Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.

Courtney Schatz

On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 07:14:19 -0500, "Jon and Courtney"
> wrote:

>Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
>stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
>pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
>for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.

In-depth information from experts is available in alt.coffee.

-- Larry

On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 07:14:19 -0500, "Jon and Courtney"
> wrote:

>Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
>stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
>pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
>for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.

In-depth information from experts is available in alt.coffee.

-- Larry

Jon and Courtney wrote:

> Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
> for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.
>
> Courtney Schatz
>
>
In the event you or someone else is interested, I am in San Rafael, CA,
and have a Mazer commercial grinder which looks similar to a commercial
espresso grinder except it has a chute to grind into containers or bags
as opposed to the dispenser on the espresso grinder. Asking $250, but
will come down to $225. It weighs a ton so presume it has huge windings
as well a heavy duty shell.

Miles

Jon and Courtney wrote:

> Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
> for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.
>
> Courtney Schatz
>
>
In the event you or someone else is interested, I am in San Rafael, CA,
and have a Mazer commercial grinder which looks similar to a commercial
espresso grinder except it has a chute to grind into containers or bags
as opposed to the dispenser on the espresso grinder. Asking $250, but
will come down to $225. It weighs a ton so presume it has huge windings
as well a heavy duty shell.

Miles

I have the La Pavoni. It works really well.

http://www.aabreecoffee.com/lapavsemburc.html

I have the La Pavoni. It works really well.

http://www.aabreecoffee.com/lapavsemburc.html

In article >,
"Jon and Courtney" > wrote:

> Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
> for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.

In that price range, the Solis Maestro Plus can't be beat. Just got mine
a few weeks ago. I use it daily for a vac pot.

<http://www.baratza.com/html/121>

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In article >,
"Jon and Courtney" > wrote:

> Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
> for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.

In that price range, the Solis Maestro Plus can't be beat. Just got mine
a few weeks ago. I use it daily for a vac pot.

<http://www.baratza.com/html/121>

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Scott > wrote:

> In that price range, the Solis Maestro Plus can't be beat. Just got mine
> a few weeks ago. I use it daily for a vac pot.
>
> <http://www.baratza.com/html/121>


I should have posted this link:
<http://www.1st-line.com/machines/hom...lismaestroplus
..htm>

$149--includes shipping, I think.

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Scott > wrote:

> In that price range, the Solis Maestro Plus can't be beat. Just got mine
> a few weeks ago. I use it daily for a vac pot.
>
> <http://www.baratza.com/html/121>


I should have posted this link:
<http://www.1st-line.com/machines/hom...lismaestroplus
..htm>

$149--includes shipping, I think.

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"Cheryl J" > wrote:

> I have the La Pavoni. It works really well.


No offense, but this is a poor quality grinder. La Pavoni makes some
higher end grinders, but this is a rebadged third-party grinder... I
forget the OEM, offhand.

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"Cheryl J" > wrote:

> I have the La Pavoni. It works really well.


No offense, but this is a poor quality grinder. La Pavoni makes some
higher end grinders, but this is a rebadged third-party grinder... I
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Scott wrote:

> In article >,
> "Jon and Courtney" > wrote:
>
>
>>Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
>>stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
>>pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
>>for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.
>
>
> In that price range, the Solis Maestro Plus can't be beat. Just got mine
> a few weeks ago. I use it daily for a vac pot.
>
> <http://www.baratza.com/html/121>
>
Sorry, but I am not familiar with home models. This one is a commercial
model and quite old, but has only been used a couple of times in the
last five years. Forgot all about it and recently found it on the back
of a shelf in my warehouse, and in all probability a deli or restaurant
customer will grab it up at that price. (I own a wholesale coffee
company, Bodega Coffee Co.)
Miles

Scott wrote:

> In article >,
> "Jon and Courtney" > wrote:
>
>
>>Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
>>stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
>>pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
>>for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.
>
>
> In that price range, the Solis Maestro Plus can't be beat. Just got mine
> a few weeks ago. I use it daily for a vac pot.
>
> <http://www.baratza.com/html/121>
>
Sorry, but I am not familiar with home models. This one is a commercial
model and quite old, but has only been used a couple of times in the
last five years. Forgot all about it and recently found it on the back
of a shelf in my warehouse, and in all probability a deli or restaurant
customer will grab it up at that price. (I own a wholesale coffee
company, Bodega Coffee Co.)
Miles

On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 07:14:19 -0500, Jon and Courtney wrote:
> Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
> for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.

