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Sage Barista Express grinder use.

1.4K views 4 replies 3 participants last post by  RobbieL  
#1 ·
I have had a Barista Express for a few years now which I must admit Isn't used daily. Occasionally for a quick coffee I use an Aeropress and have a small hand grinder for that purpose. However due to shoulder injury using the hand grinder can be quite painful. Is is safe to use the Sage occasionally as a grinder on its own. I don't leave the water tank filled when not in use, but I don't know if there is a safe setting that will let me put a hand full of beans in the hopper to grind. Or is buying a separate grinder the best idea.
 
#2 ·
I have the pro and use it with just the beans I need For each shot I weight out 19g and grind. I have not had any problemsI don't clean it out as I use it daily (I do however clean it out on my cleaning routine, once a week or when I change to different beans) so no stale coffee grind will be left but if you don't use it daily It would need more frequent clean out. I don't see it being a problem to find the right setting with some trail and error.