This is a good starter roaster. It's priced right.The capacity is a on the lower side, and You will find yourself roasting coffee too often.Consistency is not the best as the same settings may not produce the same results. Top is fragile and breaks easily.It is a messy device that may not separate the coffee from the chaff.I regret not going to a bigger and better roaster

This is a good kit to help you get started roasting your own coffee. The sr-540 roaster is the star, it has so many adjustments and options that it can be a tad overwhelming at first. The manufacturer or maybe morebeer need to add some details on fan speed and how that affects the temperature of the beans. The book is interesting but no direct information on the sr-540. I feel like the French press is out of place, people who have decided to roast their own beans probably have a good quality coffee maker or like me, already have a French press.