Best grinder for retail beans? - Barista Exchange2024-03-28T13:38:31Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/best-grinder-for-retail-beans?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A1544378&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAs 4 me, I use DIP Shop Grind…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2014-12-17:1688216:Comment:15443782014-12-17T22:28:48.555ZJackie Smithhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JackieSmith
<p>As 4 me, I use <a href="http://coffeehit.co.uk/coffee-brewing/coffee-grinders/dip-shop-grinder-dk-30" target="_blank">DIP Shop Grinder DK-30</a> </p>
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<p>As 4 me, I use <a href="http://coffeehit.co.uk/coffee-brewing/coffee-grinders/dip-shop-grinder-dk-30" target="_blank">DIP Shop Grinder DK-30</a> </p>
<p>like it</p> You're right, BUNN does say a…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-10-08:1688216:Comment:6499272009-10-08T23:51:57.709ZJasonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Jason21
You're right, BUNN does say a pound in 30 seconds. They must definitely mean really dry stale beans and on coarse because there's no way that happens in real life. The G3 is a great grinder for sure. We are an authorized BUNN re-seller and we sell them to all our wholesale customers and we use them in all our locations ourselves. We still have a few that are 14 years old and still ticking. But I could be grinding a customer's coffee literally forever with the G3 and luckly we are busy enough…
You're right, BUNN does say a pound in 30 seconds. They must definitely mean really dry stale beans and on coarse because there's no way that happens in real life. The G3 is a great grinder for sure. We are an authorized BUNN re-seller and we sell them to all our wholesale customers and we use them in all our locations ourselves. We still have a few that are 14 years old and still ticking. But I could be grinding a customer's coffee literally forever with the G3 and luckly we are busy enough that I have people waiting to have their coffee ground as well and the whole line is held up. Thanks again everyone for their advice.<br />
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<cite>Bryan Wray said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/best-grinder-for-retail-beans#1688216Comment639078"><div><cite>Andrew Cash said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/best-grinder-for-retail-beans?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A639036&x=1#1688216Comment639036"><div>good rant bry<br/> so a Bunn G3 will take 2 minutes to grind a lb of coffee and a mahlkonig VTA6S takes 10 sec. ?</div>
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Nope, just throwing random numbers out there. I'm not at the shop and don't feel like wasting a pound of coffee, but I would estimate the G3 being about 4X slower or so. No numbers right now, although someone may be able to throw those out there.<br/>
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Bunn's site claims a pound goes through in under 30 seconds, but no reference to how coarse/fine that grind is, and I'm willing to bet that's a pretty coarse grind.<br/>
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</blockquote> yeah so I just don't see the…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-10-02:1688216:Comment:6425292009-10-02T17:31:53.248ZAndrew Cashhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AndrewCash
yeah so I just don't see the value add there when it comes to speed (45 sec. vs. 10 sec.). I can see the argument for aesthetics though.
yeah so I just don't see the value add there when it comes to speed (45 sec. vs. 10 sec.). I can see the argument for aesthetics though. Andrew Cash said:good rant br…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-09-30:1688216:Comment:6390782009-09-30T16:43:15.169ZBryan Wrayhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BryanWray
<cite>Andrew Cash said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/best-grinder-for-retail-beans?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A639036&x=1#1688216Comment639036"><div>good rant bry<br></br> so a Bunn G3 will take 2 minutes to grind a lb of coffee and a mahlkonig VTA6S takes 10 sec. ?</div>
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Nope, just throwing random numbers out there. I'm not at the shop and don't feel like wasting a pound of coffee, but I would estimate the G3 being about 4X…
<cite>Andrew Cash said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/best-grinder-for-retail-beans?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A639036&x=1#1688216Comment639036"><div>good rant bry<br/> so a Bunn G3 will take 2 minutes to grind a lb of coffee and a mahlkonig VTA6S takes 10 sec. ?</div>
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Nope, just throwing random numbers out there. I'm not at the shop and don't feel like wasting a pound of coffee, but I would estimate the G3 being about 4X slower or so. No numbers right now, although someone may be able to throw those out there.<br />
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Bunn's site claims a pound goes through in under 30 seconds, but no reference to how coarse/fine that grind is, and I'm willing to bet that's a pretty coarse grind.<br />
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-bry good rant bry
so a Bunn G3 wi…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-09-30:1688216:Comment:6390362009-09-30T16:17:37.561ZAndrew Cashhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AndrewCash
good rant bry<br />
so a Bunn G3 will take 2 minutes to grind a lb of coffee and a mahlkonig VTA6S takes 10 sec. ?
