Sonofresco 1-Pound

the verdict

the 1-pound is sonofresco's entry model, roasting 0.45 kg per batch with full automation. it's built for single-location cafes or very small roasting operations that need fresh coffee daily but don't have space or power for larger equipment. the fluid-bed system keeps roast times short and the machine runs on standard 120v, so installation is straightforward. you can roast three batches per hour if you're moving quickly, which gets you around 25 to 30 pounds per day. automation means you set a profile and walk away, which is helpful if you're also running a cafe. trade-off is limited capacity and the constraints of fluid-bed roasting: you'll get bright, clean profiles but less body and complexity than drum roasters offer. this machine works if you're roasting for yourself and maybe a few wholesale accounts, but you'll outgrow it quickly if volume picks up. it's a way to start roasting without major investment or infrastructure changes.