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Gene Cafe CBR-101 (Black)

$ 650.00

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. 

Customer Reviews

Based on 4 reviews
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A.G.
Great little roaster for the money

I don't think people realize that this roaster is under $1000. It has excellent features and works as intended. Roasting coffee is not a science - it's an art. You need to record your profile. It takes a lot of work. I love this device.

C
Cliff
Skip this version

I've been roasting with the Gene Cafe for over 15 years and this version is a work in progress.

S
Scott Bedell
Love it.

We have had a Gene Cafe since 2013. We roast a lot of coffee. Well over 100 lbs per year. We were using a different brand of green beans and must have missed a small stem or other artifact and we did have a fire that started in the chamber. It was a sad moment. I immediately ordered another and we had it within a week. As the previous review stated, I am happy that there is now an automatic shut off if not attended. I believe there might have been a design change of the chamber as it is super quiet now. Thank you Gene Cafe. Everyone who try’s our custom blend says it’s the best coffee they ever had. 😊

J
James Austin
Safety Improvement

After burning up two Gene's the automatic cut off when left unattended is much appreciated!

Customer Reviews

Based on 4 reviews
75%
(3)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
25%
(1)
A
A.G.
Great little roaster for the money

I don't think people realize that this roaster is under $1000. It has excellent features and works as intended. Roasting coffee is not a science - it's an art. You need to record your profile. It takes a lot of work. I love this device.

C
Cliff
Skip this version

I've been roasting with the Gene Cafe for over 15 years and this version is a work in progress.

S
Scott Bedell
Love it.

We have had a Gene Cafe since 2013. We roast a lot of coffee. Well over 100 lbs per year. We were using a different brand of green beans and must have missed a small stem or other artifact and we did have a fire that started in the chamber. It was a sad moment. I immediately ordered another and we had it within a week. As the previous review stated, I am happy that there is now an automatic shut off if not attended. I believe there might have been a design change of the chamber as it is super quiet now. Thank you Gene Cafe. Everyone who try’s our custom blend says it’s the best coffee they ever had. 😊

J
James Austin
Safety Improvement

After burning up two Gene's the automatic cut off when left unattended is much appreciated!

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