drum roasters
Probat P01
the Probat P01 is a 0.1–1 kg gas drum drum roaster from Probat, built in Germany, with manual controls.
the spec
- batch capacity
- 0.1–1 kg
- heat source
- gas drum
- control
- manual
- made in
- germany
the verdict
the Probat P01 is a sample roaster handling 100 to 800 grams per batch with electric heating and manual controls. this positions it for cupping lab work, green buying decisions, and roast development before scaling to production batches. the 1 kg maximum keeps it firmly in the sampling category rather than small-batch production. electric heat eliminates gas line requirements, making installation simpler in spaces where running gas isn't practical. manual controls mean no profile logging or automation: you're adjusting heat and monitoring temperatures by hand, which works fine for sample roasting where you're evaluating bean characteristics rather than replicating production profiles. the P01 gives buyers and quality control staff a tool for assessing green coffee before committing to larger purchases. build quality follows Probat standards with attention to mixing and heat transfer even at small batch sizes. pricing reflects the sample roaster category rather than production equipment. this machine makes sense for importers, larger roasteries adding cupping capacity, or coffee programs needing consistent sample roasting without full production features. if you need profile logging and repeatability at small sizes, the Probatone 5 offers more control at higher cost.
strengths
- electric heating simplifies installation without gas line requirements
- 100 gram minimum allows very small sample evaluation
- probat mixing and heat transfer design at sample scale
- fits cupping labs and quality control workflows
trade-offs
- manual controls without profile logging or automation features
- 800 gram maximum limits use to sampling rather than any production
- higher price than some sample roasters with similar capacity
- limited control sophistication compared to Probatone line
other drum roasters
keep reading, keep tasting.
the directory is yours to explore, and the passport is free.
join free
save the spots you find. build your coffee passport. follow roasters you rate.
gobrowse cafes
filter by city, brew method, vibe, and nri score. 129,000+ indie cafes.
gobest of, city by city
curated guides to every major coffee city, ranked by merit, no paid placement.
gofind my brew
describe what you're craving, our ai matches you to the right cup.
go