{"title":"Quest","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-quest-m3s-coffee-roaster","title":"Quest M3s Coffee Roaster","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=K49YH87]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll;border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0;margin:0 0 10px;padding:10px}#html-body [data-pb-style=B0XRSD3]{border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0;margin:0;padding:0}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"K49YH87\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"B0XRSD3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quest M3s now comes with one analog thermometer in the face, insulation around the drum and a chaff collector under the drum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's hard to define what the Quest M3s Coffee Roaster is, exactly; it falls in-between the current categories of small-scale coffee roasters. It is hand-built, one at a time, in a small workshop factory in Taiwan. It has no advanced electronics, no motherboard or chipset, no heat profiling or automated cooling cycle. This is basically a miniature shop roaster scaled down to sample roaster size. It is a very manual machine and therefore most suitable for an experienced professional coffee roaster. It's not a Probat sample roaster (nor is it priced like one!) Yet it has some similar features: a sample trier so you can view coffee from the drum while roasting, a sight glass to see roast progress, manual temperature control (a dial adjusted gauge shows you the amperage sent to the heat elements), airspeed control (fan speed controls volume of air pulled through the drum. A timer essentially functions as an on\/off switch and allows you to cool the roaster down when you are finished with your batches, as well as acting as a safety shut off if the roaster is left unattended. It has an ingeniously simple way to cool the coffee; you dump the batch into the tray like a little shop roaster, open the rear door to the chaff collection chamber, and set the tray there so cool air can be pulled through it. Outside-the-drum cooling in 3 minutes or so ... another great advantage over most home roasters. Important! Turn the amperage all the way down when cooling your coffee. The drum will retain heat with the amperage down, but if left on it can overheat the roaster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Quest is designed for continuous roasting, once it is properly warmed up you can roast for hours. In fact, this is the way to use the machine, as heating it up to do one batch and cooling it back down right away could cause wear and tear on the drum. So, in this sense, it is much more like professional sample roaster. The Quest M3s has lots of power and, as a miniature shop roaster, it requires a knowledgeable operator too. You can have a chaff fire in a hurry without cleaning it, and it's not so consumer-oriented in safety design either; like a Probat, there are lots of hot surfaces to remind you where your fingers should and should not be during roasting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith an Allen wrench and a screwdriver, the Quest M3s can be stripped of its bodywork, the drum pulled out of the motor drive, and any part accessed in minutes. It is incredibly straightforward in terms of wiring and parts. For example, it uses a commonly available computer fan for air intake. Heating elements can be changed out quickly if need be. It is ready for any type of modification you might desire, such as PID control of the burners. (Not that I would want to automate anything here - the idea is a manual roaster with a trier to pull samples. Yes, it's a tiny, tiny trier but it works!) We did have trouble with the initial heating elements sent with the machines, but we worked with the manufacturer so now the heating elements have a higher electrical rating (up to 130v). The Quest M3s is very quiet and runs on standard US voltage (120v, 60 hertz). You'll be impressed with the ease, convenience, and consistency that you can achieve roasting coffee with this electric roaster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ideal batch size is 120 grams which are a rather standard load for a modern electric Probat roaster. The absolute maximum batch size is 200 grams. Dimensions: 14.25\" x 9.5\" x 11.75\" The Quest has a 30 Day Warranty, parts are available for sale after warranty- for parts and warranty service contact: questm3roaster@gmail.com We require previous roasting experience and signed Terms of Use. Processing of orders may take additional business days until this verification is complete. Full instructions for use can be found in the Quest M3 instruction manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Digital thermometry is a really nice addition and invaluable for roast temperature accuracy! Check out our \u003ca tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coffeeshrub.com\/quest-compatible-thermal-probe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eQuest-Compatible Thermal Probe\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coffeeshrub.com\/digital-thermometer-for-coffee-roasting-with-k-type-thermocouple.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDigital Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e for a plug-and-play solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46204992651414,"sku":"RSTR-QUES-0178","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/quest-m3s-coffee-roaster-1.jpg?v=1769166888"},{"product_id":"quest-m6-coffee-roaster","title":"Quest M6 Coffee Roaster","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=N67RXSO]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll;border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0;margin:0 0 10px;padding:10px}#html-body [data-pb-style=EYKUIEX]{border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0;margin:0;padding:0}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"N67RXSO\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"EYKUIEX\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quest M6 comes with one analog thermometer in the face, an electric external cooling box, insulation around the drum and a chaff collector under the drum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Quest M6 Coffee Roaster falls in-between the current categories of small-scale coffee roasters - it's essentially a miniature shop roaster scaled down to sample roaster size but, with twice the capacity of the \u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coffeeshrub.com\/the-quest-m3s-coffee-roaster.html\"\u003eM3s\u003c\/a\u003e, you can also roast several pounds in a short amount of time. Each Quest is hand-built, one at a time, in a small workshop factory in Taiwan. It has no advanced electronics, no motherboard or chipset, no heat profiling or automated cooling cycle. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is a very manual machine and therefore most suitable for an experienced professional coffee roaster.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's not a Probat sample roaster (nor is it priced like one!) yet it has some similar features: a sample trier so you can view coffee from the drum while roasting, a sight glass to see roast progress, manual temperature control (a dial adjusted gauge shows you the amperage sent to the heat elements) and airspeed control (fan speed controls volume of air pulled through the drum). A timer essentially functions as an on\/off switch and acts as a safety shut off if the roaster is left unattended. The M6 also includes an electric cooling box and a small cooling tray for easy transfer of beans. Outside-the-drum cooling takes 3-5 minutes depending on your batch size - a great advantage over most home roasters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe M6 is designed for continuous roasting - you can roast for hours once the machine is properly warmed up. In fact, this is the way to use the machine, as heating it up to do one batch and cooling it back down right away could cause wear and tear on the drum. In this sense, the M6 is much more like professional sample roaster than your typical home roaster. There is a slight temperature dip when you drop a batch, so you may need to allow 1-3 minutes for the drum to reheat before starting a new roast. The Quest M6 has lots of power and, as a miniature shop roaster, it requires a knowledgeable operator too. You can have a chaff fire in a hurry without cleaning it, and it's not so consumer-oriented in safety design either; like a Probat, there are lots of hot surfaces to remind you where your fingers should and should not be during roasting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith an Allen wrench and a screwdriver, the Quest M6 can be stripped of its bodywork, the drum pulled out of the motor drive, and any part accessed in minutes. It is incredibly straightforward in terms of wiring and parts. Heating elements can be changed out quickly if need be. It is ready for any type of modification you might desire, such as PID control of the burners. (Not that I would want to automate anything here - the idea is a manual roaster with a trier to pull samples. Yes, it's a tiny, tiny trier but it works!) The Quest M6 is very quiet and runs on standard US voltage (120v, 60 hertz). You'll be impressed with the ease, convenience, and consistency that you can achieve roasting coffee with this electric roaster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ideal batch size is 400-450 grams and the absolute maximum batch size is 550 grams. You may notice a rocking movement when roasting larger batches; this didn't cause issues in any of our tests, but be sure to keep a close eye on your roaster with batches of 400 grams or more.  Dimensions: 20\" x 11.5\" x 17\" \u003cstrong\u003eThe Quest has a 30-day warranty. Parts are available for sale after warranty has expired - for parts and warranty service contact: \u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"mailto:questm3roaster@gmail.com\"\u003equestm3roaster@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e We require previous roasting experience and signed Terms of Use. Processing of orders may take additional business days until this verification is complete. Full instructions for use can be found in the Quest M6 instruction manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Digital thermometry is a really nice addition and invaluable for roast temperature accuracy! 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