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Product Details

Overall Rating	7.9, Based on 94 Reviews
Avg Price	$120.00
Manufacturer	Solis
Machine Type	Prosumer, conical, burr, grinder, hopper, bin
Colors	Black and Silver
Class	Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
Pro Review	No
First Look	No
QuickShot	No

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Grinders: Starbucks Barista
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A grinder made by Solis, rebranded by Starbucks. Good for drip, press pot, suitable for espresso.

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Patrick Naughton-Doe (quality: 3.0)	03.17.2009	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: It works really well, excellent value for money.

Rob McHattie (quality: 6.5)	12.30.2003	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A quiet, reasonably priced machine that seems capable.

Jeremy Maclennan (quality: 8.0)	07.08.2004	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A real coffee grinder, for a decent price.

Tom Murray (quality: 7.0)	02.22.2002	Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Do NOT buy a blade grinder! This is an affordable,good entry-level burr grinder.

Peter Russell (quality: 7.3)	12.11.2004	Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: half the price of the rancilio rocky, and probably 65% as good as one. that makes it a value. just be ready to work with it.

Peter Mork (quality: 5.5)	11.15.2003	Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A good grinder that does it's chores without problems

Peter McDermott (quality: 8.0)	05.18.2004	Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: If you life in the UK and can't afford a Gaggia MDF (the next grinder up), this is your only option for espresso.

Owen Evans (quality: 4.8)	11.12.2004	Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Solis makes a great product for Starbucks and I am chuffed!

Nicholas Trahan	10.25.2007	Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: I wish I would have gotten something with more features and a finer grind, but the coffee I make is great so it can't be all that bad, right?

Andy Ciordia (quality: 8.0)	10.23.2004	Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Simple, Clean, easy loading, effective. Not the best of the best, but for the dollar it can't be beat.

Terry L (quality: 6.0)	03.03.2007	Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: reasonable grind -reasonable price- good bang for the buck

Mark Farris (quality: 6.0)	01.15.2000	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: A great grinder, if you can find one that works to its full potential

Chris (quality: 4.7)	06.12.2001	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Older Starbucks Barista not suitable for Rancilio Silvia

Rick Wayne (quality: 6.3)	11.15.2006	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: This is a very good grinder, overpriced as most things are but comes with a comforting 2 year warranty so just buy and grind.

Dave Rogers (quality: 7.3)	12.30.2001	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: A good--but not great--first burr grinder.

Mark Harris (quality: 5.5)	08.24.2001	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Good to better unit that should be bought on sale and used for only a batch or two.

Bob Abbott (quality: 6.0)	02.20.2004	Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: If you do drip or have a Starbucks espresso machine -- works fine, but it is a "lightweight" compared to other brands for little more $$.

JP Cordill (quality: 8.4)	01.20.2002	Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: A good starter grinder, but you'll want to upgrade very soon.

James Campbell	02.11.2009	Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Good for everything but espresso

Bernard Murphy	09.30.2007	Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: Does the job!

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