Kaldi Drum Roaster Review

Kaldi Drum Roaster
Overall Rating
91
Roast Quality (40%)
93
Design & Features (20%)
90
Durability (20%)
82
Ease of Use (10%)
87
Brand Reputation (10%)
87
The Bottom Line
This is a drum roaster with a twist. Instead of being heated by its own internal element, the Kaldi Drum Roaster is heated by a burner for better electric efficiency. However, its design makes it hard to monitor progress.
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Key Features of the Kaldi Drum Roaster

Key Features of Kaldi Drum Roaster

Kaldi Drum Roaster Overview

This is a drum roaster with a twist. Instead of being heated by its own internal elements, the Kaldi is instead placed over a burner.

This gives it a considerably lower electric consumption rate than other drum roasters. It’s also an absolutely gorgeous machine that will look great on any countertop.

It does come with a few downsides. The drum is well and truly hidden, so you’ll need to insert a scoop to visually assess the beans as they roast. The need to have both a power supply and a burner can be problematic in some kitchen setups, and the hot machine has to be left on the stove after roasting to cool-down.

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Is the Kaldi Drum Roaster for you?

Are Kaldi Drum Roaster for you?

Kaldi Drum Roaster Review: An In-Depth Look

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Kaldi Drum Roaster
This is a drum roaster with a twist. Instead of being heated by its own internal element, the Kaldi Drum Roaster is heated by a burner for better electric efficiency. However, its design makes it hard to monitor progress.

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