New Coffee Roasters

About New Coffee Roasters

Looking for a new coffee roaster? CoffeeTec carries a range of commercial and shop roasters from trusted brands including Toper, Coffee Crafters, Sonofresco, and others. Whether you need a compact shop roaster for in-house café roasting or a high-capacity machine for wholesale production, this collection covers a range of capacities, fuel types, and control styles.

Don't see what you're looking for? If you need a roaster at 30 kilos or above, contact us and we'll help you find one.

Not sure new is the right fit for your budget or timeline? Many roasters achieve excellent results, with faster ROI, from a well-maintained used roaster. Browse both collections side by side to find the best match for your business.

How to Choose a New Coffee Roaster

Picking the right roaster comes down to a handful of core decisions. Get these right, and the machine will support your business as it grows.

1. Match capacity to your real production needs. Think about your busiest day, not just your average day. A roaster sized to roughly 70 to 80 percent of peak demand keeps you from running back-to-back batches under pressure, while leaving room to grow.

2. Choose drum or air roasting. Drum roasters, like the Coffee Crafters Valenta line or Toper's TKM series, tumble beans against a heated rotating drum, producing a fuller body and giving roasters deep control over the profile. Air roasters, like the Java Master Model 1500, use hot air for a faster, brighter, cleaner cup, typically in smaller batches.

3. Decide between gas and electric. Gas roasters offer responsive, adjustable heat and are common in larger production drums, such as the Toper TKM-SX15 and TKM-SX20. Electric roasters, like the Sonofresco line, are simpler to install (no gas line required), run cleaner indoors, and suit smaller café and shop setups well.

4. Look for profile control and repeatability. If consistency matters, and for most roasters selling coffee, it does, look for adjustable airflow, drum-speed control, and profile logging so you can save a roast curve and repeat it batch after batch. Sonofresco's ADR Software and the Nucleus LINK sample roaster are both built with this in mind.

5. Confirm support, warranty, and service access. A new roaster should come with manufacturer warranty coverage and a clear path to parts and technical support. Ask about financing options if you want to spread out the investment. This protects your investment and keeps downtime to a minimum.

New vs. Used: Which Makes Sense for You?

Both paths can lead to a great roaster. The right choice depends on your priorities.

New roasters are a strong fit if you want:

• The latest technology and control features, like Sonofresco's ADR Software
• Full manufacturer warranty coverage
• Flexible financing on a brand-new machine
• Fast turnaround, with several models including door-to-door delivery, like the Toper TKM-SX15 and TKM-SX20

Used roasters are a strong fit if you want:

• Faster ROI and a lower upfront investment
• Proven, real-world performance history
• Access to well-known brands like Probat, Diedrich, and Toper at a more accessible price point

CoffeeTec's used equipment inventory is inspected and condition-graded, so you can shop with confidence either way.