Experimental prototype of bubblebed (fluidbed) coffee roaster. This is a non roasting experimental-only version to determine optimum perforated plate pattern.

A brief view of Java Blend Coffee Roasters, of Halifax Nova Scotia.

John Burton was awarded a NZ Coffee Roasters Association Lifetime Achievement Award at a formal awards ceremony on Saturday 21 May held at the Northern Club in Auckland. Many of the roasting fraternity were present at the screening of this tribute movie, as well as family and friends. Thank you John for your contribution to specialty coffee in New Zealand.

Use an old Kirby vacuum motor for the air flow and two Master Appliance 14.5A heatgun elements. The structure is cement board. Control is a Fuji PXV3, but I’m only using that for a set temperature. More info on the build here: www.homeroasters.org -CHAD

This shows our Diedrich IR-12 roaster arriving (at last) at our roastery in Launceston, Tasmania.

A video of a recent origin trip to visit coffee producers in Guatemala

Dave roastes coffee through a solar day with the Helios 3 solar coffee roaster! [It is very exciting.]

For the discerning Coffee Roaster who roasts coffee in a BBQ, this HIGH-SPEED 60 RPM Motor and Rod Kit is designed to produce a superior mixing ability in your Coffee Roaster Drum for optimum roasting. Consumer Version & Heavy-Duty Commercial Versions available.

Weaver’s Coffee & Tea New Coffee Roasting Facility in San Rafael, California