Is there anyonee out there using a small size roaster on their outdoor coffee carts? Sounds like the way to give off a coffee aroma and supply the freshest coffee available. Comments please. Thank you!

Jim Duggan birdseye@alaska.net

-- jim duggan (birdseye@alaska.net), July 15, 2000

Answers

The small stove type (home roaster) your describing is great for the home environment (smaller use) yet unpracticle for a commercial cart (heavier use) which would beat the heck out of a product built for a home user, less abuser. A commercial roaster builds a better product for the gourmet coffee drinkers tastes however, a smaller batch commercial gas roaster(3lb/5lb)would also not be be practicle because of EPA standards/complications of installation and protection and safety of both your roaster(equipt.)and your consumers.Your idea is sound, the application needs tweeking. If you had a protected environment, such as an enclosed kiosk and you meet all the EPA standards, you would have a viable situation. Are you thinking about getting into the coffee business ?

-- JOE DOMINGO (RENREA1949@AOL.COM), December 10, 2000.

ive got a small sample roaster,totally enclosed by probat. 2 barrels,roasts about one pound at a time (together)absolutely perfect for your operation and has been used on the street in a market.based in the uk and for sale.

-- roger baker (urbanesp@hotmail.com), April 22, 2002.

I was looking to get into buying a street cart anyone with information on this

-- Phillip Gitau (info@batianpeakcoffee.com), August 19, 2002.

I am looking for a light scale coffee roaster and grinder which can be operated from a shop and can process coffee as the customers waits.If you have a set of each please get intouch with me ASAP.

-- Mohamed Hassan (m_tz@hotmail.com), November 08, 2002.