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Review on Enhanced Search-optimized Nuvo Eco Ceramic Handy Coffee Bean Roaster by John Swain

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The little roaster that could.

Just finished 12th roast. Works great for frying. Beans are very stable. I made an American roast in Spanish - it can do anything. I typically heat it to 350 (check with a laser thermometer), then add 1/2 cup beans and toss the mug for 8-11 minutes, depending on how roasted you want it to be. Buy a good MiG welding glove that is comfortable to hold. And cool the beans on a thick large / oven tray. Go outside and toss the beans between two colanders/bowls/pots and blow to clear the chaff. Enough coffee for two strong coffee pots. Do not use espresso coffee without allowing the beans to degas for a few days. Chemex with laser-cut stainless steel filter and Pour Over or French Press is best for freshly roasted beans. Or cold coffee / cold pressed coffee! My oven fan ventilates from the outside, so there is no smoke inside. There would be nothing to look for inside if he just blew the air. Can get away with very light roasting of 1/4 cup green beans or less. The house smells amazing and I roast every morning. I've been roasting for over 15 years and it's as good as it gets. The photo shows the very first roast from a cold start. The consistency of the roast is better than it is now. It was 1/3 cup roasted green beans cooked 30 seconds before the second crack.

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • Secret