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Grinder - question and some info

  • 01-04-2008 9:08am
    #1
    Khannie
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    So....just back from Thailand.....had a lovely trip but while there I partook of some starbucks (even moderate coffee was very difficult to come by over there) and read a leaflet that they had on making coffee. I'm not sure if it's in starbucks everywhere, but this one had a nice tip:

    To get a more consistent grind with a blade grinder, shake it as you grind.

    Tried it out this morning. Seemed to work well. Less powdery crap. I actually took the leaflet back with the idea of scanning it in for posting up here....we'll see if I ever get around to it.


    Now....on to my question:

    Anyone heard anything about this burr grinder? Seems reasonably priced. Gets good reviews on amazon, but I thought I'd check with the guru's on here before buying. Also, would I see much of an improvement over my blade grinder? It's probably going to end up around 100 euro with delivery (I got a £30 amazon gift voucher).


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  • #2
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,435 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    It seems to be the same as the Starbucks Virtuoso only a lot cheaper. Some reviews here and here. Is it for the pour-over? Are you looking at espresso making down the road?

    The Iberital MC2 is £99.99 on Happydonkey, with sterling at it's current low that means €127 plus P&P. Worth considering IMO.


  • #3
    Khannie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    Mr Magnolia wrote: »
    It seems to be the same as the Starbucks Virtuoso only a lot cheaper. Some reviews here and here.

    Nice one. Cheers.
    Mr Magnolia wrote: »
    Is it for the pour-over? Are you looking at espresso making down the road?

    It's for the pour over and french press (if I'm just making for myself I'll use the french press). Not sure about espresso tbh. Seems like it's the place that all coffee junkies end up. For now I wouldn't be mental about espresso tbh.
    Mr Magnolia wrote: »
    The Iberital MC2 is £99.99 on Happydonkey, with sterling at it's current low that means €127 plus P&P. Worth considering IMO.

    The post-holiday budget wont stretch that far methinks. :) I may hold on and get it later mind you.


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