9 reviewers so far say this product will not last and they gave it a 1. About half of the others do not seem to have had it long. I just got it and have tried it once. If it lasts, it will be perfect for me. It's so easy, you can pour beans into the unit and 20 minutes later pour them into a grinder (although you're supposed to let the cooked beans "age" 12 hours).
It's all 1 step because:
1) you don't have to go outside because there is no smoke,
2) you don't have to seperate chaff, and
3) you don't have to cool off the beans
I like light roasts and it takes 15 minutes of heat time instead of 7 minutes (faster units) to do a light roast, which means you can control cook time better. Cool time is 5 minutes. Since the unit stays hot after using, you need to remove the beans right away which are pretty warm to the touch but not hot. The first 2 or 3 minutes it is just heating itself up, so heat time for a light roast (almost a medium by my standards) is about 12 minutes. The chaff looks like it's not coming out, but there was no chaff in the beans when I poured them out. The instructions say you have to clean it after every use, but it seems to me that no holes will be obstructed or unusually dirty even after 5 uses of light roasts. Only the screen needs to be emptied of chaff after each use. For my first use, I poured in the beans, pressed start (default time is 20 which is 15 minutes cook time, 5 minutes cool), and 20 minutes later, poured the beans into a jar for storage.
October 2010 update
It still works good as new. Drinking 2 cups per day, one roasting lasts at least a week. I've used it maybe 40 times since I bought it. I now let it stay on its default 20 minutes. Since the beginning, it did have enough non-visible smoke to get out to set off a nearby smoke detector, so now I take it outside, keep the top open, and set a brick on top of the switch that detects if the lid is closed. The lid is only for capturing the smoke. This may allow higher airflow for slightly better roasting and keeps the filter young in case I want to use it in the future indoors.
Others probably pointed this out, but it took me a long time to learn to be careful when placing the container back on the "hot plate". The little knobs have to be aligned just right and if you're not careful, you might not notice that it's not on correctly. If you don't do it right it just means the hot air escapes and the beans don't roast as fast as normal.
Description of Nesco CR-1010-PRR Coffee Bean Roaster, 800 watt
Home roasting coffee beans provides a simple way to enjoy the aromas and tastes of freshly roasted coffees. Roasted coffee stales very quickly and is dramatially diminished in days so home roasting ensures your coffee is always fresh. It's fun and easy and takes only about 20 to 30 minutes from roasting to brewing and about half the cost of store-bought roasted beans. Green un-roasted coffee beans are easy to find in stores or on line. The Nesco Coffee Bean Roaster features a patented catalytic technology that significantly reduces smoke and odors during the roasting process. Pre-set digital controls automatically roasts and cools with the touch of a button. The Nesco Coffee Bean Roaster provides a superior roasting performance by combining warm air with a powerful agitator to create an even roast with uniform color throughout the roasting batch. It's large capacity is capable of roasting up to 1/3 pound of fresh green beans (about 36 cups of brewed coffee) each time. The CR-1010 PRR roasts a batch in about 20 minutes at half the cost of store-bought and is perfect for true coffee enthusiasts who want the freshest cup of coffee possible.Coffee, Tea & Espresso
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