The new standard
for coffee roasting.

The DirectRoaster operates on a standard 400V three-phase power supply (3Ø), which is common in commercial and industrial settings across Europe and many other regions. Power consumption is remarkably efficient at approximately 0.3 kWh per kilogram of coffee roasted. Our team will assess your electrical setup during the site survey to ensure compatibility. In most cases, existing commercial electrical infrastructure is sufficient.

Yes. Like any roaster, you must properly vent smoke and roasting byproducts, and comply with local codes. DirectRoaster includes an integrated chaff collection system to capture chaff before it reaches the exhaust ducting, but it does not eliminate the need for proper ventilation (and filtration where required). The advantage is that DirectRoaster is 100% electric with no on-site fuel combustion and no gas line, so installation is often simpler and more flexible for cafés and urban spaces. We can advise on ducting and filtration options if your local regulations require them.

The DirectRoaster requires just 1.54m² of floor space (160cm × 96cm). The fully integrated design includes the roaster and control system in one unit. additional room for the DR Cooling tray may be required.

The standard DirectRoaster is stainless steel, with matte black insulation panels. Custom color options may be available for larger orders. Please contact our sales team to discuss your specific requirements and lead times.

No. The DirectRoaster is engineered from the ground up as a 100% electric hot-air convection roaster. The entire thermal system, including the proprietary Energy Recovery System (ERS), is optimized for electric operation. This isn't a limitation, it's the point. Electric operation enables responsive control, no on-site fuel combustion, and simpler installation without a gas connection.

Yes! The DirectRoaster's precise temperature control and hot-air convection make it excellent for roasting a variety of products including cacao nibs, various nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts), grains, and seeds. Please note that dedicated batches are recommended to avoid flavor cross-contamination.

The DirectRoaster is designed for continuous production. With the ERS keeping the system at optimal temperature and our fast between-batch protocol, you can roast back-to-back batches all day. At maximum throughput with 10kg batches, you can achieve approximately 60kg per hour. The between-batch turnaround is typically just 2-3 minutes.

The DirectRoaster logs comprehensive roast data including bean temperature, drum temperature, airflow rates, time curves, and all user inputs. Data can be exported for analysis and is compatible with Cropster (integration coming soon). Supports per-batch roast logging for QA and auditing.

The DirectRoaster handles batch sizes from 1kg to 10kg, giving you flexibility for both development batches and full production runs in a single machine. Note: for true sample roasting (typically 50–100g), most roasteries still use a dedicated sample roaster; 1kg is best thought of as small-lot development and QA.

Roast times typically range from 4 to 12 minutes depending on your profile, batch size, and desired development. The hot-air convection system provides responsive heat transfer, giving you precise control over roast progression. Most medium roast profiles complete in 8-10 minutes.

The ERS is a heat exchanger (not an air recycler) that captures thermal energy from the exhaust and transfers it to preheat incoming fresh air. Important: the air itself is never recycled, only the heat is transferred. In internal A/B testing, running with ERS active reduced energy use by ~24% and shortened roast cycles up to ~10% versus the same roaster with ERS bypassed. In steady-state conditions, the ERS can recover a large portion of exhaust heat (up to ~75% in our engineering tests). See the Methodology page for definitions and conditions.