good rant bry<br />
so a Bunn G3 will take 2 minutes to grind a lb of coffee and a mahlkonig VTA6S takes 10 sec. ? Andrew Cash said:read it mike…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-09-30:1688216:Comment:6390152009-09-30T16:02:18.084ZBryan Wrayhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BryanWray
<cite>Andrew Cash said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/best-grinder-for-retail-beans#1688216Comment638997"><div>read it mike...I need a faster car but it doesn't mean there is something wrong with the one I have. rant away</div>
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Alrighty then, rant on:<br />
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No... you don't need a faster car because people aren't depending on you having a faster car. Having a faster car doesn't make you have a better cafe with shorter lines and more satisfied…
<cite>Andrew Cash said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/best-grinder-for-retail-beans#1688216Comment638997"><div>read it mike...I need a faster car but it doesn't mean there is something wrong with the one I have. rant away</div>
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Alrighty then, rant on:<br />
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No... you don't need a faster car because people aren't depending on you having a faster car. Having a faster car doesn't make you have a better cafe with shorter lines and more satisfied customers. If people are getting frustrated at how long it takes to grind through a pound of coffee (and on finer settings on a G3 it can be a little annoying if you are grinding up a bunch of coffee for a couple customers and have only one bulk grinder) then it <b><i>is</i></b> a problem and truly is a need. If you are losing customers to wait times and you have the money to upgrade, then why wouldn't you? There is also the scenario where you have a bulk grinder being used for typical drip brewing and for grinding take home beans for customers. If someone has to wait 2 minutes for a bunch of coffee to be ground for a customer <b>and then</b> wait another 3-4 minutes for their coffee to brew, you are probably going to be getting some pretty unhappy customers, especially if it was one of their first trips into your store.<br />
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I can understand the complaint about the grind time on a G3.<br />
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I need a faster car too, and a more fuel efficient one, but that doesn't mean that my customers at my cafe will be happier. There is nothing wrong with my own two legs, but that doesn't mean that being able to drive to work is an unnecessary extravagance.<br />
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-bry read it mike...I need a faste…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-09-30:1688216:Comment:6389972009-09-30T15:52:51.806ZAndrew Cashhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AndrewCash
read it mike...I need a faster car but it doesn't mean there is something wrong with the one I have. rant away
read it mike...I need a faster car but it doesn't mean there is something wrong with the one I have. rant away Pet peeve rant:
Andrew Cash…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-09-30:1688216:Comment:6388052009-09-30T13:56:28.477ZMike McGinnesshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/miKemcKoffeeakaMikeMcGinness
Pet peeve rant:<br />
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<cite>Andrew Cash said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/best-grinder-for-retail-beans?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A638739&x=1#1688216Comment638376"><div>what is wrong with the G3?</div>
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While I usually say there are no stupid questions, somethimes there are. READ the post! OP stated:<br />
<blockquote>We are using BUNN G3 and need a faster upgrade.</blockquote>
Pet peeve rant:<br />
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<cite>Andrew Cash said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/best-grinder-for-retail-beans?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A638739&x=1#1688216Comment638376"><div>what is wrong with the G3?</div>
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While I usually say there are no stupid questions, somethimes there are. READ the post! OP stated:<br />
<blockquote>We are using BUNN G3 and need a faster upgrade.</blockquote> The VTA6S is a fantastic grin…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-09-30:1688216:Comment:6387392009-09-30T12:27:53.156ZJay Caragayhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JayCaragay
The VTA6S is a fantastic grinder. Unfortunately, it also comes at a fantastic price - plus the size of the thing is a consideration. I have one and it's a monster (both in size and in terms of grinding).<br />
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For something a little more budget conscious (and space conscious), I suggest looking into the Compak R140. Large burrs, fast grind times, no static and handsome design.
The VTA6S is a fantastic grinder. Unfortunately, it also comes at a fantastic price - plus the size of the thing is a consideration. I have one and it's a monster (both in size and in terms of grinding).<br />
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For something a little more budget conscious (and space conscious), I suggest looking into the Compak R140. Large burrs, fast grind times, no static and handsome design. what is wrong with the G3?tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-09-30:1688216:Comment:6383762009-09-30T01:33:30.103ZAndrew Cashhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AndrewCash
what is wrong with the G3?
what is wrong with the G3?