by daveyb » Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:27 pm
Morning,
like many, i cut my teeth on an IRoast Mk 1. Yes, it blew up 4 times and each time under warranty it was replaced, however, I soon traded up to a Cafe gene and gave the other away. For arguments sake, lets say the Gene cost £250.
Like many home roasters, i tend to do one 250gm batch a week and the odd one fro friends. therefore, over a year, each roast is costing me £5 approximately. Over 2 years, thats £2.50, and over 3 years, £1.66 per batch.
Now, presuming nothing breaks etc, does that represent good value for money.
Lets leave aside arguments about the proccess being theraputic, and delivering freshness etc, as i wholeheartedly support that.
A 12 month gift set from hasbean is £34.95, whilst unroasted is £26.95, plus one p & p charge.
£8 differenvce divided by 12 is 66p per 250 gms.
Just a thought for those who justify buying a home roaster on grounds of value for money.
Next question is what do i replace my Gene with when it expires again.now that Hasbean are not selling them. Everyone rants about HTops.what about ther Alpenroast, or should i be going more back to my roots and trying overs and the French style pot roasters!