Overall Rating
7.1, Based on 28 Reviews
Avg Price
$150.00
Manufacturer
Zach & Dani's LLC
Machine Type
coffee roaster, air & helical metal shaft agitation, smokeless design, 5.5oz cap
Colors
Black, Glass, Metal
Class
Coffee Roaster, Fluid Air Hybrid
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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An air hybrid roaster sold through informercials and at some online vendors, relies on air and a rotating screw to agitate the beans. Has a near-smokeless design.
Adam Tarr (quality: 8.0)
05.07.2007
Rating: 5.6
Bottom Line: An easy-to-use roaster with some build quality issues.
Barry Stewart (quality: 9.0)
06.26.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Get one - you'll be glad you did.
Bruce Weir (quality: 5.0)
01.27.2006
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Nice to see something that delivers as advertised.
Darryl Rehr (quality: 8.1)
01.15.2003
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: It teaches you nothing about roasting. But once you have learned on a FR+, get Z&D for convenience.
David Gervais (quality: 6.0)
11.30.2006
Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: Do yourself a favor and avoid this machine.
Don Ferron (quality: 8.0)
11.04.2006
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: A decent machine, but due to the lack of customer service, I would not purchase another.
Doug A
04.19.2007
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: Look for a more durable roaster.
Jason Jacobson (quality: 4.5)
10.17.2005
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: A great idea that needs to be kicked up a few notches on not only heat, but cooling and design as well.
Jeff Sheltren (quality: 9.0)
09.05.2006
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A very easy to use machine which makes home roasting available to the masses.
John Chambers
01.08.2006
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Buy it! You'll love it...
Jon Hill (quality: 7.0)
12.01.2005
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Anyone can use this machine. Some may not want to.
Kevin P (quality: 8.4)
05.19.2004
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Can be a useful device for roasting a variety of coffee. Also has limitations.
Larry OConnor
02.28.2007
Rating: 4.2
Bottom Line: A good macine, but I'd look at what's out there with a future on the market. PLEASE READ FOLLOW UP REVIEW about fire hazard!!
Mandy Brewer (quality: 8.0)
01.04.2006
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Awesome roasts but durability needs to be addressed.
Mark Palumbo (quality: 8.8)
10.21.2006
Rating: 5.0
Bottom Line: Easy to use but mine failed after a year of weekly use, buyer beware, Z&D does not service their units post warranty period.
Mark Rabin (quality: 6.9)
09.08.2003
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: The cup tastes flat - I am disappointed that this machine didn't work for me.
Michael Hendel (quality: 8.0)
12.05.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Easy to use, no smoke, 4oz batch size, great coffee
Michael Schosboek (quality: 5.5)
05.06.2012
Rating: 2.8
Bottom Line: good starter machine if you don't plan on a caffeine adiction
Mike Schwer (quality: 8.7)
05.09.2007
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: For the beginning roaster this machine is fantastic for the price and simplicity of use!
Paddy Jarit (quality: 7.0)
06.02.2008
Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: Don't get caught behind the smoke(less) screen of this one. Move on!
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