JavaGator Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2012 Posts: 29 Location: Orlando FL Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Tue Oct 9, 2012, 4:45am Subject: I Need Basic Grinder to Pair with Brazen
I am currently using one of those Magic Bullet grinders. It's an all purpose grinder and while it can grind the beans it creates a very uneven grind. I only use the Brazen so I don't need a commercial quality grinder for multiple grinds. What low to mid price grinder ($75 to $125) will produce the most consistent grind for the Brazen? Looking for simplicity and low maintenance. Thanks.
Posted Tue Oct 9, 2012, 8:34am Subject: Re: I Need Basic Grinder to Pair with Brazen
The Bodum Bistro is pretty much on a par with the Infinity, but costs a bit more I think. But you might consider it for other reasons, although it's getting quite close in price to the Encore.
JavaGator Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2012 Posts: 29 Location: Orlando FL Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Tue Oct 9, 2012, 9:13am Subject: Re: I Need Basic Grinder to Pair with Brazen
The encore looks good. I was looking for a grinder that I could just place the gold filter under to fill and not use a separate container. Is that practical or too messy?
Joel_B Senior Member Joined: 9 Oct 2007 Posts: 1,823 Location: Pacific NW Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Astra Mega II Grinder: Mazzer SJ, Virtuoso Vac Pot: Yama 5 cup Drip: nope, french press Roaster: Behmor, WP, BBQ drum
Posted Tue Oct 9, 2012, 9:39am Subject: Re: I Need Basic Grinder to Pair with Brazen
JavaGator Said:
The encore looks good. I was looking for a grinder that I could just place the gold filter under to fill and not use a separate container. Is that practical or too messy?
Off the top of my head I can't think of a non-commercial grinder that will do that. But FWIW, it's not really a big issue; just dump the bin into the basket. Probably be a little cleaner with the bin as well.
kschendel Senior Member Joined: 7 Nov 2008 Posts: 267 Location: Pittsburgh Expertise: I love coffee
Grinder: Maestro Roaster: Freshroast
Posted Tue Oct 9, 2012, 10:30am Subject: Re: I Need Basic Grinder to Pair with Brazen
If you aren't grinding huge amounts, you might consider a hand grinder as well. One of the Japanese grinders with ceramic burrs would probably do fine. (Kyocera, Porlex, Hario Skerton ... check out orphanespresso.com for instance.) Figure 30-60 seconds of grinding for one pot.
Posted Tue Oct 9, 2012, 12:57pm Subject: Re: I Need Basic Grinder to Pair with Brazen
kschendel Said:
If you aren't grinding huge amounts, you might consider a hand grinder as well. One of the Japanese grinders with ceramic burrs would probably do fine. (Kyocera, Porlex, Hario Skerton ... check out orphanespresso.com for instance.) Figure 30-60 seconds of grinding for one pot.
Posted Tue Oct 9, 2012, 12:59pm Subject: Re: I Need Basic Grinder to Pair with Brazen
Hi Jim,
I have a Bartza Virtuoso grinder listed in the Buy / Sell Forum for $125 plus $20 shipping… I might have the original box to go with it… I'll have to look in the attic….
I've used the grinder regularly for about 3 years and it still works fine…. I purchased an upgraded grinder when I purchased the Brazen, but I would have no problem using the Baratza with it...
Shipping probably shouldn't really cost more than $15 but I'll ship for $135 total if you're interested….
I have posted a photo of the grinder in the listing… The listing is under the ID of garyhow...
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