PavoniPony Senior Member Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 27 Location: Sydney Expertise: Pro Barista
Espresso: San Marco 85.16.M practical,... Grinder: Mazzer SJ Drip: - Roaster: Popper
Posted Sat Jan 22, 2005, 4:34pm Subject: Grinder for La Pavoni Europiccola?
Hi all, I have just bought a La Pavoni Europiccola Lusso on ebay. I don't have a grinder yet and was wondering if anyone could suggest a machine that would work well with this machine.
Something that could handle ristretto size grind would be good.
lorenzo Senior Member Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 4 Location: Milano (Italy) Expertise: Professional
Espresso: Europiccola Brass/Copper Grinder: La Pavoni Jolly Dosato
Posted Sat Jan 22, 2005, 5:01pm Subject: Re: Grinder for La Pavoni Europiccola?
Hi,
Of couse, I suggest a La Pavoni Jolly dosato domestic coffee grinder, I suggest this one, not only because it's made by La Pavoni, but because we test that grinder with Europiccola and Professional Lever machine and... I think it's the best for this type of machine.
Posted Sat Jan 22, 2005, 5:51pm Subject: Re: Grinder for La Pavoni Europiccola?
lorenzo Said:
Of couse, I suggest a La Pavoni Jolly dosato domestic coffee grinder, I suggest this one, not only because it's made by La Pavoni, but because we test that grinder with Europiccola and Professional Lever machine and...
Lorenzo's post seems almost commercial in nature...
As for the original question, the answer has to be the VERY BEST GRINDER YOU CAN AFFORD. I would use my Mazzer grinder with the LaPavoni. You surely need a grinder that is capable of very fine and very even grind, especially if you want to make ristretto. The grinder Lorenzo suggests will do the job, but for the same $300 there are other options for grinders out there. The Mazzer Mini (for an extra ~$100), Nuova-Simonelli MCI from Chris'Coffee ($50 less), Rancilio Rocky doserless (le$$ if you ask for the "best" price).
The lowest-cost alternatives are the nemox LUX, Innova i2, and LaPavoni PGC
Lorenzo's profile lists his profession as "La Pavoni Customer care manager," so he's likely well versed on his employer's products. Like any other member, he's welcome to offer his opinion, and I personally appreciate those 'in the business' who do so -- as long as their motivation remains informing those who have posed questions and eschews soliciting for business or disparaging competitors.
AZbrewer Senior Member Joined: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 76 Location: Ft. Collins, CO Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Rancilio Silvia Grinder: Rancilio Rocky
Posted Sat Jan 22, 2005, 7:56pm Subject: Re: Grinder for La Pavoni Europiccola?
I think the Rancilio Rocky is a great grinder for the buck, But as others have stated the best you can afford is the way to go. I have a Pavoni myself and know how picky she can be about the grind so choose wisely...
Posted Sun Jan 23, 2005, 9:07am Subject: Re: Grinder for La Pavoni Europiccola?
Jon hit it right on the head. Get the very best grinder you can afford. For my money, that's the Mazzer Mini. I got mine with a coupon from WLL and ended up paying about $36.00 more than I would have paid for a Rocky (without coupon). I appreciate the fact that $400.00 is a lot to spend on a grinder, but, without a good grinder your Europiccola is nothing more than an expensive paper weight. Do yourself a favor and get the best grinder you can.
Redwine Senior Member Joined: 4 May 2004 Posts: 186 Location: Manchester Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Spazio 2-Group & Pavoni Pro Grinder: Mini Mazzer E & Pavoni JD Vac Pot: Cona D & Bodum Santos E Drip: Sacrilege!! Roaster: Hottop Roaster
Posted Sun Jan 23, 2005, 9:54am Subject: Re: Grinder for La Pavoni Europiccola?
Fred1 Said:
Jon hit it right on the head. Get the very best grinder you can afford. For my money, that's the Mazzer Mini. I got mine with a coupon from WLL and ended up paying about $36.00 more than I would have paid for a Rocky (without coupon). I appreciate the fact that $400.00 is a lot to spend on a grinder, but, without a good grinder your Europiccola is nothing more than an expensive paper weight. Do yourself a favor and get the best grinder you can.
Would just reiterate the above comments and add that I've got a Pavoni JD grinder that I was using for Vacpot grinding - until recently when its burrs jammed
I don't like the machine, it's design, its performance etc. - and in value for money terms the Mazzer or the next best you can afford would in my personal opinion be a much better buy ...
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