The manufacturer is always improving each generation of these iconic little roasters. "Fresh Roast SR-500" and "Fresh Roast SR-300" are the newest versions of the ubiquitous Fresh Roast coffee roaster line.

New to home roasting? Read Roasting 101 for an idea of what to expect.

if you are looking for a quality roaster from a quality manufacturer, at the right price, this is it. While there are other similarly priced roasters out there on the web, we don't offer them. That's because in our experience the Fresh Roast line of roasters have always been the better choice in function and value. We only offer those roasters which are right for our customers.

The New Fresh Roast SR-500: $169
(w/ free beans options)

While the SR-300 is an improved version of the Freshroast Eight, the Fresh Roast 500 additionally has temperature settings. It has the same capacity and features of the 300, but it also has three temperature settings that can be adjusted any time during the roasting process.

• High temp. = 490 degrees

• Medium temp. = 455 degrees

• Low temp. = 390 degrees

AND, a Fan Speed Control knob has been added that allows the finest tuning of the roast. The Fan Speed Control allows adjustments of + or - 10%.

So- Starting the roast, the beans are at their heaviest, the fan speed can be turned up to keep the beans fluid and give an even roast. Then, as the beans become lighter, the fan speed can be turned down. The slower the fan, the hotter the roast. But be aware that a lower fan speed will also not loft the beans as well, so you may want to play with beans volume a bit as well. The combinations can be endless.

You'll find that a faster roast will give you a lot more snappiness in the cup. You'll also find first and second crack (see roasting 101) fall closer together, so listen for that. Faster roast = brighter cup. A slower roast will help to draw out body. If all goes well you'll have adjusted your roaster to exactly the way you like it.



The New Fresh Roast SR-300: $120
(no free beans) .

The Fresh Roast 300 is a larger version of the well known Plus 8. It will roast twice the capacity of the Plus 8 with a digital time display. The maximum time to set the control is 9.9 minutes. At any point during the roast sequence you can add 6 seconds each time you tap the button. Time can be subtracted using the same method. The timer can be overridden by tapping the “Cool” button, then the roaster will go into the “Cool” mode for 3 minutes.

• Twice the capacity of the old Plus Eight model,
• 9.9 minute roasting times
• Add and subtract time by pushing a button
• 3 minute cool down


The FreshRoast line of roasters are our favorites. There's full visibility of the beans, smoke control is easy to deal with due to the smaller size, both those points can be a big advantage. Plus the price is right for all that they do. By roasting 2-3 batches you've produced as much as you would need if you were creating house blends or roasting for espresso. Each model of FreshRoast roaster have always been a reliable and cost effective way to roast coffee at home. Please Note: The standard warranty on glass chambers is 6 months. (Hint, allow 15 minutes between roasts for the longest life of your chamber!) The standard warranty on the blower base is one year.

Here's a very funny movie one of our customers made for us about the FreshRoast FR-500.

... Way back in 1998 was the original FreshRoast Roaster, they were good. Then came the Freshroast 'Plus', they were better. Then, the Fresh Roast 'Plus8.' Today, the Fresh Roast SR-500 and SR-300 are the best yet in the Fresh Roast line of roasters. Each generation of FreshRoast roasters have been great choices for newcomers to roasting, experienced roasters, even professionals continue to use then as sample roasters.

If you're new to roasting, looking for a coffee gift for yourself or a friend- either model is a great choice. But go for the SR-500. It is a little bit more more, but you'll be glad you did.

(Sorry, we cannot ship raw coffee into Hawaii.)
(Alaska Customers please add extra shipping.)

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