Reply to: Coffee grinders

[doodab]

I rather fancy one of these:

Caff Italia Professional Coffee Machines: La Spaziale S1-II Mini Vivaldi Black Coffee Machine, La Spaziale, spaziales1-black



Or one of these which is a fair bit cheaper, seeing as I don't really drink that much coffee anymore:

Caff Italia Professional Coffee Machines: Nuova Simonelli Oscar Black, Nuova Simonelli Coffee Maker, nuova_simonelli_oscar_black

[norrahe]

I see. This is why you should buy the whole set: 2 cups, 3 cups and family, usually 6-7 cups. Altogether less that £100 for a genuine Bialetti set, and they look cool in the kitchen.

If you unscrew the moka pot not you will burn your hands, you also damage the pot itself.

They are still pretty crap these days. They used to make decent ones about 20 years ago, but the ones you can buy now are tinny and awful.

Will stick to my bodum one-cup thanks!

[petergriffin]

Having heated the blessed thing up on the cooker ring, you need to unscrew the water receptacle from the percolator to dump the puck and refill water and coffee - Doh!

I see. This is why you should buy the whole set: 2 cups, 3 cups and family, usually 6-7 cups. Altogether less that £100 for a genuine Bialetti set, and they look cool in the kitchen.

If you unscrew the moka pot not you will burn your hands, you also damage the pot itself.

[Scruff]

How is that possible?

Having heated the blessed thing up on the cooker ring, you need to unscrew the water receptacle from the percolator to dump the puck and refill water and coffee - Doh!

That's the reason why I gave up on the Bialetti and went for a dedicated Espresso bar.

[petergriffin]

'Cos they burn your hands to bits when you want to make multiple cups!

How is that possible?

[Archangel]

Another delonghi user here (mines a magnifica). Superb coffee. I set it to warm up whilst I'm still abed, then when I get up it's all ready to go. Two cappuccinos and I'm ready to face the world.

[aoxomoxoa]

If you're using an espresso machine it lets you tailor the grind so it comes out just right.

I have an old dualit. Does the job. The Rancilio Rocky is supposed to be good but ain't cheap.

I've been using a Rancilio Rocky for about 10 years now. Not cheap but a superb grinder. Of course, unless you're using freshly roasted beans even a great grinder won't give you decent espresso.

[Scruff]

Why does everybody insist on spending useless money on Nespresso and similar cr@p when all they have to do is to invest in a good moka pot:
Moka pot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It must be a Bialetti:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?outp...letti&tbm=shop

'Cos they burn your hands to bits when you want to make multiple cups! Admittedly, I have used them in the past, but the inconvenience drove me nuts.

For an astonishing coffee at an astonishing price an an astonishing way of dispensing with the "puck" look no further than the Aeropress.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aerobie-Aero.../dp/B000GXZ2GS

[Ticktock]

Why does everybody insist on spending useless money on Nespresso and similar cr@p when all they have to do is to invest in a good moka pot:
Moka pot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I refuse to get locked into capsules, and agree that moka pots make a nice cup, especially for a short coffee. Although I have to admit I have absolutely no problem with instant coffee (if I make it - other people make it wrong so it tastes horrible!).

It must be a Bialetti:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?outp...letti&tbm=shop

No. There are numerous brands, all producing virtually identical pots. They use the same materials, same dimensions. There is no real difference, apart from snobbery.

[petergriffin]

Why does everybody insist on spending useless money on Nespresso and similar cr@p when all they have to do is to invest in a good moka pot:
Moka pot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It must be a Bialetti:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?outp...letti&tbm=shop

[d000hg]

I only ever drink one cup a day.

Cup of tea first thing and then normally a cup of coffee when I get into work or late morning if at home.

So a pack of 250g beans will last me 2-3 weeks.

You didn't say you wanted to take your grinder into work

[oscarose]

NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto®

For a rapid coffee first thing

[Gittins Gal]

@GG - Burr Grinders are what you should use for coffee, as opposed to blade grinders. The reasoning is that the blade grinder rotate at such a high speed, that they generate a lot of heat, which causes the volatiles in the coffee oil to be released and evaporate, and can give the coffee a burned taste. Ceramic Burrs work on the principle of low rotational speed and high pressure, which doesn't generate sufficient heat for the volatiles to waste off.

Ceramic burrs also allow the grind to be fine enough to use in Espresso machines and are adjustable for the grind, depending on your requirements - ie French Press grind is pretty coarse, whilst Espresso is (can be) more powder-like.

Thanyou. Very informative post.

[Pondlife]

How do you like your coffee?


The internet is getting too weird for me.

[Scruff]

Would be innerested to know if you can get grinders that grade the grind according to what method one is going to use to make the coffee be it stove pot, percolator or whatever.

@GG - Burr Grinders are what you should use for coffee, as opposed to blade grinders. The reasoning is that the blade grinder rotate at such a high speed, that they generate a lot of heat, which causes the volatiles in the coffee oil to be released and evaporate, and can give the coffee a burned taste. Ceramic Burrs work on the principle of low rotational speed and high pressure, which doesn't generate sufficient heat for the volatiles to waste off.

Ceramic burrs also allow the grind to be fine enough to use in Espresso machines and are adjustable for the grind, depending on your requirements - ie French Press grind is pretty coarse, whilst Espresso is (can be) more powder-like.