Probat - Probat BRZ4 – 4 Barrel Sample Coffee Roaster – SOLD

Applications & Use Cases

• Used by coffee roasteries for quality control and new product development.
• Ideal for coffee traders and importers to assess green bean quality and roast profiles.
• Suitable for coffee labs and research institutions for sensory analysis and experimentation.
• Utilised by speciality coffee shops for small-batch roasting and customer education.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, each barrel typically handles 50-100g of green coffee per roast.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on single-phase electrical power, typically 220-240V.

Heating method

Sample roasters like the BRZ4 typically use electric heating elements for precise temperature control.

Roast time

A typical roast cycle for a sample roaster is between 8 and 15 minutes, depending on the desired profile.

Chaff collection

Units commonly include an integrated or external cyclone for efficient chaff separation.

Footprint

Sample roasters are generally compact, requiring a relatively small benchtop or dedicated stand area.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary purpose of a sample roaster?

  A sample roaster is used to roast small batches of green coffee beans to evaluate their quality, flavour profile, and consistency without committing to larger production roasts.

• Can this equipment be used for production roasting?

• What maintenance is typically required for a sample roaster?

• Are spare parts readily available for Probat sample roasters?

• What additional equipment might be needed with a sample roaster?