[FlatWhitey]

If you are happy to grind manually I think you would be very happy with it. I think @Cuprajake just got the same grinder? Perhaps he can advise.

If I do go down this route, do you sell these? Given all your input the least I can do is obtain it from you.

 

[cuprajake]

Im really impressed with the 1z pro,

My propper basket has just turned up so can let you know how it performs

 

[BlackCatCoffee]

If I do go down this route, do you sell these? Given all your input the least I can do is obtain it from you.

I appreciate that but I do not sell them. The only hand grinder I offer is the Hario Skelton and although it is a great grinder it is a different class to the 1z.

I am always happy to help and like people to get the best for them, if I offer it then great but rather you get the right tool for the job ?

If you would like to support, have a think about me next time you need some coffee. We have some GREAT coffee coming in in the next week or two.

 

[Skizz]

Fairly certain I first saw this on this forum but, on the subject of single dosing a Mignon this chap seems to have found a convincing solution: Single dosing mignon

And the bellows he used are available here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233556074447

 

[Kannan]

Fairly certain I first saw this on this forum but, on the subject of single dosing a Mignon this chap seems to have found a convincing solution: Single dosing mignon

And the bellows he used are available here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233556074447

Indeed my bellows arrived this morning!

 

[FlatWhitey]

If you are happy to grind manually I think you would be very happy with it. I think @Cuprajake just got the same grinder? Perhaps he can advise.

Im really impressed with the 1z pro,

My propper basket has just turned up so can let you know how it performs

I appreciate that but I do not sell them. The only hand grinder I offer is the Hario Skelton and although it is a great grinder it is a different class to the 1z.

I am always happy to help and like people to get the best for them, if I offer it then great but rather you get the right tool for the job ?

If you would like to support, have a think about me next time you need some coffee. We have some GREAT coffee coming in in the next week or two.

Hi again BlackCat and Cuprjake - thank you both for your responses once again.

And I'll be sure to check out what you have when I'm next ordering coffee. Just received a kilo this week (including some interesting sounding decaf to enable me to keep using the Gaggia as much as possible!) so once I'm through that it'll be on to you.

Now to see if Bella Barista will sell the JX Pro given what their website states about sales...

 

[dbez70]

Hey everyone. I bought a Eureka Mignon Specialita a few months ago. Quick question... I am finding that when changing my grind I am only seeing the results about 2/3 coffees later? Even if I make the change in grind and purge out 10gs of coffee to put in the bin before making a new one it still won't show up till say after the next coffee? I would say I'm consistent in my process ever time etc?

Is this normal? Im happy with the grinder but now wondering whether I should have gone with the NICHE as if I only have a 250g bag of new coffee it won't last long when dialling in?

thanks for you help...

 

[Kannan]

Watch this and see if it helps:

Eureka Mignon Single Dosing



I ordered the puffer bulb thingy after that and you'd be surprised at how much comes out after even doing a purge...

 

[FlatWhitey]

Now to see if Bella Barista will sell the JX Pro given what their website states about sales...

For others interested in ordering, you'll need to email (not call) Bella Barista to check if they can send you what you want as they're running a skeleton service given the circumstances. JX Pro inbound!

 

[jeff-72]

Talking of grinders, what do people think about the Fiorenzato F64? There's a used one on eBay at the moment. Is it worth bidding on?

 

[FlatWhitey]

Talking of grinders, what do people think about the Fiorenzato F64? There's a used one on eBay at the moment. Is it worth bidding on?

Hi Jeff,

I cannot make any comment on the quality of the grinder, just that the listing I see for this (the only one that has bidding) is in Edinburgh and despite having a postage cost advertised, states in the advert 'Collection only'.

Perhaps worth checking with the seller what the situation is.

 

[BlackCatCoffee]

Talking of grinders, what do people think about the Fiorenzato F64? There's a used one on eBay at the moment. Is it worth bidding on?

I have used one of these in the past, they also come badged up as San Remo and a couple of others. In my opinion they seemed to put the budget in to the colour display, hydrometer and didn't really worry too much about how it actually ground coffee. To change the dosing time was a total pain, it was buried in a sub menu behind button presses and holds.

