Is the "Fine" setting on this grinder correct for good espresso?
2092914
No, not unless you want bad espresso. This is a blade grinder, and will never be able to achieve the consistency required for good espresso. It may be able to make a powder out of some of the particles, but unless the particle size is consistent, the extraction will not be consistent. You need a burr grinder to get more consistent grounds.
2092915
I would recommend the medium fine for espresso. The fine will turn it to powder. Also works great for herbs.
2092916
I have been using this grinder for several months - I will grind as finely as you wish. It runs and has an automatic "off". If you want it more fine - run it longer. Whether the fine setting is correct or not is a matter of preference. It will grind very fine. I hope this helps.
122673
No, the settings run from Extra Fine to Fine to Medium to Coarse, with four levels of each. For espresso, I set at the lowest level of Fine and French press at the lowest level of Coarse. I've done percolated coffee only a few times, but I ground the beans at the middle setting of Fine and everyone raved about the coffee. So, hopefully that will work for you... trial and error always works as well...good luck
1048235
I believe your grind is not fine enough. I use the grinder in the grocery store and put the setting on espresso or Turkish (the finest).
846609
Just barely. I bought it for FP, because I have a dedicated commercial espresso grinder. However, you have to tinker around with the number of cups setting and coarseness setting (fewest number of cups/most coarse) to get something just into the FP range of grind. But I'm fine with that as it does produce decent FP in 3-5 min and the quality of this grinder seems pretty decent for the $.
1983680
I wouldn't say it's a "problem" but some of the grounds cling up the side of the chamber due to static electricity, for sure. It just makes it look like it's full of grounds all the time, but doesn't seem to cause any actual problem after 6 ish months of daily use. The problem with this grinder is that the "extra fine" setting doesn't (and never did) work at all. However, the "fine" setting is good enough for us- it grinds it close to espresso - level fine ground.
545939
Very much so . Still , I have found it difficult to adjust precisely the setting in the finer grinds
1930973
Not sure. Others have complained about grind consistency. I grind fine but for a drip machine, and if have had no problems overall, I love it. But sorry, not sure whether it is consistent enough for an espresso machine
1553359
The container for the beans indicates a range of grinds: coarse, medium, fine and extra fine. Beneath the grind is an indicator of the process appropriate for each grind: french press, filter, or espresso. Espresso falls between fine and extra fine, thus providing a range. While I've never used the limit for the extra fine setting, it may produce the grind you need. I am very pleased with this product. I am the only coffee drinker at home and I usually grind enough beans for use weekly. I've had the grinder for over a year and have not had any problems with it.
537532
I don't use French press, so can't speak to whether or not coarse grind works best. From what I've read and seen, that is the proper grind. However, if you're not happy with your results, you'll definitely be happy with the Baratza Preciso. I got mine a year ago, and have never been sorry. For me (I use several different fine grinds for lever press espresso), it is simply the best and only grinder to have. Be sure you get the Preciso. It has the most options for grinds, other than the Vario, which is way too expensive.
485843
the finest settings are still extremely coarse, no where near espresso powder. and the grounds are extremely inconsistent, fine powder (created accidentally, and stuck via static electricity to the top of the receptacle where they first enter it), mixed with the very coarse actual grounds (even at finest setting).
1001222
It works fine for French Press. I don't brew espresso, but the finest grind seems fairly powdery.
1097996
To answer your question, I tried the "coarse" setting (since I never use it). Most of the pieces were coarse but some were more like "medium." Looks like the grind is not even on the "coarse" setting.
124572
I only use mine for French press grinding ( big chunks) but the grinder is easily adjustable by using the nut/screw underneath the handle. Mine grinds very consistently; I don't see why it wouldn't do a fine grind.
880334
I have not used it for Expresso Grind, however, there is a setting. I would also say that for a drip coffee maker, it is almost set at the maximum (largest grind). This would indicate to me that the finer grinds are all that ... fine grinds.
218673
My grinder has settings 0-40. Mine is set on 18. So basically a medium setting.
1972009
I can't say. I use it for espresso. So I use a very fine grind. You can adjust it for any grind size. It takes about 5 minutes or so to grind enough for espresso. But that's a really fine grind but also a small amount. It would be considerably faster on a larger grind.
318367
Olga: This unit did not hold up to my grinding needs. I use a fine setting with dark, oily beans, and this grinder could not handle it. The company even admitted that it wouldn't, yet refused me a refund. If you use a lighter bean, it will probably work for you. I'm unfamiliar with Turkish style coffee, and I can't tell just how fine this grinder goes, but its range seemed to be quite adequate, (assuming darker beans aren't used.)I've been using the Baratza Encore for many months. It does not buckle under when I use a fine grind with dark beans; I recommend it, and it sells for a few dollars less than the Capresso. My review of the Capresso, "Do you like a dark roast and fine grind? Beware!" may be helpful. Olga: This unit did not hold up to my grinding needs. I use a fine setting with dark, oily beans, and this grinder could not handle it. The company even admitted that it wouldn't, yet refused me a refund. If you use a lighter bean, it will probably work for you. I'm unfamiliar with Turkish style coffee, and I can't tell just how fine this grinder goes, but its range seemed to be quite adequate, (assuming darker beans aren't used.)I've been using the Baratza Encore for many months. It does not buckle under when I use a fine grind with dark beans; I recommend it, and it sells for... » Read More Olga: This unit did not hold up to my grinding needs. I use a fine setting with dark, oily beans, and this grinder could not handle it. The company even admitted that it wouldn't, yet refused me a refund. If you use a lighter bean, it will probably work for you. I'm unfamiliar with Turkish style coffee, and I can't tell just how fine this grinder goes, but its range seemed to be quite adequate, (assuming darker beans aren't used.)I've been using the Baratza Encore for many months. It does not buckle under when I use a fine grind with dark beans; I recommend it, and it sells for a few dollars less than the Capresso. My review of the Capresso, "Do you like a dark roast and fine grind? Beware!" may be helpful. « Show Less