Blane Senior Member Joined: 25 Nov 2012 Posts: 2 Location: Truckee Ca Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Moka Pot
Posted Sun Nov 25, 2012, 9:42am Subject: Completely New To Homeroasting... Which grinder would be adequate?
Hi everyone, As stated above I'm completely new to home roasting, in the equipment buying phase. I'm obssessed with coffee, I began with drip, progressed to French press attempting all the beans of a nearby Peets, and have been in love with my Moka Pot for a couple years now. I just purchased a Behmor 1600 and am dying in wait. I now need a new grinder and am curious how much is necessary and how much is overkill? I'd imagine that I will eventually buy an espresso machine, but for the time being can a lesser grinder still create a good flavor in my Moka Pot? Can I get away with a Zassenhaus Knee Mill for the time being (I make 3 3-Shots a day)? Is it a waste to buy a Refurbished Mazzer Mini for a French Press and Moka Pot? Any book recommendations? Thank you, any help is greatly appreciated as I don't make alot of money and hope to not regret this financial setback :).
Posted Sun Nov 25, 2012, 12:55pm Subject: Re: Completely New To Homeroasting... Which grinder would be adequate?
The Zass will work but can be a workout and you may eventually tire from using it. A refurb Mazzer Mini will last a long time and if the price is right it is a good deal. I have a Mazzer Kony at home, so asking me if a Mini is overkill is pointless. ;-)
Posted Mon Dec 3, 2012, 5:28am Subject: Re: Completely New To Homeroasting... Which grinder would be adequate?
Depends on your budget.
For manual mills, you won't go wrong with the OrphanEspresso Pharos or Lido. Mazzer is a decent choice. Used Bunn LPG or Ditting/Mahlkonig should also be under consideration if you're already in the market for that level of expenditure.
If you're budget constrained, I've had really good luck with the Bodum Bistro burr grinder, which you USED to be able to get for about $70, but now is around $120.
Manual full range grind budget conscious mill consideration would be the OrphanEspresso Lower Bearing Kit Modified Hario Skerton/Kyocera CM-50. (~$55?)
Couple options for you.
DO NOT CONSIDER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES -Cusinart Burr Grinder - they have no clue about what grinding coffee is about. Fine setting = static propelled powder. Coarse setting = boulders >2mm + static propelled powder.
Unless you love to tinker, I'd shy away from the Hario Mini Mill Slim, except as a travel grinder. Info here: "Hario Mini Mill Slim"
Moderators: You might want to think about moving this thread to the "Machines and Brewing Methods" section.
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Dooglas Senior Member Joined: 12 Mar 2005 Posts: 686 Location: Portland, OR Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Expobar HX, La Pavoni lever Grinder: Ascaso, Baratza Drip: Bonavita, Bodum press Roaster: GeneCafe, Behmor
Posted Wed Dec 5, 2012, 10:21am Subject: Re: Completely New To Homeroasting... Which grinder would be adequate?
Baratza makes an excellent line of grinders. The Virtuoso would be completely adequate for all your present uses. If you are contemplating some experiments with espresso in the future, consider the Preciso. (Baratza sells refurbished units on their website, which are a great bargain)
Blane Senior Member Joined: 25 Nov 2012 Posts: 2 Location: Truckee Ca Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Moka Pot
Posted Mon Dec 10, 2012, 7:01pm Subject: Re: Completely New To Homeroasting... Which grinder would be adequate?
Thanks guys after much research and the opinions given here, I pulled the trigger on a Preciso grinder. I am now roasting on my Behmor 1600, my first batch of Costa Rican beans came out awful, but I've never enjoyed Costa Rican beans so I figured they'd be a good bean to sacrifice. Thanks again.
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