My new Kaldi (Korean Drum Roaster)

[Erik]

Just want to share - You may have seen this roaster on ebay but there isn't much info on it elsewhere. I took a chance on this and I think it is a super deal at $345 delievered (without hopper and trier).

The thermometer isn't great and is slow reacting to temp changes. Not sure if it can be fitted somehow with a better temperature reader, but would like suggestions.

The roaster itself is very high quality materials and fit/finish.

The motor seems well over spec'd for the roaster.

I did a 1/2lb roast for the first roast and it had no problems - I hit first crack before 9 minutes on my gas range. I think it could easily do 3/4 lb or more.

Super happy with this thing so far.

 

[Erik]

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[theseastar]

How is the roaster ????
Please share your review...
thanks.

 

[Erik]

How is the roaster ????
Please share your review...
thanks.

I just got it yesterday and I included my impressions so far in the first post. Basically, it is a well made little roaster, but the thermometer is not good and I am not sure how to get a good thermocouple into the beans.

 

[Erik]

How is the roaster ????
Please share your review...
thanks.

I have had it for 3 years now and really love it. It is really all I could ever need unless I wanted to start selling coffee. After using it for about a month I decided that I am able to get a good roast without a good thermometer or all the data logging. You learn how hot to run it and pay attention to the beans to make adjustments as needed.

 

[topher]

Erik....i've had mine for years and have never had an issue. I take that back...burns. That lil thing gets HOT! Other than the risk of burns/scars it is awesome. I got burned a lot the first few times I used it...learned my lesson and haven't been burned in years. I usually only roast 3 to 4 oz at a time.