OT: coffee grinder reccomendations?

[bigman]

The kitchen Aid burr grinder is tops, extremely well built and no issues for many years - I have never even had to clean it other than the occasional tap.

[kingpin75s]

Originally Posted by bigman

The kitchen Aid burr grinder is tops, extremely well built and no issues for many years - I have never even had to clean it other than the occasional tap.

What do you use it for?

My understanding is that these are pretty good for press coffee, for example, but not consistent enough for espresso.

http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/for...php?f=19&t=766

I prefer a very dialed grinder (stepless Mazzer Mini) for espresso but am for more forgiving when it comes to my French press.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by bigman

The kitchen Aid burr grinder is tops, extremely well built and no issues for many years - I have never even had to clean it other than the occasional tap.

I use one every day. You might be surprised if you do clean it.
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[charliedid]

Originally Posted by kingpin75s

What do you use it for?

My understanding is that these are pretty good for press coffee, for example, but not consistent enough for espresso.

http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/for...php?f=19&t=766

I prefer a very dialed grinder (stepless Mazzer Mini) for espresso but am for more forgiving when it comes to my French press.

I wouldn't use it for espresso. I use it for pour over and it's fine. I wouldn't buy another one. I think the Bodum. Is a more consistent grind.

[Don49]

Originally Posted by weaponsgrade

I have a Capresso Infinity that I've been using everyday for the last 10 years (twice on the weekends). I've done nothing other than clean it out sometimes and wipe it down.

Originally Posted by druptight

Capresso Infinity here as well. Grinds my coffee, doesn't complain going on 3 years I think.... Feels like I've had it forever.

Another vote for Capresso Infinity here. Had it for two months now, no complaints, very quiet, easy to clean.

[William]

Originally Posted by William

Ride Report:
Five months of five doubles a day of finely ground espresso and it's still working great.


Oh, and it planes!





William

The Breville Smart Grinder has been boxed back up and is just sitting, biding its time to grind more fine espresso. Not because it had any issues, it had none and ground fine enough to pull great shots through a non-pressurized naked portafilter (and does regular grind just as well). It's just that I got a deal on this bad boy that I couldn't pass up...








William

[flydhest]

Mine is a mazzer mini. It occurred to me that at some point I need to change the burrs. I have had it for about 15 years. I looked up the recommended replacement cycle. 660 pounds of bean throughput. So I did some math.

I go through a half pound of beans a week. 26 pounds a year. 390 pounds. Definitely have done some entertainment and some weeks of higher usage, but I reckon I am still good.

Have used "Grindz" to clean, but that is it. I say that was $500 well spent. Still amortizing that cost ...

[bobdenver1961]

+1 for the Rancilio Rocky Grinder. Flawless. I've had mine about 15 years. Replaced the burrs last year. Good for another 15!

[eddief]

Buy 3 pound bag o beans, grind it on the way out of the store. Gonna see if I can taste the difference between grinding it every few days or grinding it once a month. Bet I can't.

[Rueda Tropical]

Mahlgut hand grinder. This one isn't available any more as he is working on a new version which should be out soon. Don't really need the considerable added expense of a motor in a high end grinder for a couple of morning cups. Phenomenal results.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by eddief

Buy 3 pound bag o beans, grind it on the way out of the store. Gonna see if I can taste the difference between grinding it every few days or grinding it once a month. Bet I can't.

Do a test. Every Saturday morning grind a fresh cup.

[charliedid]

[QUOTE=Rueda Tropical;2091687]Mahlgut hand grinder. This one isn't available any more as he is working on a new version which should be out soon. Don't really need the considerable added expense of a motor in a high end grinder for a couple of morning cups. Phenomenal results.



Hold up. What's going on here?

[pdmtong]

Capresso +1000 for daily grind.

Great Choice to optimize price and results

[druptight]

On a related note, I just snagged one of these guys for grinding at work along with an Aeropress to end my need to go get Starbucks in order to avoid using the Keurig machines. Seems to work a treat after a few months of use, only $20, and will come in handy if I ever get around to any sort of touring on the old bike (when my 2 year old is much, much older):

[flydhest]

Originally Posted by eddief

Buy 3 pound bag o beans, grind it on the way out of the store. Gonna see if I can taste the difference between grinding it every few days or grinding it once a month. Bet I can't.

Will be interested to hear the result. Also interesting to do a side-by-side of two month old coffee and coffee roasted a few days earlier.

I know some people who can't taste the difference and others who have completely changed their routines. People are all different.

I also have spent other people's money by bringing my grinder to their house and letting them do a side-by-side grinder comparison. People went from being sure I was full of shyte to being angry I hadn't convinced them earlier.