What burr coffee grinder for espresso?

norm · 26 Dec 2020 at 16:38

Looking at the Sage Smart Grinder Pro, but put off by reports of the plastic impeller beneath the grinder that has a tendency to wear out.

Is there anything else around this price point £150-£250 worth considering?

turbot1984 · 26 Dec 2020 at 16:46

I use a £15 Lloytron grinder, cheap an cheerful and now in its 6th year.

BUDFORCE · 27 Dec 2020 at 09:25

I got a burr grinder on Amazon about £35 on offer some years ago, it's a German make, it's good, but loud as **** when it's running which isn't ideal if you want coffee early in the morning.

I can't see it on there but there are others that look very similar for about £40.

I actually had a really good hand operated one at one point for about £15.

I dont like those cheaper electric "pot' style grinders with blades in.

Somnambulist · 27 Dec 2020 at 10:29

James Hoffman did a review comparing a few grinders recently, with the cheapest one being the XeoLeo grinder which was in that price bracket I think (vs the Ode and the top Wilfa one which were about £200 and £300 I think). Bodum Bistro Burr Grinder is also another one although that's a bit cheaper than everything else.

Scottland · 27 Dec 2020 at 12:11

I've got a Sette 270Wi and really like it. The Sette 30 is a cheaper model, but uses the same grind mechanism so grind quality should be the same. The biggest downfall of the Sette series is reliability, but Coffeehit are (or at least were) authorised repairers and do warranty repairs themselves. They also sell refurbished unites from time to time at a considerable discount - might be worth giving them a shout to see if they can sort you something out?

https://coffeehit.co.uk/collections/electric-coffee-grinders/products/baratza-sette-30-ap

PS - Baratza have recently been bought out by Breville (Sage), not sure how this will affect parts or future support.

Grimley · 27 Dec 2020 at 16:31

Scottland said:
Baratza have recently been bought out by Breville (Sage), not sure how this will affect parts or future support.

For the love of god no. Baratza were OK, they did have one or two grinders that were not that reliable. I can see their name on said grinders in the future quietly disappearing along with any after sales service if it hasnt already. :mad:

Scam · 30 Dec 2020 at 10:46

Scottland said:
PS - Baratza have recently been bought out by Breville (Sage), not sure how this will affect parts or future support.

Oh

I've had. Baratza Encore which has served me well for a number of years. I only use an aeropress though.