Relatively speaking, it’s not that heavy, and its size is almost 15 inches wide (not including the handle) and 8.4 inches tall. The clear, see-through top allows you to watch in real-time the progress of your roast.Įven though its capacity is less than the Whirley-Pop Popper, it weighs nearly a pound more, at 2.62 total pounds. The four-quart capacity of this stovetop popper allows for a good-size batch of beans to be roasted. Nevertheless, others had no problems with roasting their beans. The only downside some people mention of the mechanism is that the paddles inside don’t quite reach the edges of the pot, which is why you may require to shake the popper. With slow and steady motions, you will be able to get a level roast. It has an exceptional tumbling mechanism where you rotate the knob with a circular motion. Its non-stick coating makes it easy to clean and dishwasher friendly. The Zippy Pop Red Stovetop Popcorn Popper is a robust and durable stovetop popcorn popper made of aluminum. In case you ever had any problems with this popper, it is backed by a lifetime warranty. The non-stick feature of this popper makes it a breeze to clean as well. This stovetop popcorn popper by Franklin is a bit on the heavier side, weighing in at 2.7 pounds, which makes it sturdier. Unfortunately, a few people noted that the lid can be flimsy and can get dislodged quite easily during the roasting process. The stirring mechanism prevents beans from sticking to the pot, and the heat from the stovetop has an even distribution that prevents the beans from burning.įranklin’s Whirley Pop Popper sports an all-aluminum design as well and like the original Whirley-Pop Popper. It has the same capacity of six-quarts, which should give you a big batch of freshly roasted beans. Franklin’s Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper is similar to the original Whirley-Pop Popper except for this one is a bit pricey. At 16.5 inches wide, 8 inches high, and weighing in at 1.68 pounds, this popper is really light, and its modest size can be stored in conventional spaces.Īnother wonderful option for roasting coffee is Franklin’s Original Whirley Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper. Given its relatively low price for a stovetop popper, it has a deep six-quart capacity which is great for roasting a decent-sized batch of beans. It also features a very effective stirring mechanism, which allows you to roast your coffee at a nice steady pace and to a roast of your liking – either lighter or darker roast. Once the beans are inside the popper, the aluminum material really helps to maintain a consistent level of heat throughout the popper to make sure that those beans are being evenly roasted. Although some people stated that the temperature rises up too quickly, this minor issue can be mitigated by simply lowering the stovetop heat. It is made of solid aluminum material that can heat up quickly (within a few minutes) and can withstand the high temperatures of the stovetop. This popper is our editor’s choice for roasting coffee for a good reason.

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