Questions about the ALPENRöST
rotary drum coffee roaster:
What is the difference between the method of home roasting coffee beans and the
competitors 'hot air' models?
 | The ALPENRöST is the only consumer oriented rotary drum roaster on the market, making
use of the same process used by most professional roasters. With its computer controlled
'microprocessor', the ALPENRöST produces a consistent roast each and every time,
something that is not easily obtained with typical 'hot air' roasters. After its
predetermined roast cycle, there are 15 settings on the ALPENRöST ranging from a light
cinnamon roast to a dark French roast, the unit automatically engages into its 'cool down'
mode to stop the roast. This 'cool down' procedure is crucial to ensuring a consistent
roast each and every time. Once the roasting and 'cool down' cycles are complete, the
beans are expelled into the bean cup, ready for immediate use. |
How much coffee can be roasted at a single time?
| With the ALPENRöST you can roast a 1/2 lb. (8 oz. / 225 grams) of green coffee beans;
(enough to last an average family for a week to ten days). |
How long does it take to roast beans?
| It takes between 16 and 20 minutes to roast coffee beans using the ALPENRöST. The
lighter the roast, the shorter the time... the darker the roast, the longer the time, with
the roasting time dependant on the type of bean. |
How do I control the length and outcome of the roast?
| The ALPENRöST has 15 different preset roasting cycles, with 1 being the lightest and 15
being the darkest. The time between each cycle is predetermined, with an 8 setting being a
medium roast for the most common coffee beans. |
How simple is the ALPENRöST to use?
| The short answer is... very simple. The consumer simply fills the bean cup with the
desired amount of green beans (up to a 1/2 lb. / 8 oz. / 225 grams), closes the lid,
selects their desired roast and pushes the green 'on' button. They then walk away from the
ALPENRöST and return approximately 20 minutes later to fresh roasted coffee beans...
ready for immediate use. The ALPENRöST is so versatile that the user can adjust for
virtually any type of roast, green bean variety or blend, humidity, altitude, etc. |
Is there an aroma?
| Yes, roasting is a cooking process. Some coffee beans produce a pleasant aroma. Darker
roasts may produce a smoke as the oils within the bean are released. The consumer must
vent their unit externally using a counter-top vent or stovetop range hood, by simply
directing the adjustable ventilation port. |
How easy is it to clean?
| There are really only four components that require cleaning after roasting... the
roasting drum, the chaff collector tray, the bean cup and the ventilation port. The
roasting drum is made of stainless steel and is dishwasher safe. The bean cup and
ventilation port are made of polypropylene and are also dishwasher safe. The chaff tray is
simply removed, like the crumb tray in a toaster, dumped and replaced. Occasional cleaning
of the damper doors at the rear of the roasting chamber is also required. |
What is the power requirement?
| The ALPENRöST can be plugged into any typical household outlet (120V 15A circuit). The
unit draws only 1000 watts of power, compared to most conventional hair dryers that draw
about 1500 watts. |
Where can I obtain green beans?
| Swissmar Imports Ltd. will have a green bean program in the very near future. There will
be several types of coffee blends available, including a decaffeinated bean. Green beans
are also readily available through several retail environments. |
How much does it sell for?
| The ALPENRöST can pay for itself in green bean savings! |
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$ 279.99 IN STOCK ! 
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