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Coffee Discussion boards => Hardware & Equipment => Topic started by: BaconFat on December 12, 2014, 04:13:40 PM

Title: Thinking about getting an espresso grinder
Post by: BaconFat on December 12, 2014, 04:13:40 PM
I don't know where my path for espresso madness will lead me in the years to come, but it has started with an Elektra Micro Casa a Leva.  I've tinkered with it some using my Virtuoso, but I know I

need to find a real espresso grinder.  I want to shorten or completely eliminate the upgrade path in my search and have two grinders in mind that should facilitate that goal.  My two choices are a

Ceado E37s and a Mahlkonig K30 Vario.  It seems like comparing these two and choosing one over the other is like choosing a really flavorful vanilla ice cream over a chocolate ice cream of equal

quality and flavor.  There are no wrong or bad choices to be made here.   I do think both of these grinders are overkill for my current espresso machine, but if I can buy one now, why not do it. 

What's your opinion.
Title: Re: Thinking about getting an espresso grinder
Post by: jspain on December 12, 2014, 05:11:40 PM
Mazzer Super Jolly!
Title: Re: Thinking about getting an espresso grinder
Post by: Joe on December 12, 2014, 05:16:18 PM
Quote from: jspain on December 12, 2014, 05:11:40 PM
Mazzer Super Jolly!

+1 everything else is junk!!

Ok not really but its fun to say. Super Jolly FTW, I bought mine for $120 off eBay back when Starbucks liquidated them early 2000's Only replaced the burrs twice and I don't think I needed to.
Title: Re: Thinking about getting an espresso grinder
Post by: wideasleep1 on December 12, 2014, 06:48:06 PM
Nonsense! K30 FTW! 3.5 seconds for a perfect fluffy pile dead center into your PF...doesn't get any sweeter, although I do love sea-salted caramel..err...bittersweet brownie bits chocolate...err...nevermind!
Title: Re: Thinking about getting an espresso grinder
Post by: expy98 on December 12, 2014, 09:34:00 PM
Isn't the K30 being used again for the Batista championship?
Title: Re: Thinking about getting an espresso grinder
Post by: Joe on December 12, 2014, 10:54:59 PM
How many barista championships has Mazzer help win? Pwn
Title: Re: Thinking about getting an espresso grinder
Post by: wideasleep1 on December 12, 2014, 11:44:26 PM
Quote from: Joe on December 12, 2014, 10:54:59 PM
How many barista championships has Mazzer help win? Pwn

Who makes the Mazz-killer burrs? Mahlkoenig! /swish!