Gene Cafe Coffee Roaster Model CBR-301

About Gene Cafe Coffee Roaster Model CBR-301

The newest model of Genecafe, the CBR-301 was introduced at the very end of 2025. This next generation home coffee roaster from Gene Cafe has arrived, with bluetooth connectivity for roast control and profile building. It features digital roast profiling with the Gene Cafe app, variable fan and drum speed, and will be available in black and white color options. While it builds upon the strengths and technology of the orginal Genecafe roaster, the new CBR-301 adds several new, highly useful features to provide more enjoyment from home coffee roasting.

Includes free coffee, Roast Log, $25 certificate and more! The Gene Cafe CBR-301 builds upon the reliability record established by the CBG-101 that has been marketed for years. itself as an excellent roaster capable of producing about 10.5 ounces per roast of uniformly roasted coffee. Like the earlier model, it uses a unique vortex twisting, off-axis chamber rotation which assures complete distribution of the green coffee during roasting. This motion is one of the main reasons for the roasted coffee's uniform color. Manufacturer describes the Gene Cafe as a household or commercial coffee roaster.

Gene Cafe CBR-301 Features

• Control the roaster directly or through a smartphone app
• Pyrex glass roast chamber for maximum visibility.
• Bluetooth connectivity to the Genecafe app for roaster control and profile saving (optional).
• Variable drum and fan speed for increased roast control.
• Fahrenheit and Celsius controls.
• 300 gram max capacity.
• Removable chaff drawer for easy cleaning.
• Easy controls for manual operation. 
• Vortex twisting mixing
• Fully automatic roasting & cooling
• Time, temperature, fan and drum speed can all be controlled
• Heats with indirect air
• Roast cycle: about 15 minutes for Full City roast plus cooling
• Temperature controlled by electronic thermostat
• Roast progress can be seen through glass roasting chamber
• Heat element: 1200 - 1400 Watts
• Quiet operation. Noise level: 70dB or less
• Overheat protection

Specifications

• Height: 10.9"
• Width: 19.53"
• Depth: 10.9"
• Weight: 17 pounds
• Power Supply: 110v-120V
• Warranty: 12 months

Control Panel

• TEMP - Sets the target roasting temperature by rotating the knob. Pressing the knob activates roasting. At the end of the roasting cycle the Gene Cafe will automatically go into cooling mode. However, you can terminate roasting and enter the cooling cycle by pressing this button again at any time. Also, during the roasting cycle you can rotate this knob to increase or decrease the target temperature.
  
• TIME - Press once to turn the machine on. It will go through about a 10 second startup procedure. Adjust the roasting time as you see fit - 15 minutes is the default time which is quite right for Full City roasts of many coffees when paired with the default target temperature of 482 degrees. During roasting the dial can be rotated to increase or decrease the roasting time.
• Temperature Digital Display alternates between target and actual temperatures in whole degrees.
• Time display alternates between total time and countdown remaining time, in tenths of a minute.

An overview of using the Gene Cafe CBR-301 coffee roaster

The Genecafe CBR-301 App with roasting screen shown

Genecafe CBR-301 overview diagram

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RECORD YOUR ROASTS IN DETAIL

How does the Gene Cafe work?

Load the roasting chamber with green coffee up to the maximum line, depending on green coffee chosen. Place chamber into grooves in roasted until properly seated. Press the blue 'Time' knob to start the machine and begin a very short startup routine. Set the desired time of roasting with the 'Time' knob. Set the desired target bean 'Temp' know. Press the 'Temp' knob to begin the roast. You can increase or decrease both the time and temperature during the roasting cycle. At roast's end cooling begins automatically. As before, length of cooling cycle can be increased or decreased as you see fit. Remove the roasting chamber and empty the roasted coffee.

Manufacturer's Specifications and Guarantee

One year manufacturer's warranty. The Gene Cafe Home Coffee Roaster is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year warranty from the date of purchase.