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by randomroyalty , Apr 16 '09
Pros: Quiet, consistent grind, anti-static, designed and built to last. Cons: Finding optimum grind setting is time and coffee consuming. Disassembly and calibration may be required.
For most people who routinely drink automatic filter coffee or have the occassional latte or cappuccino, spending $200 on a coffee grinder must seem absurd. A few years ago, this was precisely my attitude.5 weeks working in Turin, Italy ...
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by twelfelt , Jun 03 '08
Pros: Price, Ease of Use, Ability to grind into Portafilter, Size Cons: Grind Inconsistency, Lack of usable grind range
Hi, my name is Todd.... and I am a coffee addict..... I have been drinking coffee in its various forms for 20 years now and each day I progress more and more towards a pure coffee geek. I roast my own beans. I own a higher end espresso machine. I ...
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Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder
by quincydubois ,Sep 26 '06
Pros: Looks good on the kitchen counter and is cheap! Cons: Well, it is CHEAP!
The Virtuoso is the first in a series of new grinders that boasts all-new upgraded components, higher performance and sleeker style but I am afraid that is all marketing hype.
40mm commercial-grade conical burrs DON'T yield the consistent grind that is critical for a perfect espresso or brewed coffee extraction. Burrs can be calibrated but this does not ensure an accurate grind, the grind being inconsistent and it creates lots of dust. Cast metal upper housing is not heavy enough for stability. Motor lacks power, creates static making coffee hard to remove ... it sticks! It has a 6.0 amp motor, small 8 oz. bean hopper
Dimension: W x H x D 5" x 14" x 6"
Weight: 8.5 pounds
It does have packaging using 100% recyclable materials.
Manufactured in Italy, but this is not a Ferrari!
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