Posted Sat Jan 15, 2011, 1:44pm Subject: Just about ready to order my grinder
I just returned my barista breville express I got for christmas cause I couldn't get it to work right. After discovering this place I can it apparently wasn't a very good machine. After researching this and other websites, I ordered a gaggia classic to replace it and I am thinking of going for the Rocky for the grinder. I was going to get the gaggia MDF since that would be within the 600 dollar limit that I got back for returning the breville. But I kept thinking, the rocky is only $150 more... of course, the vario is only 130 more than that... but then the mazzer mini is only... but I had to stop myself and decided I would probably get the Rocky. Getting ready to order it now from whole latte love. Does this sound like a good setup? I am also considering the Tranquillo or LeLit PL53, would those be better?
with my breville I've mostly been drinking lattes but with better machines I would be drinking more straight espresso shots. I would mostly just drink one or two double shots in the morning and another one or two after work, maybe more on the weekend. The Rocky + Gaggia Classic is pretty much the most I can afford.
JasonBrandtLewis Senior Member Joined: 9 Dec 2005 Posts: 6,099 Location: Berkeley, CA Expertise: I live coffee
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Posted Sat Jan 15, 2011, 3:13pm Subject: Re: Just about ready to order my grinder
catasyne Said:
I was going to get the gaggia MDF since that would be within the 600 dollar limit that I got back for returning the breville. But I kept thinking, the rocky is only $150 more...
Hi, I've been considering the PL 53, but understand that adjusting the grind settings is a very tedious process. How does the MiniPro III compare? Could I switch between espresso grind and moka pot grind without too much hassle? Thanks, tys
ryguy Senior Member Joined: 2 Aug 2009 Posts: 286 Location: Indiana Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Bezzera BZ02S Grinder: B Vario, Skerton Vac Pot: Bodum press Drip: Melitta pourover Roaster: Air popper
Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011, 12:22pm Subject: Re: Just about ready to order my grinder
tys Said:
Hi, I've been considering the PL 53, but understand that adjusting the grind settings is a very tedious process. How does the MiniPro III compare? Could I switch between espresso grind and moka pot grind without too much hassle? Thanks, tys
Adjusting the grind from espresso to a coarse grind like a press pot would be tedious. I'm not sure what kind of grind moka pots take. Stepless grinders are designed for espresso-only use.
tys Senior Member Joined: 12 Jan 2011 Posts: 5 Location: New Mexico Expertise: Just starting
Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011, 12:33pm Subject: Re: Just about ready to order my grinder
ryguy Said:
Adjusting the grind from espresso to a coarse grind like a press pot would be tedious. I'm not sure what kind of grind moka pots take. Stepless grinders are designed for espresso-only use.
I'm told that Moka is about halfway between espresso grind and drip grind. So far I've only used pre-ground stuff, so I have no idea how big a difference that is in grinder settings. The Vanelis site says the Mini Pro III is suitable for any grind, while 1st-line definitely recommends the PL53 for Espresso only. I wonder if the machines are different in terms of adjustability or these are just differences in what folks consider acceptable?
Probably the latter. They have the same burr set, and I assume they have the same gearing for the worm drive adjustment, although that may well be a faulty assumption.
That grinder can probably do well for moka pot, but it will be difficult to keep track of the number of turns you've used to go from one to the other, and you'll need to keep track in order not to lose your espresso setting. If you do lose it, you have to dial it in again...
Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011, 6:10pm Subject: Re: Just about ready to order my grinder
Thanks guys! I decided to go with the PL53 :) They are out of stock at 1st-line so I backordered it, should be here in a couple of weeks. My Gaggia Classic came yesterday, after only three days! Right now it's very pretty to look at but can't do anything yet without the grinder. Oh well, the wait will make the espresso taste that much sweeter :)
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