Is this the same machine being sold by CocoaTown? It looks very similar. Also, is this machine able to grind cacao into chocolate?
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They look similar. But they are not same. This machine is designed to grind for 30 minutes cycles for rice, urad etc. Like Branden answered, may overheat if run for long time that is required for grinding cocoa nibs.
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Yes, it can. But I used to grind soaked rice and dal. So I guess it can grind coco also. It works good bought a year back.
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That was what we wanted to us it for. I wouldnt suggest this model. After 30 minutes it overheated and shut down.
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I owned a Capresso (same company, now known as Jura) 3000 machine for 7 years. Used it every day. It was fantastic. I believe I wore it out in the 8th year. Based on the quality and performance I attempted to purchase another but Capresso had been replaced by Jura. The machine closest to my previous machine was the Jura C9. I have owned the C9 for 2 years, use it daily and have had no trouble. I would recommend it based on my years of positive experience. It makes a great cup of coffee. Cleaning is easy and operation is simple. I also purchased a C5 for my son. He loves the machine although he does not use it every day. I attempted to purchase another C5 for my younger son but the C5 has been discontinued. Without hesitation, I will purchase a C9 for him. I highly recommend any of the Jura machines although you need to decide which one is right for your budget. They all make a great cup of coffee but some have more gadgets and features.
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This machine is made in Italy....I ordered another with compressor and it WAS made in China. VERY poor quality, lots of plastic and the turn on knob was broken upon removal from packing material. This machine is fabulous. I have made at least 100 plus quarts and pints since purchase. We give as gifts to housewarming or hostess gifts for dinner parties. I have only one complaint it is about 45 lbs very heavy to lift. It was well worth the money not like any other machine out there. PERFECT ice cream/ gelato every time. A tip on vanilla. I use Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Bean Paste. Takes that vanilla ice cream to a higher level. Just delicious. This machine is made in Italy....I ordered another with compressor and it WAS made in China. VERY poor quality, lots of plastic and the turn on knob was broken upon removal from packing material. This machine is fabulous. I have made at least 100 plus quarts and pints since purchase. We give as gifts to housewarming or hostess gifts for dinner parties. I have only one complaint it is about 45 lbs very heavy to lift. It was well worth the money not like any other machine out there. PERFECT ice cream/ gelato every time. A tip on vanilla. I use Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Bean Paste. Takes... » Read More This machine is made in Italy....I ordered another with compressor and it WAS made in China. VERY poor quality, lots of plastic and the turn on knob was broken upon removal from packing material. This machine is fabulous. I have made at least 100 plus quarts and pints since purchase. We give as gifts to housewarming or hostess gifts for dinner parties. I have only one complaint it is about 45 lbs very heavy to lift. It was well worth the money not like any other machine out there. PERFECT ice cream/ gelato every time. A tip on vanilla. I use Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Bean Paste. Takes that vanilla ice cream to a higher level. Just delicious. « Show Less
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The three units that I purchased were clean although there could have been some ground coffee between the burr gears. But I bought mine from Chris Coffee (Albany, NY) not Amazon. BTW, I see that Chris Coffee sells at same price as Amazon with free shipping. Seems like Amazon gets a fair number of purchasers who expect coffee grinding to be a pristine process and when they find out it's not they return their machines. If I were you, I'd return the machine as used and buy one from Chris Coffee. These people know their products in and out and their customers are also knowledgeable. Good luck. The three units that I purchased were clean although there could have been some ground coffee between the burr gears. But I bought mine from Chris Coffee (Albany, NY) not Amazon. BTW, I see that Chris Coffee sells at same price as Amazon with free shipping. Seems like Amazon gets a fair number of purchasers who expect coffee grinding to be a pristine process and when they find out it's not they return their machines. If I were you, I'd return the machine as used and buy one from Chris Coffee. These people know their products in and out and their customers are also knowledgeable. Good luck.
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on mine I use different coffee/ fairly fine grind. the cord I got with the machine was the USA plug outlets. I use it in australia as well wiht different cord. I found that the same cord that is on my computer power sorce works it is the three prong one. the machine I have is 240/110 compatable. I like it but for me it does not make a big enough cup, I need to make two little pots for my cup of coffee.
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We went for the 840 Infuser, I read a lot of reviews and having a stand alone grinder of good quality is better all round than having one in the machine.I'm sorry to say I haven't found a grinder that I like, so I grind in the store with a professional grinder, I'm not prepared to pay for a professional grinder (yet).Plus the infuser is idiot proof and it makes great coffee, time after time. I do feel it needs cleaning more often than our last Breville but I'm ok with that.
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Hi, Love the machine, great quality, durable and looks good. Use it many times a day. And yes, I can make my own coffee with this machine. I had to do some research beforehand, for only certain types of fill-able kcups work. The one I ended up buying works great: "Solofill K3 GOLD CUP 24K Plated Refillable Filter Cup" (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C3828WA/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1).
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I don't know. The package doesn't look familiar, but, if I purchased it, I used it up months ago. Did I rate it? I can't remember. I'm sorry not to have more information for you. I know there are often questions about these products; one of the cacaos I am using now and liking has gotten good reviews except for one person, who tried to contact the company and ask why it tastes like Hershey's cocoa, and they didn't respond; the company, out of Arizona, also doesn't say the source. I've heard both good and bad about the "halla . . ." company-- I wish you success in finding information; with cocoa it is always bewildering-- I want raw, but some of the raw cacaos I have gotten have seemed full of chaff--
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I really don't picture it tasting "right" with chocolate... It is indeed delicious, but to me it's more of a softer taste, like a coffee-flavored tea. Well, wait a minute... Let me make some and see!! Ha... Hmmm... Gee, actually it's pretty good! I added more Dandy Blend than I normally would have to make it stronger. Better than I thought it would be!! I totally love caf mochas, so this is a decent alternative indeed. Not AS good, but yes, you could live with this!! :)
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It is a density issue with the coco powder included in the chocolate. For the same volume, chocolate weighs more than vanilla. Each tub has 20 servings, so your price per serving is exactly the same.
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Hey Kristin, you are correct. The chocolate so overpowers the bean that there is very little coffee taste at all. There is a store in MD called Black Dog Coffee that sells a perfect balance of choc and dominate bean, but the price is high (for me).
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I bought one of these machines and that was one of my concerns as well. In fact I returned the first machine becuase I thought something was wrong. The second machine seems to throw a lot of sugar on the side as well. I think it must just be a part of the design. You can break off the sugar from the side and give it out as a kind of Rock Candy. It does taste a little different then just sugar since it has been melted and reformed. Dont know that you are doing anything wrong, I just think its the machine.
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I am not sure if this will work with chocolate. And the machine gets hot if it runs for too long or is worked too hard. The tasks i use it for are done in 20 min
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I am not home now to check, but I seem to remember that 2 pieces are equal to 1 espresso coffee. I think it might say somewhere on the Ferrero web site. Whatever, it is my favorite chocolate!
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Hey. I am kind of new at this too, but, the percolator setting in the grocery store coffee bean section seems to work fine. I buy whole beans and use the machine for grinding. I think any medium fine grind will work great. I love mine! Judy
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Yes, a lot. Nope, I am kidding. Its pure cocoa, but overpriced. Try rodelle. It's a lot cheaper and similar quality.
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My pleasure to be of service ;-)BTW, since it's been 8 mos since my post, I thought I'd look at their website to see if they added the clarification that their cacao powder is not Dutch Processed, and they didn't change a thing. Oh well... I suppose they feel that their explanation of the extraction process they employ is sufficiently clear...http://www.navitasnaturals.com/products/cacao/cacao-powder.html