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05-22-2012, 09:52 AM | #1 |
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Quick Burr grinder question
This unit is on sale today at Woot:
Capresso 580.01 Burr Grinder http://home.woot.com/?utm_source=Dai...=email#tracked I see it's not a conical burr grinder. But as of right now, I have NO grinder. When I buy coffee, I have to buy it pre-ground. Think this is even worth purchasing? Or just keep on with buying preground stuff until I can buy a good conical burr grinder? Thanks in advance.
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05-22-2012, 10:55 AM | #2 |
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Re: Quick Burr grinder question
I have no experience with grinders. I too would like to get one someday but can't afford the high-end prices.
Here's that model on Amazon, with quite a few reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-580-0...7702055&sr=8-1 Of 46 reviews, 11 are 2 star, 18 are 1 star, 5 star being best.
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05-22-2012, 11:18 AM | #3 |
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Re: Quick Burr grinder question
Guess that answers my question lol. Normally I check the interwebz before posting a question. Forgive me, I hadn't yet had any caffeine when posting the thread.
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05-22-2012, 11:29 AM | #4 |
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Re: Quick Burr grinder question
I wouldn't call Amazon reviews gospel. Some more educated folks around here might have a more valuable opinion. Still, all must be considered.
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05-22-2012, 12:10 PM | #5 |
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Re: Quick Burr grinder question
Put it this way; if you go through a pound a week of coffee and this grinder lasts just one year, you've only added a $1 a pound to your coffee expense.
Capresso is a decent brand, nothing high end and I would not expect a lifetime of service from this grinder. Cheaper grinders are hard to take apart and motor may not have muscle for the long haul, but it's an improvement over your current method. This is a good baby step until you are ready for the Mazzer or Rocky.
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05-22-2012, 07:00 PM | #6 |
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Re: Quick Burr grinder question
I don't grind coffee every day, more like once a week. But sometimes three or more times a week. I have a Capresso brand conical burr grinder that is probably medium grade at best, but does an excellent job, every single time. And I've had it for over 6 years, and it's still working as well as it worked new. It was a Christmas gift from my mother, so I don't know the cost, but it looks similar to one's that they now sell for around $70-$80.
I guess it just depends on the luck of the draw. My luck with the brand has been all good.
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The newer units may not be built as well - I havent looked in some time.
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05-23-2012, 04:06 PM | #9 |
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More even & predictable grind.
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05-23-2012, 04:11 PM | #10 |
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What Moses said, but I'll add that it will affect the flavor if you use a blade grinder. If I drink coffee that was ground with a blade, I almost always get a weird burnt taste (even with great beans), as well as thinner body and overall flavor profile.
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05-23-2012, 04:33 PM | #11 |
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Re: Quick Burr grinder question
I heard it does raise the temperature of the beans more by using a blade grinder, but have never tried burr and blade side by side. I use my blade grinder strictly for herbs and spices.
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05-23-2012, 04:43 PM | #12 |
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I used a blade years ago, friends and family still use blade, and I can tell a pretty big difference. I spent around $150 on my burr and if you keep them clean, they'll last. I should have bought a Rocky back when I starting get big into coffee, but live and learn I guess. I'll get one soon.
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05-23-2012, 04:56 PM | #13 | |
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I go through about a pound of coffee a week.
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08-09-2012, 01:43 PM | #14 |
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12-05-2012, 01:04 PM | #16 |
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Re: Quick Burr grinder question
I have a Capresso brand conical burr grinder bought from Costco several years ago. It's loud and makes a staticy, dusty, friggin' mess every morning. My wife is about ready to chuck it. I'm thinking more on the lines of an economical manual conical grinder like the Kyocera CM-50 or the Hario Coffee Hand Grinder Skerton (really both the same thing). It's compact for traveling, too. I've read the many reviews and watched the videos. Anyone else have one to critique?
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12-05-2012, 01:42 PM | #17 |
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Re: Quick Burr grinder question
Take a look at the Cuisanart Burr Grinder, Jamie. I have one and it works great. Mind ya, I use it sparingly, but it grinds nice and doesn't make a great big mess. (It spews all the ground coffee into a box with a spout on it.)
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12-05-2012, 02:15 PM | #18 |
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The Capresso and does the same thing as yours, Scott. However, the ground in inconsistent and the finely ground dust is extremely staticy (sp) and falls all over the counter and in the sink no matter how careful you are. It's just a messy bastig! Plus, there is that dust in the grind that makes a fine slug in the pot (which my wife hates). I was thinking maybe the manual grind would be more consistent and since it wasn't at such a high speed, the static wouldn't be generated. Here's a look at my current grinder.
The pretty picture with the non-static coffee is total BS, too. With that much grinding, there would be a clouded mess in the catch container.
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12-05-2012, 06:39 PM | #19 |
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Re: Quick Burr grinder question
I had this exact same grinder and it sucked. Coffee dust/grounds everywhere and inconsistent grind.
Here is what I just received today to use instead. I roast my own beans and use cold brew about 65% of the time, french press 34% of the time, and will probably make some in the Keurig for the remaining 1%. I used the coarsest setting on there and I'm a little anxious to see how well it filters in the cold brew in the morning as even the coarsest grind is perhaps a little smaller than I hoped for. |
12-06-2012, 09:03 AM | #20 |
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Re: Quick Burr grinder question
I went ahead and jumped on it. I got the Hario Skerton. I'll use it for a few weeks and let everyone know how it goes. Seems to be a solid instrument that's good at doing what it was designed for. It's mainly my wife and myself having morning or weekend brew, so a small, consistent unit is exactly what we're looking for.
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