Gene Cafe CBR-101 (Black)

$ 650.00

Description
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Warranty
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The Gene Cafe CBR-101 has established itself as an excellent roaster capable of producing about half a pound of uniformly roasted coffee (250g). It uses a unique vortex twisting, off-axis chamber rotation which assures complete distribution of the green coffee during roasting. This motion is one of the main reasons for the roasted coffee's uniform color.

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Gene Cafe CBR-101 Features

Unattended Safety Switch Audible Alarm
Glass Chamber for Easy Visual Roasting
Vortex twisting mixing
Fully automatic roasting & cooling
Time and temperature intuitive easy controls
Heats with indirect air from 1 to 23 minutes
Heat range 300-482 F degrees (US model Fahrenheit only)
Cools with ambient temperature forced air approx. 10 minutes
User can activate cooling cycle at any time
Capacity: 250g per roast (we suggest 80% for optimal efficiency & roast times)
Roast cycle: about 13 minutes for Full City roast plus cooling
Temperature controlled by electronic thermostat
Heat element: 1200 - 1400 Watts
Quiet operation. Noise level: 65dB
Overheat protection

Height: 10"
Width: 15"
Depth: 9"
Weight: 17 pounds
Power Supply: 120V
Warranty: 12 months

Gene Cafe USA warranties machines for 12 months from the date of purchase. All warranty service is performed by Gene Cafe USA in Plymouth, MA. If warranty service is needed on your refurbished CBR-101, email support@genecafeusa.com, explain the issue, and include a copy of your original receipt. Gene Cafe USA does not warranty parts that are user installed and does not take liability for any subsequent damage that may be caused by improperly installed parts.

Great Coffee Roaster Except for One Thing

I’ve been using this coffee roaster for a while now, and overall, I’m really impressed. The build quality is outstanding, giving it a solid and durable feel. It excels at roasting coffee evenly and consistently, producing delicious results every time. The design makes it simple to use, assemble, and clean—an essential feature for busy coffee enthusiasts. Its good capacity allows for roasting generous amounts of coffee in one go, which is a major plus.

However, there are a couple of downsides worth mentioning. The display is very dim, making it challenging to read, especially in bright light conditions. The biggest issue, though, is the mandatory beeping check during a short roast. It forces you to "check in" unnecessarily, disrupting the process, and if you don't hit the button in time, it cancels the whole roast and ruins your beans. Instead, a simple statement in the manual reminding users to monitor their roast and voiding the warranty if unattended would be much better. They do not need to control how we setup and monitor the roast process.

Despite these drawbacks, I love this roaster, but would not recommend it until the "check in" beeping requirement is removed. Once this is removed, I would definitely recommend as It delivers excellent results and makes the overall experience enjoyable. Just keep an eye on that display and the roast timer!

solid roaster, easy to use

this is my 2nd CBR-101 roaster. 1st one lasted for about 20 years but the intake sensor failed and that part is no longer available. Great machine, easy to use. It does produce quite a bit of smoke so you'll either need to roast under a strong exhaust fan or do it outside. Smoke amount is due to 1/2 lbs of beans being roasted and is not a function of the roaster. Good customer service as well. Initially I had some concerns about customer service but those guys came through and addressed my issues.

Excellent!
Will roast all the way to french!
thanks
Mike

Gene cafe review

I’ve had a Gene cafe since 2010 and have loved it. Minimal problems with it. I’ve always used it outdoors year round, set the temp and time,then come back a couple minutes before to stop at the finished roast I want. I find my new one with the need to constantly stand by it to avoid it shutting off when it reaches certain temperatures a real pain. I have second thoughts about getting another one in the future.

Excelent!

Excelent machine!

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