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★★★★★
At the risk of snobbery...
I already knew what I was getting on this unit so its features are only a plus for me. I don't grind for espresso and there are doubtlessly other (more expensive) grinders better suited for this task. I am a manual brew fanatic, and this grinder is perfect for the range of fine, medium, and medium-coarse grinds. Easy to operate, relatively easy to clean (see Seattle Coffee Gear's cleaning instruction videos). I haven't needed to re-calibrate the burr elevation from the factory settings. Coming from a Hario Skerton manual grinder, it is light years ahead in convenience. Already paid for itself in time and energy saved from cranking out servings. I agree with other posters on the static issue; I gently smack the sides of the grinder before taking out the hopper to avoid a shower of post-grind coffee chaff. Clogging is a non-issue unless you grind cheap, oil soaked beans from Walmart/Costco. I don't mean to sound like a snob, but if you really care about getting better flavor from your coffee, you really should buy better beans for your nice equipment. You wouldn't put AARCO gas in a luxury car, so don't put cheap beans though a +$100 grinder. Plus, there's almost no benefit to precision grinding cheap coffee in terms of flavor. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, and you can't make good coffee with stagnant beans that have been on the shelf for months. If you can't taste the difference, don't waste your money on better brewing equipment. There is NO substitute for quality, fresh roasted coffee beans, and these tools merely add to the ease and consistency of producing coffee at home which matches or is superior to coffee from your local cafes. Edit: two years later, no issues with the grinder after heavy use, probably 50+ lbs/year. Same as the day I bought it. I periodically clean out the coarse and fine bits that get stuck in the hopper receptacle and blade area. What more do you want from a grinder?
March 2016 · Home and Kitchen · verified purchase
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Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder White
4.4★ · 14,065 ratings, as of 2023
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