JDO Junior Member Joined: 2 Oct 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Tokyo Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Silvia Grinder: Rocky Vac Pot: Hario
Posted Thu Oct 2, 2008, 6:27am Subject: Value Burr Grinder suggestions?
OK, I know, it's tacky to come in with a big open ended request on my first post. I apologize.
I also know this topic has been covered but, it seems to have been years ago (based on search results) so I don't feel TOO out of line.
Anyway, thanks for your time up front.
I use a PIDed Silvia and a Rocky for espresso, which is an afternoon and weekend drink for me, and either an Aeropress (love the ease, hate the paper filter), a French Press or a vacuum pot to brew coffee for my miserable commute also using the Rocky. I'm sure you can see where this is going. Switching back and forth from espresso to the others in the same grinder is a pain. Different beans, different grinds, the clean up.... Poor me, right?
Anyway, I was wondering what folks out there think is the best value in grinders to perform in the "other than espresso" catagory?
My criteria are two, I want a consistent grind and I want a decently long life (650-1000 grinds would be ok). Can I get away with something like the Krups or Cuisinart? Also, any good sources would be great.
Thanks for your time and if I am asking a question that has been answered, a nudge in the right direction would be great.
JDO Junior Member Joined: 2 Oct 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Tokyo Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Silvia Grinder: Rocky Vac Pot: Hario
Posted Fri Oct 3, 2008, 12:19am Subject: Re: Value Burr Grinder suggestions?
Thanks guys. I had a feeling that's what you guys would say.
I guess it's time to start looking at some Baratza options; I like the look of these machines. Though, to be honest, I don't think the wife is going to want another coffee apparatus on the counter, so it will probably find another home.
Dooglas Senior Member Joined: 12 Mar 2005 Posts: 403 Location: Portland, OR Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Expobar, La Pavoni Grinder: Ascaso, Solis Drip: Cuisinart CBC, Bodum press Roaster: GeneCafe, Caffe Rosto
Posted Sat Oct 4, 2008, 9:54am Subject: Re: Value Burr Grinder suggestions?
By all means, go to the Baratza website and check out their refurbished machines. The switch to DC motors across their entire line a couple of years ago was an important upgrade.
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