Grinder for home espresso - Barista Exchange2024-03-28T18:33:44Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/grinder-for-home-espresso?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A433696&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks! It's been very good a…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-07-11:1688216:Comment:5504982009-07-11T18:28:17.823ZLarry Prochazkahttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Larry
Thanks! It's been very good and I'm learning the subtle adjustments to get just the right touch. Cheers....Larry<br />
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<cite>Bryan Wray said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/grinder-for-home-espresso?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A550042&x=1#1688216Comment550042"><div>I just came across this thread, but was going to recommend the MCF so I'm glad you got one. After 4 years of use in shop as a decaf or "guest espresso" grinder the only reason that I…</div>
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Thanks! It's been very good and I'm learning the subtle adjustments to get just the right touch. Cheers....Larry<br />
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<cite>Bryan Wray said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/grinder-for-home-espresso?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A550042&x=1#1688216Comment550042"><div>I just came across this thread, but was going to recommend the MCF so I'm glad you got one. After 4 years of use in shop as a decaf or "guest espresso" grinder the only reason that I don't use it anymore is because it found a stone and the burrs are shot and we have so many grinders that I don't really <i>need</i> to replace it right now. If I actually made coffee at home (live a 5 minute walk away from my shop) I would replace the burrs in a heartbeat and get the baby on the counter.<br/> <br/>
Good luck with the grinder, I think you will be happy.<br/>
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-bry</div>
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I owned a Nuova Simone…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-07-11:1688216:Comment:5500582009-07-11T00:51:39.877ZN. Freemanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/NWFreeman
Larry,<br />
I owned a Nuova Simonelli and used it for four years. It never gave a problem and although I had an extra set of grinding plates, never installed them for the grind gave a consistent grind of coffee. I then replaced it with a conical Macap MXK for only a couple of hundred more than was payed for the Nuova and found the Macap rendered a more even grind. The new grinder brought my double shots into a three second range, shot after shot, and renders a slightly better taste from an espresso.…
Larry,<br />
I owned a Nuova Simonelli and used it for four years. It never gave a problem and although I had an extra set of grinding plates, never installed them for the grind gave a consistent grind of coffee. I then replaced it with a conical Macap MXK for only a couple of hundred more than was payed for the Nuova and found the Macap rendered a more even grind. The new grinder brought my double shots into a three second range, shot after shot, and renders a slightly better taste from an espresso. I have no problems with either grinder. I just came across this threa…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-07-11:1688216:Comment:5500422009-07-11T00:09:35.108ZBryan Wrayhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BryanWray
I just came across this thread, but was going to recommend the MCF so I'm glad you got one. After 4 years of use in shop as a decaf or "guest espresso" grinder the only reason that I don't use it anymore is because it found a stone and the burrs are shot and we have so many grinders that I don't really <i>need</i> to replace it right now. If I actually made coffee at home (live a 5 minute walk away from my shop) I would replace the burrs in a heartbeat and get the baby on the counter.<br />
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Good…
I just came across this thread, but was going to recommend the MCF so I'm glad you got one. After 4 years of use in shop as a decaf or "guest espresso" grinder the only reason that I don't use it anymore is because it found a stone and the burrs are shot and we have so many grinders that I don't really <i>need</i> to replace it right now. If I actually made coffee at home (live a 5 minute walk away from my shop) I would replace the burrs in a heartbeat and get the baby on the counter.<br />
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Good luck with the grinder, I think you will be happy.<br />
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-bry Thanks David,
Yes, I did dec…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-07-10:1688216:Comment:5500222009-07-10T23:10:41.180ZLarry Prochazkahttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Larry
Thanks David,<br />
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Yes, I did decide on a grinder and got a Nuova Simonelli MCF. It's working well. Took me a while to learn to dial it in. Made the mistake of having several different espresso blends on hand at the same time so had to do a lot of tinkering with each. Making great coffee now!<br />
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Cheers...Larry<br />
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<cite>David Stellwagen said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/grinder-for-home-espresso#1688216Comment534612"><div>Larry,<br></br> <br></br> You probably have solved…</div>
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Thanks David,<br />
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Yes, I did decide on a grinder and got a Nuova Simonelli MCF. It's working well. Took me a while to learn to dial it in. Made the mistake of having several different espresso blends on hand at the same time so had to do a lot of tinkering with each. Making great coffee now!<br />
