Knowledge is intrinsic to success in any field. This is particularly relevant in the specialty roasting community. The San Franciscan Roaster Company continuously strives to answer the questions and concerns of our clients in a swift, easy-to-understand manner. We’re aware of the many hurdles and pitfalls coffee roasters face because we’ve gone through them ourselves! Throughout our time in the industry, we’ve heard our fair share of questions, from beginners and experts alike. The following are answers to a few of the most frequent questions we receive. By arming yourself with the right information, you’ll be able to proceed with your coffee roasting journey accordingly!
Machines from the San Franciscan Roaster Company offer a variety of benefits that competitors' machines cannot, including:
We offer five different coffee roaster sizes: SF-1, SF-6, SF-10, SF-25, and SF-75. Our equipment specialists can help determine the right size for your business. The SF-1 roasts 1 lb/500 grams of green coffee, the SF-6 roasts 6 lbs/2.7kg, and so on. The SF-25 and SF-75 come standard with afterburners that comply with air quality control mandates.
Although standard San Franciscan roasters come in “cast-iron black,” we will powder-coat roasters with any single-coat application. Multi-coat applications are available at an additional cost. Plates and fillings come standard in a solid-brass finish, although nickel and painted options are available.
We offer financing options for individuals who have good credit and/or have been in the coffee industry for at least two years. Our partner offers competitive interest rates. Simply fill out our financing form and a financing professional will reach out to you promptly.
We intentionally design our roasters with a single-wall drum with calculated drum wall thickness. This provides direct heat to optimize versatility in terms of conductive and convective heat transfer while roasting. We believe the single-wall drums offer greater versatility than stainless steel, cast-iron, or double-wall drums.
Each San Franciscan roaster is covered by a one-year limited warranty. Additionally, all of our roasters come with guaranteed personal support for the roaster’s entire lifetime. While it is rare for our machines to face problems, our team is always available to troubleshoot and answer questions. Simply call or email us and a member of our support team will provide the necessary assistance in a quick, succinct manner.
Training is provided for free with the purchase of each roaster. Our training is available at our factory in Carson City, Nevada. Since our roasters are manual, coffee professionals may require a bit of assistance when it comes to properly using the machine. We have also teamed up with Bald Guy Brewing to create the Coffee Roasting Institute, based in Boone, North Carolina. This is a paid, official SCA-certified premier training campus where you’ll be able to learn from certified roaster instructors. There’s always something new to learn when it comes to coffee roasting. The San Franciscan Roaster Company strives to impart as much knowledge as possible to our clients. We are much more than a coffee roaster manufacturer. We’re here to help the community thrive!
Yes. The San Franciscan Roaster Company is proud to be a global company. We ship our products all around the world.
We hope this page has answered your questions! If not, don’t worry. Simply contact us and we’ll provide the answers you’re looking for. We strive to offer the best customer care in the specialty coffee industry. Whether you have a small concern or you’re facing a bigger issue, we’re ready to help.
