This "Only GRINDERS" thread is not for you if...

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

With the dollar weak I am not sure what mid-priced means anymore but Rocky (Rancilio) is probably the start of "good" espresso grinders. The comparatively flimsy Bodum Antigua and Solis Maestro are the beginning of passable and, relatively speaking, low-priced. They are both good grinders but will not have the durability or long-lived quality that comes from the Rocky and those higher up the scale.

There is a large user-review database of grinders at http://coffeegeek.com/reviews/grinders. It is helpful if you are patient.

thanks for the reply..

I do have another question my "espresso maker" is a bit quick when it comes to pulling a shot. It takes about 5 to 6 secs for the pressure to build and coffee starts to come out... and it takes about 23 secs to pull shot but I just dont get the volume of crema in my shots.. I do have to say that I dont have a grinder yet so I use, dare I say it.. store bought and store ground beans..

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by havana_lover

...my "espresso maker" is a bit quick when it comes to pulling a shot...

Same with Val Kilmer in Tombstone.



Best to ask this in the "Espresso" thread. Troubleshooting espresso gets into a lot of areas. Repost at http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1192

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Same with Val Kilmer in Tombstone.



Best to ask this in the "Espresso" thread. Troubleshooting espresso gets into a lot of areas. Repost at http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1192

thanks for pointing me in the right direction

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by havana_lover

thanks for pointing me in the right direction

I'm your huckleberry.

[Alpedhuez55]

My Gaggia MDF has worked great for me. Had it over a year with no issues whatsoever.

I got a cheap capresso burr grinder I use for drip and press, but it seems to make too much powder. I will be in the market for another one soon.

As for my braun burr grinder, I have put it to good use as well. I grind spices with it. I ground cinnamon sticks for my apple pie for thanksgiving. much better than the pre ground stuff.