The Sonofresco 2 Pound Coffee Roaster is an affordable small, compact, tabletop coffee roaster, capable of roasting up to 50 pounds of freshly roasted coffee in a day. Coffee beans roasted in a Sonofresco Roaster are comparable to the best commercial drum roasters on the market, at a fraction of the price. Freshness is the critical element to a quality cup of coffee. This roaster gives you the flexibility of custom roasting fresh coffee two pounds at a time - different coffees, blends and roast levels - from light roasts to dark French, Italian and Espresso. Sonofresco Roasters have proven reliability with over twelve years of service in coffee retailers around the world. They are perfect for coffee shops, restaurants, latte stands, neighborhood markets, farmers markets, home roasting businesses or for your own personal use. Transform your coffee business with the aroma and visual appeal of freshly roasting beans and at the same time increase your profits. The 2 pound roaster has an automated roast profile and is very simple to operate using push button controls. No previous roasting experience is necessary. The roasting and cooling cycle time is about 16-18 minutes per batch. Roasting does not need constant attention so you can multi-task, offering maximum efficiency of your time. The 2 pound roaster uses natural gas as the heat source and a small amount of electricity to operate the fan and control panel; 120 volts/60 hertz; 3 amps. UL Listed. Exhaust venting is required with this product. This roaster comes in a cherry red powder coating. Sonofresco Roasters are manufactured in the United States. 1 year warranty.