New grinder choice

forumdedum · 07-01-2024 11:22pm #1

While the grinder on my Sage Barista Pro is still working I am considering upgrading the grinder. I have read a little about the Niche Zero - not sure how to get one in Ireland - and the Eureka Mignon. Any experience advice welcome. Down the line I might upgrade the coffee machine to a Rocket Appartemento or a Profitec. I'm not expert but have been making coffee with the Sage for about 5 years.

Thank you

adrian522 · 07-01-2024 11:27pm

Are you grinding for espresso or filter or both?

I think the VAT on the niche zero makes it a bit too expansive, unless you can get it delivered to NI.

forumdedum · 07-01-2024 11:32pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121585084#Comment_121585084

Pretty much espresso only. In fact I make latte, I don't drink espresso.

Don't think I can get an NI address for delivery.

adrian522 · 07-01-2024 11:35pm

I've had the same grinder for 15 years now, Vario so can't really advise on your suggestions but I've heard good things about the Baratza Sette.

forumdedum · 08-01-2024 9:36am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121585105#Comment_121585105

Thank you

cmac2009 · 08-01-2024 1:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121585084#Comment_121585084

I think Niche have changed their Vat policy recently. Previously UK VAT was included in the price when purchasing from abroad - so essentially you were paying VAT twice. Now UK VAT is removed. So not a huge discrepancy in price between Ireland and the UK.

Baffled how they got away with that for so long.

forumdedum · 08-01-2024 3:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121586602#Comment_121586602

Good to know that. That is baffling

alec76 · 08-01-2024 6:10pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121586602#Comment_121586602

I guess much bigger competition these days , good few other excellent grinders available.

alec76 · 08-01-2024 6:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121585098#Comment_121585098

Niche one of the finest grinders available, but if you only drink espresso/latte probably overkill.

https://www.bluestarcoffee.eu/en/Eureka-Mignon-Zero-230V/m-5695.aspx

Great espresso grinder for you . It is basically Mignon Specialta, only with single doze and no lcd screen.

It is actually could grind for the filter too, but unlike Niche it is hard enough to switch between espresso/filter settings .

forumdedum · 08-01-2024 10:16pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121588374#Comment_121588374

Thanks very much for that link. Good to know that Niche could be overkill. I usually make double shot latte and a very odd Americano. I should use more filter but I don't. Always to the Sage for latte.

BoardsMember · 07-10-2024 12:52pm

Hi all. Looking to upgrade my Rancilio grinder. I like the idea of single dose, and looking for better fine adjustment and quieter. For region 400 euro, any other competitors to the Mignon Zero? Generally consume espresso, short whites.

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