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Cheers...Larry<br />
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<cite>David Stellwagen said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/grinder-for-home-espresso#1688216Comment534612"><div>Larry,<br/> <br/>
You probably have solved your grinder dilemma by now but in case not, we sell the new Baratza Vario.<br/>
<a href="http://buckheadcoffeestore.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=164">http://buckheadcoffeestore.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=164</a><br/>
It is pretty sweet. Ceramic Mahlkonig conical burrs. Very versatile...grinds essentially infinite grind settings<br/>
from Espresso to French Press. Works well both commercially and domestically. Take a loog at these, but then you probably already decided. Maybe next time.<br/>
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"Brew Unto Others"<br/>
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David</div>
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You probably have sol…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-06-24:1688216:Comment:5346122009-06-24T13:14:30.184ZDavid Stellwagenhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DavidStellwagen
Larry,<br />
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You probably have solved your grinder dilemma by now but in case not, we sell the new Baratza Vario.<br />
<a href="http://buckheadcoffeestore.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=164">http://buckheadcoffeestore.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=164</a><br />
It is pretty sweet. Ceramic Mahlkonig conical burrs. Very versatile...grinds essentially infinite grind settings<br />
from Espresso to French Press. Works well both commercially and domestically. Take a loog at these, but then you probably already decided. Maybe next…
Larry,<br />
<br />
You probably have solved your grinder dilemma by now but in case not, we sell the new Baratza Vario.<br />
<a href="http://buckheadcoffeestore.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=164">http://buckheadcoffeestore.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=164</a><br />
It is pretty sweet. Ceramic Mahlkonig conical burrs. Very versatile...grinds essentially infinite grind settings<br />
from Espresso to French Press. Works well both commercially and domestically. Take a loog at these, but then you probably already decided. Maybe next time.<br />
<br />
"Brew Unto Others"<br />
<br />
David I'm getting clear that I'll n…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-04-17:1688216:Comment:4345092009-04-17T19:33:35.882ZLarry Prochazkahttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Larry
I'm getting clear that I'll now plan to keep my old burr grinder which does well for press pot but add a grinder specifically for espresso. That's over 90% of my use anyway. That helps narrow things a lot.<br />
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Any of you have experience with the Nuova Simonelli MCF or the MCI model through Chris's coffee?
I'm getting clear that I'll now plan to keep my old burr grinder which does well for press pot but add a grinder specifically for espresso. That's over 90% of my use anyway. That helps narrow things a lot.<br />
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Any of you have experience with the Nuova Simonelli MCF or the MCI model through Chris's coffee? Either of those would be quit…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-04-17:1688216:Comment:4342562009-04-17T14:29:26.026ZMike McGinnesshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/miKemcKoffeeakaMikeMcGinness
Either of those would be quite good home grinders for non-espresso or heaven help you Turkish! Other similar respectable small conical home grinders Bodum Antigua or Capresso Infinity.<br />
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<cite>Pedal Press said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/grinder-for-home-espresso?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A433986&x=1#1688216Comment433986"><div>I am quite happy with my Macap MC4 for espresso, but would just as soon use a blade grinder (OK, not really)…</div>
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Either of those would be quite good home grinders for non-espresso or heaven help you Turkish! Other similar respectable small conical home grinders Bodum Antigua or Capresso Infinity.<br />
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<cite>Pedal Press said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/grinder-for-home-espresso?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A433986&x=1#1688216Comment433986"><div>I am quite happy with my Macap MC4 for espresso, but would just as soon use a blade grinder (OK, not really) then deal with the carpal tunnel that comes from twisting the gears of the worm drive for press pot.<br/><br/>Which brings me to another question: Assuming I'll keep the Macap for espresso, but want to add a decent grinder for press, how does the Maestro or Virtuoso rate? Anything else out there I should be looking at? I'll also do the occasional cupping with it.</div>
</blockquote> I am quite happy with my Maca…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-04-17:1688216:Comment:4339862009-04-17T05:05:57.702ZPedal Presshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/ChristopherBryner
I am quite happy with my Macap MC4 for espresso, but would just as soon use a blade grinder (OK, not really) then deal with the carpal tunnel that comes from twisting the gears of the worm drive for press pot.<br />
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Which brings me to another question: Assuming I'll keep the Macap for espresso, but want to add a decent grinder for press, how does the Maestro or Virtuoso rate? Anything else out there I should be looking at? I'll also do the occasional cupping with it.
