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Grinder

  • 14-08-2011 10:50am
    #1
    raytaxi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 471 ✭✭


    Looking to get a grinder for expresso mainly, thinking of either gaggia mdf or Ascaso i-Mini , Baratza virtuoso (think its this one coffeeangel down) any thoughts please or other suggestions.
    Thanks Raymond


Comments

  • #2
    Dahtac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭Dahtac


    If you're going as far as the Maestro Virtuoso, I would suggest popping the extra 50 or so and stepping up to the Baratza Virtuoso Preciso instead. Much more suitable for espresso, the microprofiling really helps nailing down your grind


  • #3
    raytaxi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 471 ✭✭raytaxi


    Might have the wrong one mentioned price difference was around 129 for the preciso I was looking to spend max 200
    Dahtac wrote: »
    If you're going as far as the Maestro Virtuoso, I would suggest popping the extra 50 or so and stepping up to the Baratza Virtuoso Preciso instead. Much more suitable for espresso, the microprofiling really helps nailing down your grind


  • #4
    arabica69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭arabica69


    My opinion is somewhat compromised, but I do think - as well as the vast majority in the professional coffee industry - that the Baratza grinders really are the way to go for home use.

    Some unbiased & very enlightening (albeit technical) grinder info can be found here - courtesy of REACTOR.

    Unfortunately our website currently down (as we are just about to go live with a spankin' new one). If you are looking for prices, please feel free to PM me.

    That said, the Maestro Plus is not suitable if your primary use is espresso. But the Virtuoso or Preciso should be up to the job. It really is up to you whether you feel you can justify the extra €150 for the Preciso. PM me if you need any further help or info...


  • #5
    mandarin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭mandarin


    Mark Prince (Coffeegeek) gives the Preciso an incredibly good review, see http://coffeegeek.com/proreviews/quickshot/baratzavirtuosopreciso/details


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