The Bodum Antigua can generally be had for around
$69 or so. It grinds very consistently for vac, drip,
and press... and can even be tweaked for espresso in a
pinch. I've fed at least 2 lbs. a week through one
for over two years, and it's still going strong.

--
Steve Ackman
http://twoloonscoffee.com (Need green beans?)
http://twovoyagers.com (glass, linux & other stuff)

On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 07:14:19 -0500, Jon and Courtney wrote:
> Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
> for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.

The Bodum Antigua can generally be had for around
$69 or so. It grinds very consistently for vac, drip,
and press... and can even be tweaked for espresso in a
pinch. I've fed at least 2 lbs. a week through one
for over two years, and it's still going strong.

--
Steve Ackman
http://twoloonscoffee.com (Need green beans?)
http://twovoyagers.com (glass, linux & other stuff)

In rec.food.drink.coffee, Jon and Courtney > wrote:
> Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
> for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.

Look at the new Solis Maestro.


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- The Who

In rec.food.drink.coffee, Jon and Courtney > wrote:
> Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
> for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.

Look at the new Solis Maestro.


--
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- The Who

The below link goes to an excellent site giving detailed reviews on the
grinders:

http://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/grinders

The Solis Maestro Grinder looks good in the price range you specified.


"Jon and Courtney" > wrote in message
...
> Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent
grind
> for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.
>
> Courtney Schatz
>
>

The below link goes to an excellent site giving detailed reviews on the
grinders:

http://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/grinders

The Solis Maestro Grinder looks good in the price range you specified.


"Jon and Courtney" > wrote in message
...
> Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent
grind
> for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.
>
> Courtney Schatz
>
>

In article >,
Miles > wrote:

> Scott wrote:
>
> > In article >,
> > "Jon and Courtney" > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> >>stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> >>pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
> >>for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.
> >
> >
> > In that price range, the Solis Maestro Plus can't be beat. Just got mine
> > a few weeks ago. I use it daily for a vac pot.
> >
> > <http://www.baratza.com/html/121>
> >
> Sorry, but I am not familiar with home models. This one is a commercial
> model and quite old, but has only been used a couple of times in the
> last five years. Forgot all about it and recently found it on the back
> of a shelf in my warehouse, and in all probability a deli or restaurant
> customer will grab it up at that price. (I own a wholesale coffee
> company, Bodega Coffee Co.)



"this one"? Which one? Are you the guy who offered the used Mazer for
about $100 more than the OP wanted to spend?

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In article >,
Miles > wrote:

> Scott wrote:
>
> > In article >,
> > "Jon and Courtney" > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> >>stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> >>pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
> >>for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.
> >
> >
> > In that price range, the Solis Maestro Plus can't be beat. Just got mine
> > a few weeks ago. I use it daily for a vac pot.
> >
> > <http://www.baratza.com/html/121>
> >
> Sorry, but I am not familiar with home models. This one is a commercial
> model and quite old, but has only been used a couple of times in the
> last five years. Forgot all about it and recently found it on the back
> of a shelf in my warehouse, and in all probability a deli or restaurant
> customer will grab it up at that price. (I own a wholesale coffee
> company, Bodega Coffee Co.)



"this one"? Which one? Are you the guy who offered the used Mazer for
about $100 more than the OP wanted to spend?

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I went through this a few months ago. One thing to consider is what kind of
beans you are going to be grinding. Some of the grinders I considered got
poor reviews on the oilier beans, such as French Roast. I almost bought the
Solis Maestro, but saw complaints about it when used on oily beans, in fact
I saw someone selling an almost new one because it did not work well with
French Roast beans. The Saeco MC2002 also had complaints about the need for
periodic agitation to keep oily beans flowing, something I also experienced
on the cheaper Braun burr grinder. But if you use the less oily beans, these
grinders should be fine.

