I like the Baratza grinders because they are geared down to run at a powerful, but slower RPM; no scorching beans. Is this grinder geared down?
1100094
Yes it is. I really like this grinder. It's been grinding fresh coffee for us for about a year now and still running great.
1100095
I think the speed of the Capresso grinder is at least partly a product of providing enough strength to handle a large number of beans. That usually comes from gearing down the grinder. I've never had any burned beans or smelled any while grinding with the Capresso. I've had it close to a year and grind my coffee regularly.
1100096
I don't know if geared down but I have been using this grinder for a couple of months with no scorching or bean heating at all. easy to clean and operate. i have no way to compare with the brand you mention
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.
1983678
Yes. More so than any other grinder I've used in the past. The grinder performs well and this is not a big issue but you will most likely be cleaning up grinds that cling to the unit after you use it.
1006487
i see no real differance but beware that they are not the power they claim. but if your just doing small batches it is ok for a entry level sausage maker. but if you make 20 to 50 pounds at a time like we do then you really want to step it up to a more heavy duty grinder. our cabellas 1 hp grinder will do 600 lbs a hour and not slow down. hope this helps paul
1145483
I've only used a few settings in the medium to coarse range and they've been fairly consistent. It does grind a little finer than my old Cuisinart when used on comparable settings.
880331
Yes, in fact most of the settings produce a rather finer-than-usual grind. I have never used the finest setting since I don't make espresso. However, the medium grind produces a powder that was as fine as the espresso setting on my previous grinder. Be aware that this grinder requires constant cleaning and the mechanism has gone out of alignment on me twice. It is terrible to fix it since you must dismantled the whole upper assembly using a special screwdriver that most people don't likely have.
1561792
I'm sorry...I have not motorized my grinder, yet. It takes about 3 minutes to grind a cup by hand(going steady and fast) so I would have to believe it would be faster with the drill attachment. It really is a quality grinder and I love mine...good luck!
329501
I use this grinder for espresso drinks and have never tried grinding much more coarsely. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer. They have great customer service and can advise you fairly quickly after sending them a message.
658635
That the beans are not uniform is the only downside. Plus, you have to carefully time the process to not get it too fine. If you do French Press a lot, a burr grinder might be better. I used to have one, but I don't find the higher price fully justified replacing it once it broke. It might if I regularly did a lot of different coffee grinds.Otherwise I find with just a little experimentation I can find the sweet spot for most coffee using the blade grinder. To me the results are not that different than some might have us believe.
2063649
I have noted the grind settings are not perfect. I keep a small bowl to catch the extra grinds. I also set mine to give me slightly less than I need, then I manually top it off.
623733
Yes, especially if you use a cheaper blade type grinder, if you grind your own beans. To minimize particulates in the bottom you really need to use a coarse grind coffee.
89361
I've got mine set on one and it gives a powdery finish to the grounds that can't be beat for a smooth, flavorful coffee. So much so that we hardly ever use the espresso machine unless we are making a base for ice cream or something that requires tons of coffee flavor with little liquid. This is a really great grinder!
537530
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.
215826
No, but my experience was that this grinder doesn't grind consistently anyway and sent it back. To the best of my knowledge there is a hamilton beach grinder that does that.
1475505
No built in grinder. But unlike another response, I have enjoyed this machine immensely. I'm not a daily user but it's definitely hot and the espresso quality depends a lot on your bean choice.
1304484
No this is not a grind and brew machine. When you get up in the "higher" range of coffee makers you rarely will find such a thing. More commonly you need to buy separate appliances to obtain the quality you are seeking when spending this kind of money. I bought the Breville Smart Grinder to go with my Moccamaster. It too was pretty pricey but is vastly superior (in many ways) to most grinders. It compliments the Moccamaster perfectly.I have read that if you are going to scrimp, it should be on the brewer not the grinder. I am not sure whether I agree with this or not...I am just glad I bit the bullet and went first class on both.PS...you WILL NOT be sorry with either. No this is not a grind and brew machine. When you get up in the "higher" range of coffee makers you rarely will find such a thing. More commonly you need to buy separate appliances to obtain the quality you are seeking when spending this kind of money. I bought the Breville Smart Grinder to go with my Moccamaster. It too was pretty pricey but is vastly superior (in many ways) to most grinders. It compliments the Moccamaster perfectly.I have read that if you are going to scrimp, it should be on the brewer not the grinder. I am not sure whether I agree with this or... » Read More No this is not a grind and brew machine. When you get up in the "higher" range of coffee makers you rarely will find such a thing. More commonly you need to buy separate appliances to obtain the quality you are seeking when spending this kind of money. I bought the Breville Smart Grinder to go with my Moccamaster. It too was pretty pricey but is vastly superior (in many ways) to most grinders. It compliments the Moccamaster perfectly.I have read that if you are going to scrimp, it should be on the brewer not the grinder. I am not sure whether I agree with this or not...I am just glad I bit the bullet and went first class on both.PS...you WILL NOT be sorry with either. « Show Less
1596645
Not really; the trigger does vary the speed some but is not controllable. Great little grinder though.