Does this grind fine enough for a Rancilio Silvia espresso machine? I had a $300 grinder that didn't.
1307605
I've never tried it for espresso, we use it strictly for Arabic(Turkish) coffee of which it grinds a beautifully consistent talcum powder consistency. Arabic (Turkish) coffee is the finest grind of coffee you can get, 100 microns or smaller, compared to normal espresso which is about 300 microns, so I believe this machine can easily grind a very good espresso as it is able to go 3 times finer if need be. We also thought we were going to have spend hundreds of dollars to get a fine enough grind for Arabic coffee and even then some of the $300 - $400 ones had complaints about not being small or consistent enough, but we are very happy with the fineness and consistency of this one. I hope this helps you decide.
1500793
Yes your on the right track, I think espresso is a little to fine and the coffee comes out bitter, I have my coffee ground at a coffee shop and they grind it a notch above espresso ground, this Hario Drip makes a great cup of coffee if you have the time and patience to go thru the procedure to do it. Hope this helps.
537528
Absolutely. That's why I bought the Preciso. So I could go from Espresso to press on the same unit.I now own a Baratza Vario. It has a different burr setup and it's not as good for course grind, but most people wouldn't notice the difference.
2219293
The grind in the LavAzza espresso ground coffee seems to be fairly universal. I use it in an Expresso machine as well as the stove top Bialetti four cup maker and the grind makes good coffee.
2264959
fine to coarse, mine stopped working after a month, could not return, no repair center, after I bought the Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill, still works great after 6 months, spend the extra money and save your self from this grinder, its a dud...happy fathers day
1365500
NOTHING wrong with this grinder -- It is FOR espresso and everything else. the numbers mean nothing. open it up enough to admit beans, and tune for proper espresso. Any one who says this grinder is not great for espresso is greatly MIS-informed! But, this is the internet where everyone can say whatever. We have dozens of happy owners. Dave at Hitechespresso.com 877 286 2833
1013363
If I am to assume that the 870 self contained is without the grinder I would go with that one. I asked at a store that sold the Breville with the grinder if the grinder or the espresso machine itself broke that the folks at Breville would replace the entire machine. Since I purchased one without the grinder and did not explore the statement made by the sales person I would suggest that you call Breville customer service and make sure that statement is true. I like my Breville, by the way.
564564
I just bought one of these, and the grind is suitably coarse at its coarsest setting. I also use a French press, but I use a fine grind. On a scale of 1 to 8 (coarse to fine), I use no. 7. If I made espresso, I should like it a little finer. I use the grinder with the factory settings, but you can adjust it (recalibrate it) to grind either finer or coarser than normal. Full instructions are in the excellent manual. You should be able to get a grind you like with this model.
1535214
As long as the threaded shaft is the same I would think that this pad will work on your grinder. You should also check the rpm's of your grinder. This pad works best at a no load of 10,000 rpm's. Hope this helps.
174466
I used a hand grinder for many years because the 'reference' grinders, like the Rancilio, were out of my price range. After reading several positive reviews, and seeing a couple of youtube demonstrations, I just purchased the Baratza Encore. It costs less than half what a Rancilio can cost. I am very finicky about coffee, but I can recommend it without reservation. It is a superb grinder, and I'm happy I didn't spend a penny more.
764586
I'm not familiar with that model espresso machine? I'd recommend buying a 58mm locally to see if it works. If it does, take it back and get the rattleware on amazon.
150107
Yes. I have been using it with a Saeco poemia espresso machine for about a week. It is working fine so far.
593166
I like my coffee really strong so I use espresso (fine) grind. I've noticed regular grind makes for a little weaker coffee.
269703
It depends on how finely you grind your beans and how tightly you pack it. My wife makes her espresso just fine, so I'm sure yours will too.
880632
I am no help here. I have only used it for coffee. IT seems like it would work fine, but that is only a guess on my part. I would say it is one of the best grinders for coffee that I have owned.
411376
Yes, this will grind coffee into a fine powder. it is a great grinder that can adjust from fine to coarse.
41236
Do not tamp it down too hard and as long as your hear a 'chugging' noise, it is working. Check your grind, too. It may be too fine. Espresso grind is too fine, use a slightly coarser grind. Also, get a burr grinder. Blade grinders make too much fine powder and will clog the filter. Cool?