[wide_palate]

I want a real,true,& very durable all in one grinder.Fully adjustable.Easily able to do full variety of roasts & grinds.
The Baratza Virtuso had my interests.
Baratza Virtuoso, the True Coffee Grinding Virtuoso
But after reading alot of reviews I grown more hesitant on spending $150-$230 on it.Alot have trouble with french and other related type roasts

What would you suggest?I don't care what size basicly but,not xtra large or commercial size(HUGE) lol.I would prefer a small to medium.But with the type of grinder I want,it doesn't seem common to find them smaller then a large.So I will take a large if a small to medium isn't possible.
I usualy drink 8-9 cups per brew.But can drinkup to 2-3 brews a day sometimes,16-24 cups to 18-27 cups.

[Civet Cat Coffee]

Baratza Virtuoso, the True Coffee Grinding Virtuoso is pretty good already. i suggest you stick to it.

[wide_palate]

I know its probly decent.But I want to make sure it can take any roast & be very reliable.I don't want to spend $200+ on a grinder that could possibly breakdown before its first year.

[bigmike787]

wide palate, Baratza makes grinders and that's it. A lot of other companies make other kitchen gadgets, of which grinders are just another gadget. I've had the Baratza Virtuoso for about 2 years now and it is going strong. It'll take any type of bean/roast. I don't use it for espresso, as it really can't grind fine enough for that. For drip, french press and vac pot, it works perfectly fine.

[wide_palate]

Originally Posted by bigmike787

wide palate, Baratza makes grinders and that's it. A lot of other companies make other kitchen gadgets, of which grinders are just another gadget. I've had the Baratza Virtuoso for about 2 years now and it is going strong. It'll take any type of bean/roast. I don't use it for espresso, as it really can't grind fine enough for that. For drip, french press and vac pot, it works perfectly fine.

Guess ill save & get the vario for $430 sometime,230 grind settings with 54mm ceramic burr set.Its 200 more then virtuoso,but ahwell.Won't get another after this for awhile.

[bigmike787]

Now with the Vario, you step into the big leagues. I didn't realize you were willing to spend that much. The vario has ceramic burrs, which is both good and bad. Get a rock mixed in your beans and those ceramic burrs might not make it. There is a whole lot of information on the Vario over at coffee geek. A lot of guys on that board own that grinder. I thought about it, but I'm going to stick with my Mahlkonig K30 for the time being. At $400+, you might also consider a used Mazzer, which can be found all the time on ebay. Good luck with your decision.

[wide_palate]

Originally Posted by bigmike787

Now with the Vario, you step into the big leagues. I didn't realize you were willing to spend that much. The vario has ceramic burrs, which is both good and bad. Get a rock mixed in your beans and those ceramic burrs might not make it. There is a whole lot of information on the Vario over at coffee geek. A lot of guys on that board own that grinder. I thought about it, but I'm going to stick with my Mahlkonig K30 for the time being. At $400+, you might also consider a used Mazzer, which can be found all the time on ebay. Good luck with your decision.

Lol ill be sure its just beans that go in.I see it like this,if your going to spend over $100 on a grinder.Beter get one that can do any grind & have alot more grind options then normal lol.Ill check it out,have them bookmarked.Just haven't went to it much.Did you get your mahlkonig back yet?I read about what happend.I wish all companys were like that with customer service.I hate it when they tell you"Well your warranty is out & its outdated.Buy a new one."Ill look into the mazzers aswell.What is attracting me to baratza grinders is,they are compact,seem to have good quality conical burrs,& don't have huge hoppers.

[Cerridwyn]

I actually gave up on electric grinders and got a Hario Skerton and it has been the best decision I have ever made. It's adjustable, uses no electricity, and grinds perfectly. It's also much less expensive.

[RichHelms]

Deciding on a grinder depends on the way you brew your coffee. If you do drip a cheap blade grinder works fine. For Christmas I gave a number of my friends a basic blade grinder and beans I roasted.

French Press needs a larger grind. You can do it with a blade but you can not control the fine power it generates so it can result in bitter coffee and hard to push down plunger.

If you are going to do espresso you need a good burr grinder. I have a Macap MC4. Wonderful unit. Popular in coffee shops. I am sure it will outline me


Rancilio makes a very popular grinder. It is under $400 and has an excellent reputation.


You have to be a pretty hardcore coffee fanatic to outgrow it

[Cerridwyn]

Originally Posted by RichHelms

Deciding on a grinder depends on the way you brew your coffee. If you do drip a cheap blade grinder works fine. For Christmas I gave a number of my friends a basic blade grinder and beans I roasted.

French Press needs a larger grind. You can do it with a blade but you can not control the fine power it generates so it can result in bitter coffee and hard to push down plunger.

I disagree. If you like coffee, you always need a burr grinder. Decent first burr grinders can often be found for about double the cost of a blade. These include ones from some of the makers of quality drip machines, such as Cuisinart. Or as I said, get a hand grinder. For under 50 dollars you can grind coffee with as much expertise as you can with a 600$ one.