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  1. Eureka Grinders
    Also really interested in this grinder, so if anyone has used one it would be great to hear any impressions. I was looking at a 65e but the idea of a more versatile, and quieter machine is pretty appealing. I spoke to someone at BB and it sounds like they are all super impressed with the...
  2. Coffee Accessories
    So do you get a fair bit of mess with the 65e if you don't use the yoghurt pot?
  3. Coffee Accessories
    Thanks again. This all seems to be leading me towards the Zenith. I do prefer to buy right first time if possible. I'll certainly check the used market too. Aaron - thanks for the pic! Actually the Eureka doesn't dwarf the Classic too badly does it. Great stuff.
  4. Coffee Accessories
    Nice one guys - thanks for your thoughts. The size is my one concern about the Zenith. From the listed dimensions and with the small hopper it doesn't seem like it'll be monstrous. I have the space for it and - in white - hopefully it'll blend in to the surroundings !
  5. Coffee Accessories
    Hi All, I have had a Gaggia Classic for about a year and have been struggling on with a cheap hand grinder with varying success. I'm now ready to get my first real grinder. Grind quality and ease of use/cleanliness are really of equal importance to me. I am a light user (1 or 2 per day) and...
  6. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    Okay cool, I will bear that in mind - I already have some scales - was hoping they would just be a training aid, but perhaps should just become part of the routine, as you say. I did consider a 2nd hand Mazzer - fantastic looking machines but maybe a little big for my living space. Thanks!
  7. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    Thanks Eyedee: Just trying to keep it as quick and simple as possible I guess - the accurate timer on the Vario seemed like it would eliminate the need to weigh altogether once calibrated correctly. Although this is conjecture since I've never used one before. I'll definitely keep in mind what...
  8. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    Thanks froggystyle - I'll keep that in mind! the least I need to do to the coffee the better I guess that's why i'm leaning towards the Vario since the Mignon grind looks like it needs more attention.
  9. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    Hi guys: Still no luck with the Rhino so far so still just trying to nail down the grinder-choice. If the following were my criteria (besides a grind quality that is at a good level for my Gaggia Classic): 1. Make one double espresso per day. 2. grind directly into the portafilter, 3...
  10. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    Thanks! Hmm yes I did wonder about the basket. My Gaggia only came with the pressurised baskets. Maybe its worth me getting a stock-double unpressurised in the meantime. I thought the Rhino would be a good stepping stone from quality pre-ground to a serious grinder, but now it seems like a...
  11. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    Okay cool, thank you for info I will investigate the Mignon/Vario a little bit further! Did you find there was any issue with grind-retention with the Mignon? This is definitely a very helpful place - I don't think i've ever received so many informative and real-time replies on any other forum!
  12. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    Hi Phil - thanks for the encouragement, and you're so right: learning and making all the mistakes is what makes a solid foundation for any new skill. Regarding the Vario/Mignon I was under the impression that the Mignon had a tendency to fling the grounds around a bit and miss the portafilter...
  13. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    Thanks Guys that's all really helpful. I still have 400g or so of beans. I will experiment with the changes to dose and tamp force that you suggested and see if I can hit a middle-ground that gives me some good results. If I don't see any results, I'll probably switch back to buying regular...
  14. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    My Prep: 1.Switch on Gaggia for anywhere between 15mins to 30 mins. 2. weigh 15g of beans into the Rhino hopper and grind 3. Remove portafilter, wipe dry and tip ground coffee directly in. Couple of good taps of the bottom of the portafilter on the table to try and level it out. 4...
  15. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    Thanks guys. I will definitely bear that in mind. I'd heard about the CO2 thing but because I'd changed 2 variables - suddenly going to fresh beans AND using a hand-grinder it's been difficult to diagnose. Then when the same setting that gushed frothy yesterday choked the machine this...
  16. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    Hi all, I have a standard un-modded Gaggia Classic - a few months old. Using a 15g VST basket with 15g of coffee, with the standard portafilter. 58mm Knock tamper. Weighing the doses with an electric scale (0.1g) For the last couple of weeks I have been using pre-ground coffee from a great...
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