Very well made (motor is strong) and is my daily work horse. Love it! Don’t worry about noise as the level is really not loud. Yes. It makes a grinding noise but no more that one would expect from the sound of coffee beans being crushed for 10 seconds! Easy to adjust the expresso and grinding settings and is smaller and prettier than I expected on my countertop. Definitely a no nonsense tool for its purpose. The plastic top jiggles a tiny bit but maybe designed to do so to make sure all beans go down into the grinder. Get this dedicated grinder (which is specifically designed for grinding fine for expresso but can also handle regular grinding with ease) rather than a lesser-quality grinder that is built in to an expresso machine.
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This is my first real grinder, and I couldn't be happier. I've had the product for several months now and feel it appropriate to leave a review.Initially I was torn initially between the Fellow Opus and this one, but after dozens of hours of research and internal debate, due to customer service and ease of cleaning, disassembly, reassembly, I chose this Baratza.The grinding process has never been simpler, as I've dialed in the grind for my homemade pour overs and all it entails now is measuring the grams, pouring the beans in, turning it on, and wallah. The grind is very quick, and it's easy to tell when the grind is done. I get the same grind each time, so it is consistent. It looks incredible, it's doesn't feel cheap or look cheap.However, there WILL be grind dust. I purchased a push bellow to hold the lid so I can clear debris from the chute, and that increases longevity. This, coupled with the natural grind dust means it requires some minor cleaning after each use, mainly the area around the machine.That doesn't diminish from its quality, however.There is static on the catchment container but I find it I grind ahead of time and don't immediately dump into the pour over, it dissipates. Typically I'll start my boil first, measure out the beans, grind, pull the catchment and set it beside my pour over system, then wait for the water to come to temp, wet the filter, and the static has dissipated by then.Altogether, if I had to go back and choose an entry-level grinder all over again, it would be this one.I don't do espresso, even. But eventually intend to. This will be a machine to serve for years to come!
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Overall, this is a great grinder for the $200 price point! It is awesome to see companies get closer to the budget range for well built espresso grinders. The 20 steps of small adjustments for espresso are great, and the ability to jump into coarse grinds for filter coffee is also nice to have. It definitely isn't amazing at any particular thing, but it does a good job across the board for those looking to get into grinding their own beans!
The Good & Notable Upgrades
Getting this grinder over the original is worth the $50.
- Super easy adjustments - The first 20 steps are very small and are meant for dialing in espresso. Once you hit step 21, the thread changes and each step becomes larger which allows for a lot of options between 21-40. Twisting the bean hopper to change grind size is super great.
- Single-dose cup - The included single dose cup as well as the full bin is a nice touch.
- Easy cleaning - This version allows the entire burr set to be removed for cleaning, which is a major improvement over the original where the bottom burr could only be removed if you tore most of the grinder apart. This will definitely help with longevity.
The Bad
I've got two main complaints about this grinder:
- Noise - True to the Baratza name, this grinder is very loud. Those who live with you will definitely know you're making coffee.
- Retention - This grinder has a notable amount of retention on the first grind, I measured ~0.7g of the bean I was using. This isn't a huge issue on its own, but I've found it can end up causing grounds to fall out and make a mess. I've gotten used to rocking the unit back and forth a couple times which helps, but I still seem to end up with grounds on the bottom quite often. I've found that the 3rd party single dose hopper with the bellow (~$40) almost completely solves for this issue.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024Size: 14.5cm x 14.5cm x 33.5cmColor: BlackVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024Size: 14.5cm x 14.5cm x 33.5cmColor: WhiteVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024Size: 14.5cm x 14.5cm x 33.5cmColor: BlackVerified Purchase
This is my first real grinder, and I couldn't be happier. I've had the product for several months now and feel it appropriate to leave a review.
Initially I was torn initially between the Fellow Opus and this one, but after dozens of hours of research and internal debate, due to customer service and ease of cleaning, disassembly, reassembly, I chose this Baratza.
The grinding process has never been simpler, as I've dialed in the grind for my homemade pour overs and all it entails now is measuring the grams, pouring the beans in, turning it on, and wallah. The grind is very quick, and it's easy to tell when the grind is done. I get the same grind each time, so it is consistent. It looks incredible, it's doesn't feel cheap or look cheap.
However, there WILL be grind dust. I purchased a push bellow to hold the lid so I can clear debris from the chute, and that increases longevity. This, coupled with the natural grind dust means it requires some minor cleaning after each use, mainly the area around the machine.
That doesn't diminish from its quality, however.
There is static on the catchment container but I find it I grind ahead of time and don't immediately dump into the pour over, it dissipates. Typically I'll start my boil first, measure out the beans, grind, pull the catchment and set it beside my pour over system, then wait for the water to come to temp, wet the filter, and the static has dissipated by then.
Altogether, if I had to go back and choose an entry-level grinder all over again, it would be this one.
I don't do espresso, even. But eventually intend to. This will be a machine to serve for years to come!
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Mejoró el sabor de mi café
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