How well will this do an espresso grind and has anyone measured the amount of coffee by weight that will fit inside?
1747028
It will hold 22 grams or 0.8 ounces of coffee beans.It will grind a uniform coarse drip or a fine expresso, your choice.
1747029
excellent. Grind coarseness is easily adjustable also. Was fabulous overseas, where electricity was not always available.
1747030
The grind is too inconsistent to use for espresso. If you are talking whole bean, about 20 grams will fit inside.
1296791
Hello BSJAAJK - it's really subjective ie... Size /volume of cup, beans used , grind, etc... Ex: I use 28g ground with a ceramic burr grinder to slightly coarser then sand and that yields aprox. 11 oz of coffee which fills my insulated travel mug. So experiment and see what suits you. Do yourself a favor a buy the Hario V60 Buono kettle and download the Intelligentsia Coffee brewing app too! Good Luck!
1439335
Baratza president estimated 500 pounds of coffee (CoffeeGeek comment) for the burrs (which are replaceable). I have a 5 year old Baratza Maestro Plus and the gears have just stripped. This shouldn't be a problem for the Preciso because it has a better gearbox. I am ordering a Preciso today--most of the one star reviews seem to be about receiving the wrong grinder model from Amazon. Read the Preciso review at CoffeeGeek.
1273664
I don't this machine will do it efficiently. You might do better with a coffee grinder but not sure. :)
1938174
I purchased this one: Essential Values Stainless Steel Coffee Tamper Barista Espresso Tamper 51mm Base Coffee Bean PressIt works fine & is the right size. I also got a Krups single wall filter to replace the double wall that came with the 800esxl
1864605
You can adjust the grind from very coarse to an espresso grind. Once the coffee is ground it sits in the bottom wooden recepticle and is therefore covered. I use it every morning with my french press. It is sturdy and works perfectly for any grind you'll need.
1739213
It would be perfect for that. It measures 4.25" & weighs less than 7oz. It will grind enough coffee beans to make 6 cups, with one grinding. The handle slips off the top of the grinder cylinder & would be ideal to pack.
1765309
I measure the beans with a coffee scoop before putting them in the grinder. Works fine, but if you are used to a timer, it may take awhile to get it down. The knob on the side can be turned a lot or a little. If you are unsure, put less beans in than you think you will need. I don't like leaving beans in the grinder. I've been very happy with my grinder. I bought the Precisio after returning the Encore as I do all different coffee preparations. I think the "timing" mechanisms are the same on both.
537533
Happy coincidence, as I text this response, I'm drinking a cup of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee ($51/lb!) freshly ground in my Baratza. The coarse grind setting is perfect for my Bodum press. I couldn't be happier. BTW, works all the way to an almost powder fine grind for an espresso maker, also. You can't go wrong!
313262
Yes, it will. I have an espresso machine as well, but I do use it for my regular coffee machine and it works just fine.
1359052
I find it excellent for espresso. A bonus is that a lighter roast contains (slightly) more caffeine than the typical dark roast espresso blends.
2071334
The fineness of the grind is critical in this thing. I find that Espresso grind is way too fine. If I get a bag of Verona or Espresso roast beans from Starbucks I have them grind it "fine drip." That seems to work perfectly. I have taken to taking half fine drip and half espresso grind to use up the finely ground coffee. It takes a bit of pressure, but the coffee is fine.
2219293
The grind in the LavAzza espresso ground coffee seems to be fairly universal. I use it in an Expresso machine as well as the stove top Bialetti four cup maker and the grind makes good coffee.
1924327
This machine is designed for roasting half pound coffee. Anthing else will be your story to share. For my machine, I won't even consider it.
269703
It depends on how finely you grind your beans and how tightly you pack it. My wife makes her espresso just fine, so I'm sure yours will too.
623741
Pretty much. If you are grinding your own beans, make sure not to over grind. If buying beans already ground, make sure they are specifically for a french press. The grind size should be larger than an espresso grind. The finer the grind, the more particles. Hope this helps.
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I don't use French press, so can't speak to whether or not coarse grind works best. From what I've read and seen, that is the proper grind. However, if you're not happy with your results, you'll definitely be happy with the Baratza Preciso. I got mine a year ago, and have never been sorry. For me (I use several different fine grinds for lever press espresso), it is simply the best and only grinder to have. Be sure you get the Preciso. It has the most options for grinds, other than the Vario, which is way too expensive.