I finally bought the Bodum Antigua because the comments and reviews said
that it was good for French Roast. Sells for between $53 and $79. It's
worked well for about four months so far.

http://store.yahoo.com/dotcoms/bo56anbugrwh.html
http://store.yahoo.com/dotcoms/boanbugrbl56.html

"Jon and Courtney" > wrote in message
...
> Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
> for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.
>
> Courtney Schatz

I went through this a few months ago. One thing to consider is what kind of
beans you are going to be grinding. Some of the grinders I considered got
poor reviews on the oilier beans, such as French Roast. I almost bought the
Solis Maestro, but saw complaints about it when used on oily beans, in fact
I saw someone selling an almost new one because it did not work well with
French Roast beans. The Saeco MC2002 also had complaints about the need for
periodic agitation to keep oily beans flowing, something I also experienced
on the cheaper Braun burr grinder. But if you use the less oily beans, these
grinders should be fine.

I finally bought the Bodum Antigua because the comments and reviews said
that it was good for French Roast. Sells for between $53 and $79. It's
worked well for about four months so far.

http://store.yahoo.com/dotcoms/bo56anbugrwh.html
http://store.yahoo.com/dotcoms/boanbugrbl56.html

"Jon and Courtney" > wrote in message
...
> Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying to
> stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent grind
> for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.
>
> Courtney Schatz

Iv'e got fairly good reviewed low end stuff.

Bodum antigua grinder,
and a low end Krups expresso steamer which
is heads and shoulders above the low-end machines
you'll find at Target,etc....

"Steven M. Scharf" > wrote in message
ink.net...
> I went through this a few months ago. One thing to consider is what kind
of
> beans you are going to be grinding. Some of the grinders I considered got
> poor reviews on the oilier beans, such as French Roast. I almost bought
the
> Solis Maestro, but saw complaints about it when used on oily beans, in
fact
> I saw someone selling an almost new one because it did not work well with
> French Roast beans. The Saeco MC2002 also had complaints about the need
for
> periodic agitation to keep oily beans flowing, something I also
experienced
> on the cheaper Braun burr grinder. But if you use the less oily beans,
these
> grinders should be fine.
>
> I finally bought the Bodum Antigua because the comments and reviews said
> that it was good for French Roast. Sells for between $53 and $79. It's
> worked well for about four months so far.
>
> http://store.yahoo.com/dotcoms/bo56anbugrwh.html
> http://store.yahoo.com/dotcoms/boanbugrbl56.html
>
> "Jon and Courtney" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying
to
> > stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> > pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent
grind
> > for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.
> >
> > Courtney Schatz
>
>

Iv'e got fairly good reviewed low end stuff.

Bodum antigua grinder,
and a low end Krups expresso steamer which
is heads and shoulders above the low-end machines
you'll find at Target,etc....

"Steven M. Scharf" > wrote in message
ink.net...
> I went through this a few months ago. One thing to consider is what kind
of
> beans you are going to be grinding. Some of the grinders I considered got
> poor reviews on the oilier beans, such as French Roast. I almost bought
the
> Solis Maestro, but saw complaints about it when used on oily beans, in
fact
> I saw someone selling an almost new one because it did not work well with
> French Roast beans. The Saeco MC2002 also had complaints about the need
for
> periodic agitation to keep oily beans flowing, something I also
experienced
> on the cheaper Braun burr grinder. But if you use the less oily beans,
these
> grinders should be fine.
>
> I finally bought the Bodum Antigua because the comments and reviews said
> that it was good for French Roast. Sells for between $53 and $79. It's
> worked well for about four months so far.
>
> http://store.yahoo.com/dotcoms/bo56anbugrwh.html
> http://store.yahoo.com/dotcoms/boanbugrbl56.html
>
> "Jon and Courtney" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Anybody have recommendations for an electric burr grinder? I'm trying
to
> > stick to the $100 - $150 dollar range. I've heard the Saeco MC 2002 is
> > pretty good. I'm not making espresso; I just want a very consistent
grind
> > for my vacuum pot and French press. Thanks for any advice.
> >
> > Courtney Schatz
>
>