Grinder
Can someone give me some good ideas on some home coffee grinders. I'm looking for a dependable grinder with adjustable settings. Brand isn't an issue.
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Permalink Reply by Nick Griffith on
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What do you want to use it for?
If you're looking drip, chemex, solo, FP.
I'd go with:
Baratza - Virtuoso
Bodum - Antigua
Capresso - Infinity
Espresso: Mazzer Mini
If price is an issue you can use the Rancillio Rocky
Peas,
Nick
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Permalink Reply by Brady on
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For anything but espresso I like the KitchenAid Pro burr grinder. I hear that it can be tweaked for espresso use, but have a hard time buying that it has small enough adjustment increments to be great.
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Permalink Reply by Rich Abker on
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Whatever type of grinder that you choose, ask about the warranty, and take a look at it. Find out what is covered and what is not.
Making a decision on buying a grinder is dependent on your needs. Your needs can be based on projected weekly coffee volume, your budget, the type of blend, the degree of roast, and speedy access to parts and repair service.
Imagine espresso machines and grinders as automobile types. There are affordable and reliable Honda/Toyota types, then there are the more expensive Mercedes/Lexus brands. If price is no object, then lean toward the higher end, as long as you have good service available. The whole idea is to find equipment that is affordable, reliable, and peforms well for the environment that you intended. Ask your roaster for ideas. Of course everyone has their favorites but your situation may be different.
This is my opinion, but I am interested in hearing others comment.
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Permalink Reply by Benjamin H Wilkinson on
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Coffee Geek's Guide to Buying a home Espresso Machine makes a simple rule:
Spend as much on your (home) grinder as you spend on your (home)espresso machine. In other words, divide your budget in half.
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Benjamin H Wilkinson said:Coffee Geek's Guide to Buying a home Espresso Machine makes a simple rule:
Spend as much on your (home) grinder as you spend on your (home)espresso machine. In other words, divide your budget in half.
Thanks for posting that, it was a good piece. I was, however, left wondering which $250 home espresso machine he would recommend :)
Ahhh... ever get the impression that some of us commercial folk are a bit spoiled?
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Hey. That's a good point. I spent well over 250 on my Silvia for home.
If the trend continues, then I'll need to convince my wife that I need 7500 for a GS3 and then I'll be back here looking for a 7500 grinder.
Any ideas?
Brady said:Benjamin H Wilkinson said:Coffee Geek's Guide to Buying a home Espresso Machine makes a simple rule:
Spend as much on your (home) grinder as you spend on your (home)espresso machine. In other words, divide your budget in half.
Thanks for posting that, it was a good piece. I was, however, left wondering which $250 home espresso machine he would recommend :)
Ahhh... ever get the impression that some of us commercial folk are a bit spoiled?
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Benjamin H Wilkinson said:Hey. That's a good point. I spent well over 250 on my Silvia for home.
If the trend continues, then I'll need to convince my wife that I need 7500 for a GS3 and then I'll be back here looking for a 7500 grinder.
Any ideas?
Therapy?
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But seriously... don't ask me. I have no home rig.
If I did, it'd prob be Miss Silvia + Mazzer Mini, or perhaps Miss Elektra... I find the latter more intriguing, but have never used one, so may be confusing "intriguing" with "make you want to throw the thing out the window when you don't get it right". Wouldn't be the first time :)
I do like the point he's making in that piece though... don't skimp on the grinder! Whirley blades are for helicopters!
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Good Point. I believe I'd be pushing the definition 'coffee professional' a bit too far.
I wouldn't be fair to not be honest, i still own the blade grinder i bought for college 8 years ago. I'm afraid to use it, but, I cannot bring myself to to toss it.
As far as constructive to the discussion, the bodum antigua gets good reviews for a multipurpose grinder and apparantly can be tweaked to make decent espresso. this mod is out there on the forums somewhere, but, I'm certain would void the warranty. I believe you can score it for 120, which is a lot more than it used to be.
If we were talking curiosity on a budget-ish, i might look into the Compak K3 Touch. It has the efficiency of the doserless with a hint of the sexy compak look. I don't trust automatic dosing (yet), but, this would be fun for a home user to 'feel' professional without the entire skillset and reduce waste.
Brady said:But seriously... don't ask me. I have no home rig.
I use to to not care about my home gear because I HAD NO LIFE APART FROM THE SHOP, but, now i have a six week old little girl. If any of the above plan to have children, also try to source equipment that can be operated one-handed.
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Permalink Reply by Kurt Stauffer on
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Baratza is very versatile and economical and is incredibly precise and consistent. Another affordable option is buying a used commercial grinder and replacing the burrs. Even a "junker" will work beautifully with new burrs.
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Hey. Good point. I don't actually even know what my home espresso grinder is. Bricante? Brecanti? It's and old commerical that's still in good shape. I use yogurt cups as the hopper. Mazzer's don't fit quite right.
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Kurt Stauffer said:Baratza is very versatile and economical and is incredibly precise and consistent. Another affordable option is buying a used commercial grinder and replacing the burrs. Even a "junker" will work beautifully with new burrs.
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