I am quite happy with my Macap MC4 for espresso, but would just as soon use a blade grinder (OK, not really) then deal with the carpal tunnel that comes from twisting the gears of the worm drive for press pot.<br />
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Which brings me to another question: Assuming I'll keep the Macap for espresso, but want to add a decent grinder for press, how does the Maestro or Virtuoso rate? Anything else out there I should be looking at? I'll also do the occasional cupping with it. The OP said would likely be d…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-04-17:1688216:Comment:4339802009-04-17T04:53:45.866ZMike McGinnesshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/miKemcKoffeeakaMikeMcGinness
The OP said would likely be duel use. Like I said Macap grinder's stepless worm gear totally unsuitable for changing from espresso to coarse and back again on any regular basis. The worm gear is great for very fine minute adjustments needed for espresso, a huge <b>PIA</b> making big grind changes. Mazzer stepless collar adjustment mucho better for this type of usage. <b>IF</b> the new Baratza Vario lives up to it's hype it could be a good choice for space constrained home duel…
The OP said would likely be duel use. Like I said Macap grinder's stepless worm gear totally unsuitable for changing from espresso to coarse and back again on any regular basis. The worm gear is great for very fine minute adjustments needed for espresso, a huge <b>PIA</b> making big grind changes. Mazzer stepless collar adjustment mucho better for this type of usage. <b>IF</b> the new Baratza Vario lives up to it's hype it could be a good choice for space constrained home duel usage.<br />
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<cite>Gery Bastiani said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/grinder-for-home-espresso?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A433803&x=1#1688216Comment433803"><div>I'm in the process of looking into a new grinder and the ones I've looked and researched are the Macap M4 stepless and doser, the other is the Macap MC4 which is a stepless and doserless. They go for about 550.00 at Whole Latta Love, but at the espressodealer.com site they have the Macap M7 selling for around 550.00 but it's to tall 24 inches, and they also have the Macap M5 selling for 440.00, it is similar to the M4. The Mazzar Mini is going for around 650.00 on most sites.</div>
</blockquote> I'm in the process of looking…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-04-17:1688216:Comment:4338032009-04-17T00:31:06.508ZGery Bastianihttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/GeryBastiani
I'm in the process of looking into a new grinder and the ones I've looked and researched are the Macap M4 stepless and doser, the other is the Macap MC4 which is a stepless and doserless. They go for about 550.00 at Whole Latta Love, but at the espressodealer.com site they have the Macap M7 selling for around 550.00 but it's to tall 24 inches, and they also have the Macap M5 selling for 440.00, it is similar to the M4. The Mazzar Mini is going for around 650.00 on most sites.
I'm in the process of looking into a new grinder and the ones I've looked and researched are the Macap M4 stepless and doser, the other is the Macap MC4 which is a stepless and doserless. They go for about 550.00 at Whole Latta Love, but at the espressodealer.com site they have the Macap M7 selling for around 550.00 but it's to tall 24 inches, and they also have the Macap M5 selling for 440.00, it is similar to the M4. The Mazzar Mini is going for around 650.00 on most sites.