A blade grinder will not work properly for espresso, because it produces coffee granules of inconsistent size. For brewing espresso you need fine homogenous grounds. Only a burr grinder can do that.
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randytsuch Senior Member Joined: 11 Jun 2009 Posts: 578 Location: LA, Ca Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: Expobar Office with... Grinder: Baratza Vario Roaster: Customized Alpenrost,...
Posted Fri Aug 10, 2012, 12:56pm Subject: Re: Help me pick a grinder?
Hi Here's another suggestion, but I doubt you will like it.
Sell Silvia, and buy a cheaper machine.
Use the money you make to buy a better grinder.
You can make better espresso with a cheaper machine and better grinder than with Silvia and a grinder that is not suited for espresso. Espresso grinders are pretty much $200 and up, unless you get really lucky on craigslist or ebay.
Of course come here and get advice on the espresso machine before buying anything.
CN1 Senior Member Joined: 5 Aug 2012 Posts: 18 Location: Chicago, IL Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Sat Aug 18, 2012, 12:58pm Subject: Re: Help me pick a grinder?
A friend of mine recently bought a Preciso as a compromise to getting a Vario, and he's been extremely happy with it. I've also had a cafe owner recommend it to me.
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