Toper "Cafemino" 1kg- how good?

[Sullo]

Re: Toper "Cafemino" 1kg- how good?

If it comes in under 6k Id be surprised.  6k is the price for the relatively common fluidized bed shop roasters that roast about 600 gm.

ya wont be surprised then!

[Sullo]

Re: Toper "Cafemino" 1kg- how good?

can anyone owning a hottop describe how the beans get out?

[Paolo]

Re: Toper "Cafemino" 1kg- how good?

There is a flap that is located at the back and bottom of the roasting chamber. It remains in the closed position (sealing the roasting chamber) until either the roast runs its natural course or the operator hits the eject button. Then a solenoid opens the flap. The natural direction of the beans is towards the back, due to the rotation of the drum and the direction of the internal tynes, so the beans are directed straight to the open flap. From there they fall into the cooling tray. It works really effectively.

[Sullo]

Re: Toper "Cafemino" 1kg- how good?

thanks Paolo I was looking at the parts diagram for this unit and couldnt for the life of me figure that out, thought it had to have something like that but pics didnt really give much away. Thanks for letting me know

[aedion]

Re: Toper "Cafemino" 1kg- how good?

Hi Paolo

Have you had a chance to check out a gas Cafemino yet?

I am interested on your thoughts.

Nigel

[TC]

Re: Toper "Cafemino" 1kg- how good?

I went down that pathway as well and ultimately rejected it....

1 x toper with optimum 750g load at circa $6k
2 x Gene cafe with 600g load at circa $1.5k...hmm...now let me think about that one

[Troy]

Re: Toper "Cafemino" 1kg- how good?

I am awaiting the arrival of a Toper 2.5kg model (TKMSX 2.5 is the model number).
They intend discontinuing their TAB 2.5 afterburner and suggested I bought the TAB 5 but I only bought the roaster.
Obviously Ill need some time to play with it but if anyone has any specific questions feel free to email.

Troy

[GrindOnDemand]

Re: Toper "Cafemino" 1kg- how good?

Troy, what ever happened with sumatraflora.com mate? I tried, but no link apparently ...

[speleomike]

Re: Toper "Cafemino" 1kg- how good?

Hi all

Just resurrecting this old thread as Id like to know who has a Cafemino 1kg electric and what they think of it.

Mike

[speleomike]

Re: Toper "Cafemino" 1kg- how good?

Hi all again

Perhaps no one in coffeesnobs has a Cafemino? Ill probably be looking at a 2nd hand electric one this Saturday. I have read a few reviews from the US on them but would like to know from ppl here if they have an electric one whats good and not so good on them.

The 1kg is a nice size for me, It can acording to reviews do down to 250 grams and I plan to do a usual load of 500-800 grams. A 2kg toper is just too big. Its for hobby only - not making $. All electric and 10A is nice and easy for me.

Any feedback most appreciated.

Mike

[aedion]

caution thread mine...

does any one have any experience roasting with the 1kg gas Toper? please get in touch if so.

Hi all again

Perhaps no one in coffeesnobs has a Cafemino? Ill probably be looking at a 2nd hand electric one this Saturday. I have read a few reviews from the US on them but would like to know from ppl here if they have an electric one whats good and not so good on them.

The 1kg is a nice size for me, It can acording to reviews do down to 250 grams and I plan to do a usual load of 500-800 grams. A 2kg toper is just too big. Its for hobby only - not making $. All electric and 10A is nice and easy for me.

Any feedback most appreciated.

Mike

[TC]

As I recall, CS member Paolo has one. I think it's gas.

[Paolo]

Hi Aedion,
I sent you a PM yesterday.
I have had my gas Toper Cafemino for around 7 years now. I have done nearly 800 roasts with it. It roasts the full kilo. It has a few quirks but has been extremely reliable.

Paolo

[aedion]

Thanks for the reply Paolo. I am very impressed you still have the Toper, and that it is running strong!

At a full charge for 1kg does it have enough power for a 14 minute profile to 2nd crack?

[TC]

At a full charge for 1kg does it have enough power for a 14 minute profile to 2nd crack?

Puzzled as to why you'd want to do that?