There are several things that differentiate Kelvin from a typical hot-air popper.

First is that we give you control over the roasting time, allowing you to adjust that time during the cycle to get your ideal roast.

Second, as soon as the roast time is completed, Kelvin starts an automatic cooling cycle. This prevents the beans from roasting more than desired, even after the heat is turned off.

Third, Kelvin collects the chaff put off by the beans during the roasting process, making clean-up between roasts simple and easy.

Lastly, the glass roast chamber allows you to see the beans during the roasting process so you can easily monitor the color, which is something that you don’t often get with hot air poppers.

This all adds up to a great roasting experience, so even the most novice roaster can explore the freshness, flavors and value of home roasting.

Last updated: April 04, 2018 08:36

The ideal batch size for Kelvin is 100-120 grams of green beans. That yields enough roasted beans for a pot of coffee, depending on the darkness of your roast, method of brewing and preferred water to coffee ratio.

Last updated: March 31, 2018 09:55

To set up a roast with Kelvin, you simply select the roast time and Kelvin does the rest by controlling the heating element to achieve a specific, pre-set roasting temperature and then maintains that temperature for the duration of your roast. Our roast temperature is currently ~400F, but may be optimized in final manufacturing. Kelvin then triggers an automatic cooling cycle at the end of the roast.

We designed this process to simplify the user experience and keep home roasting more accessible to anyone who is interested. We are considering additional features, such as custom roast profiles, as we expand the future Kelvin line of products. Our current focus is to first launch this accessible, intuitive roaster that all coffee lovers can enjoy.

Last updated: April 02, 2018 16:28

We are still finalizing the details of the green bean subscription service. We anticipate an average cost of 6 USD per pound (about $13/kg) for green beans, with some variations for different regions and sources. We are working with distribution partners to understand the shipping costs and any potential customs or other restrictions.

We are planning on providing beans from a wide range of regions (from Central and South America to Africa, India and Southeast Asia) and sources (from certified organic, fair trade, and small farms to more affordable options from larger wholesalers).

Last updated: March 31, 2018 20:35

In our research and testing, we have encountered a wide variety of opinions and data regarding the “rest” period, ranging from 12-24 hours to 5+ days, and varying depending on the region the green beans are grown in. There are even all-in-one solutions on the market that grind and brew the beans immediately after a roast is completed. We encourage Kelvin users to experiment and find the Roast and Rest periods that work best for them to achieve their preferred flavor.

Last updated: April 04, 2018 07:44

We kept the batch at a smaller size (100 to 120 g of green beans) and our prototypes have proven we can minimize exhaust. By keeping the batch size smaller, smoke is less of an issue than higher capacity roasters. You should always roast in a well ventilated area and you can always use an oven vent for exhaust.

Last updated: May 11, 2018 09:44

Your Kelvin will come with the appropriate plug for the country you select in the backer survey, which will be sent soon after the end of the campaign.

Last updated: March 31, 2018 09:55

Unfortunately, due to Japan’s unique electrical grid that runs on 100 V, neither of Kelvin’s power variants (110-120 V and 220-240 V) will work correctly in Japan, so we are unable to offer Kelvin to Japanese backers at this time. Please check our updates for any announcements of additional international versions.

Last updated: April 02, 2018 11:12

We expect Kelvin will live on countertops, so we designed it to have beautiful parts, elegant color selections and high-quality materials. Kelvin is constructed with special attention paid to have only high quality materials in contact with the roasting beans. Here are some specifics:

• The roasting chamber and out safety chamber are high temp borosilicate glass
• The roast chamber inlet (bottom of roast chamber), the chaff filter (inserted in top of roast chamber) and roast chamber top cap handle handle are aluminum components
• The base housing and top cap are high temperature engineering grade plastics with a soft-touch finish

Last updated: April 02, 2018 16:22

The dual glass wall design helps protect the user from the heat of the roast and stabilizes the roast chamber. It is not a full insulation break, so there is minimal effect on the cooling cycle, and it does not significantly hinder users’ ability to hear first or second crack.

Last updated: March 31, 2018 20:35

The shipping charges on your pledge include transportation only. Due to the complexity of various international customs regimens, we are not pre-collecting any customs duties/tariffs or local VAT or sales tax. These will be the responsibility of the recipient upon delivery, and may be subject to fees charged by the shipping carrier.

Last updated: April 02, 2018 11:12

Green beans do lose some internal moisture as they are being roasted. There are a few factors that go into weight loss during the roasting process such as type of green bean and roast development level (light vs dark). In our testing we see between 15%-20% on average. Your results may vary as in our research and testing we’ve seen this range as low as 12% all the way up to 25% for darker roasts.

Last updated: April 05, 2018 09:49