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Date: 24 Jul 2006 00:09:50
From: Nuclear
Subject: Looking for decent grinder for drip/french press......
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I'm currently getting back into home roasting after a lengthy time
off, and could use some opinions on a good grinder. I have read a lot
of posts about grinders for espresso but not many for a coarser grind.
I currently have a Cuisinart Supreme Grind and think it kicks out way
too much dust and static. The most important aspect for the new
grinder needs to be a consistent grind with no dust if that's
possible. I don't care how loud it is, how big it is, or how it looks.
Have a budget of ~ $300 - 400.
Opinions please?
-Steve
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Date: 24 Jul 2006 02:54:15
From: daveb
Subject: Re: Looking for decent grinder for drip/french press......
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Mazzer mini, all the way.
[or a Macap]
The more plastic parts -- the more static.
Dave
Jim Exline wrote:
> Nuclear wrote:
> > I'm currently getting back into home roasting after a lengthy time
> > off, and could use some opinions on a good grinder. I have read a lot
> > of posts about grinders for espresso but not many for a coarser grind.
> > I currently have a Cuisinart Supreme Grind and think it kicks out way
> > too much dust and static. The most important aspect for the new
> > grinder needs to be a consistent grind with no dust if that's
> > possible. I don't care how loud it is, how big it is, or how it looks.
> >
> > Have a budget of ~ $300 - 400.
> >
> > Opinions please?
> >
> > -Steve
>
> For your budget, I'd go with either the Gaggia MDF for $198.00, the
> Rancilio Rocky for $295.00, or the Mazzer Mini for $429.00. All will
> meet your requirements, although "no dust" may be asking too much. None
> of these will be completely dust free, but all will create very little
> dust. If you're not going to be grinding for espresso, you may want to
> consider the Solis Maestro Plus for $149.00, although it will create
> more dust. Most dust is caused by static, but some is merely a
> by-product of grinding coffee! Some is inevitable. These prices are
> from WLL, and may vary up or down a little, depending on different
> retailers, sales, etc.
>
> Jim E
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Date: 24 Jul 2006 00:45:18
From: Jim Exline
Subject: Re: Looking for decent grinder for drip/french press......
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Nuclear wrote:
> I'm currently getting back into home roasting after a lengthy time
> off, and could use some opinions on a good grinder. I have read a lot
> of posts about grinders for espresso but not many for a coarser grind.
> I currently have a Cuisinart Supreme Grind and think it kicks out way
> too much dust and static. The most important aspect for the new
> grinder needs to be a consistent grind with no dust if that's
> possible. I don't care how loud it is, how big it is, or how it looks.
>
> Have a budget of ~ $300 - 400.
>
> Opinions please?
>
> -Steve
For your budget, I'd go with either the Gaggia MDF for $198.00, the
Rancilio Rocky for $295.00, or the Mazzer Mini for $429.00. All will
meet your requirements, although "no dust" may be asking too much. None
of these will be completely dust free, but all will create very little
dust. If you're not going to be grinding for espresso, you may want to
consider the Solis Maestro Plus for $149.00, although it will create
more dust. Most dust is caused by static, but some is merely a
by-product of grinding coffee! Some is inevitable. These prices are
from WLL, and may vary up or down a little, depending on different
retailers, sales, etc.
Jim E
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Date: 24 Jul 2006 13:06:08
From: Randy G.
Subject: Re: Looking for decent grinder for drip/french press......
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"Jim Exline" <jimngin@neo.rr.com > wrote:
>......... you may want to
>consider the Solis Maestro Plus for $149.00, although it will create
>more dust. Most dust is caused by static, but some is merely a
>by-product of grinding coffee!
>
I can see where the mess the dust creates is exacerbated by static,
but how does static create more dust?
Randy "confused again.. still?" G.
http://www.EspressoMyEspresso.com
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Date: 25 Jul 2006 00:39:05
From: Jim Exline
Subject: Re: Looking for decent grinder for drip/french press......
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Randy G. wrote:
> "Jim Exline" <jimngin@neo.rr.com> wrote:
>
> >......... you may want to
> >consider the Solis Maestro Plus for $149.00, although it will create
> >more dust. Most dust is caused by static, but some is merely a
> >by-product of grinding coffee!
> >
> I can see where the mess the dust creates is exacerbated by static,
> but how does static create more dust?
>
>
> Randy "confused again.. still?" G.
> http://www.EspressoMyEspresso.com
What you said- that's what I meant. Static attracts the dust, making
the dust already there more prevelant and messier. OK- unconfused again
now..still?
Jim "read what I mean, and not what I type!" E
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Date: 27 Jul 2006 09:07:08
From: Bertie Doe
Subject: Re: Looking for decent grinder for drip/french press......
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"Nuclear" wrote in message >
> I have read a lot of posts about grinders for espresso but not many for a
> coarser grind.
> I currently have a Cuisinart Supreme Grind and think it kicks out way
> too much dust and static. The most important aspect for the new
> grinder needs to be a consistent grind with no dust if that's
> possible. I don't care how loud it is, how big it is, or how it looks.
>
> Have a budget of ~ $300 - 400.
>
> Opinions please?
>
> -Steve
Some time ago, some alties were posting ref a machine badged under Nemox,
Lux etc. I believe it has a 800 rpm motor, which should reduce the dust. Is
this machine still on the market, anyone? TIA
Bertie
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Date: 27 Jul 2006 01:59:29
From: Cordo
Subject: Re: Looking for decent grinder for drip/french press......
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http://www.1st-line.com/machines/home_mod/nemox/79751250.htm
> Some time ago, some alties were posting ref a machine badged under Nemox,
> Lux etc. I believe it has a 800 rpm motor, which should reduce the dust.
> Is this machine still on the market, anyone? TIA
> Bertie
>
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Date: 27 Jul 2006 11:30:07
From: Bertie Doe
Subject: Re: Looking for decent grinder for drip/french press......
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"Cordo" <cordoveroRemoveThis@RemoveThisyahoo.com > wrote in message
news:ea9v9h$2m7$1@news.Stanford.EDU...
> http://www.1st-line.com/machines/home_mod/nemox/79751250.htm
>
>> Some time ago, some alties were posting ref a machine badged under Nemox,
>> Lux etc. I believe it has a 800 rpm motor, which should reduce the dust.
>> Is this machine still on the market, anyone? TIA
>> Bertie
>>
Cordo, thanks for the 1st line link. Their Lux seems identical to my
Aerolatte, ( bottom of page) http://www.aerolatte.biz/indexl.html apart from
the switch being on the wrong side of the road. OT, I thought my Hearthware
Precision had ceased production, but this has phoenixed itself under
Aerolatte.
Back on topic, the Aero/Lux is a good domestic grinder and would be ok for
drip/FP, mine works well with my Zaffiro and 4 clicks courser, gives me good
results in my Bodum FPress. Another plus with the Lux is it's tiny
footprint.
However, if space is not an issue, I would go for the more solid semi
commercial grinders mentioned above, as I suspect they will live longer.
Before buying, check that spare burr blades are available, as these will
wear out before the motor.
BD
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Date: 27 Jul 2006 11:29:10
From: Coffee for Connoisseurs
Subject: Re: Looking for decent grinder for drip/french press......
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Yep, the Aerolatte is a Nemox Lux; silvered hopper lid is the giveaway.
--
Alan
alanfrew@coffeeco.com.au
www.coffeeco.com.au
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