Not a grinder I would recommend. Sorry.

 

[jeff-72]

Hi Jeff,
I cannot make any comment on the quality of the grinder, just that the listing I see for this (the only one that has bidding) is in Edinburgh and despite having a postage cost advertised, states in the advert 'Collection only'.
Perhaps worth checking with the seller what the situation is.

Hanks FlatWhitey - good point. I'll check.

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[jeff-72]

I have used one of these in the past, they also come badged up as San Remo and a couple of others. In my opinion they seemed to put the budget in to the colour display, hydrometer and didn't really worry too much about how it actually ground coffee. To change the dosing time was a total pain, it was buried in a sub menu behind button presses and holds.
Not a grinder I would recommend. Sorry.

Thanks BlackCatCoffee - that's really good to know. Sounds like not one to chase.

Beyond this particular grinder, do you have a view about using commercial grinders at home? Is it a good idea, or would it be better to get the best grinder designed for domestic use I can afford? Any advice gratefully received.

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[BlackCatCoffee]

Thanks BlackCatCoffee - that's really good to know. Sounds like not one to chase.

Beyond this particular grinder, do you have a view about using commercial grinders at home? Is it a good idea, or would it be better to get the best grinder designed for domestic use I can afford? Any advice gratefully received.

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It really boils down to what you are prepared to spend and often what your significant other will let you get away with taking up work top space! There is no doubt you can pick up a bargain in the Mazzer Super Jolly. They are solid grinders and if you can find one that hasn't had too tough of a life in a cafe they will last forever in the home environment. There are lots of mods to improve their home usability too. All that said, there is no getting away from the fact that they are pretty large for a home worktop. A Mazzer Mini would be a great home grinder but they tend to go for quite a lot more. Others to look out for are the Compak / Fracino K6 or Macap MX line.

If you are looking at domestic grinders then I would consider the Eureka Mignon Specialita, we offer them at £355 at the moment. They are solid grinders although the burrs are smaller at 55mm than most commercial units. You get very consistent and speedy output for the money though.

 

[jeff-72]

It really boils down to what you are prepared to spend and often what your significant other will let you get away with taking up work top space! There is no doubt you can pick up a bargain in the Mazzer Super Jolly. They are solid grinders and if you can find one that hasn't had too tough of a life in a cafe they will last forever in the home environment. There are lots of mods to improve their home usability too. All that said, there is no getting away from the fact that they are pretty large for a home worktop. A Mazzer Mini would be a great home grinder but they tend to go for quite a lot more. Others to look out for are the Compak / Fracino K6 or Macap MX line.

If you are looking at domestic grinders then I would consider the Eureka Mignon Specialita, we offer them at £355 at the moment. They are solid grinders although the burrs are smaller at 55mm than most commercial units. You get very consistent and speedy output for the money though.

Thanks so much. That is super helpful. I will check out your recommendations.

 

[allikat]

I have a Compak k6 and it's making me a fine cup right now. If you're seriously looking at used commercial gear then wait a little. When this situation relaxes a little, there will be a new supply from those whose businesses didn't survive. With everything locked down, the usual flow of used gear has stalled.

The only real downsides to commercial machines is they're built like tanks, which is their upside as well. They're big and heavy things, built to work hard for years. I may never need to buy a new grinder for the rest of my life.

 

[hankTremain]

When this situation relaxes a little, there will be a new supply from those whose businesses didn't survive.

Had the same thought. it's sad.
My fear is for the impact on cafes after lock-down. If business is reduced due to a boom in home brewing, fear of a second wave and people living with a reduced budget, keeping a business going when the government are no longer helping with staff wadges could be as hard if not harder than the lock-down situation.

Either way there's likley to be a spike in secondhand commercial coffee equipment over the coming months.

...but maybe this will lead to some new cafe openings?

 

[allikat]

Some of those cafes were failing or upgrading anyway and a good amount of that gear was always going to end up on the market. There's always a flow of gear around. This has all been stopped and is piling up until it's allowed to move again. Even if no extra businesses fail from this, there will still be a flood of the gear that should have been dribbling onto the market over this time.

 

[hankTremain]

there will still be a flood of the gear that should have been dribbling onto the market over this time.

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