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Upgrading grinder ... any advice?
Hi All,
I currently have a Breville Smart grinder which has served its purpose (espresso grinder only) pretty well for the last couple of years. However, the time has come to seriously consider the next step. I've read heaps and have the following thoughts. I'd appreciate feedback and/or corrections from anyone ...
1. The new grinder would be for espresso drinks only (I use an Alex Duetto II).
2. I'm pretty set on doserless.
3. I'm not sure I can go to a big conical yet, but haven't ruled it out. Similarly with say a Versalab (would really have to be able to justify the spend in terms of flavor and consistency). Info around suggests the big conicals are a bit easier to dial in than the flats - flavor profile is different, but not necessarily better. Should note I drink mostly small FWs, no sugar etc, and the odd straight shot.
4. Assuming I don't go the route discussed in 3, I'm mostly interested in a MACAP m4d. I guess in an ideal world I'd like to try out this grinder and compare with an M7D or MAZZER equivalent (Kony E?). I'm assuming I'd notice a flavor improvement if I compared the Smart grinder with any of these.
5. Anyone know where in Brisbane (or closer to Toowoomba!!) I could try these grinders?
Thanks for anyone whose managed to read all that.
Pete
I currently have a Breville Smart grinder which has served its purpose (espresso grinder only) pretty well for the last couple of years. However, the time has come to seriously consider the next step. I've read heaps and have the following thoughts. I'd appreciate feedback and/or corrections from anyone ...
1. The new grinder would be for espresso drinks only (I use an Alex Duetto II).
2. I'm pretty set on doserless.
3. I'm not sure I can go to a big conical yet, but haven't ruled it out. Similarly with say a Versalab (would really have to be able to justify the spend in terms of flavor and consistency). Info around suggests the big conicals are a bit easier to dial in than the flats - flavor profile is different, but not necessarily better. Should note I drink mostly small FWs, no sugar etc, and the odd straight shot.
4. Assuming I don't go the route discussed in 3, I'm mostly interested in a MACAP m4d. I guess in an ideal world I'd like to try out this grinder and compare with an M7D or MAZZER equivalent (Kony E?). I'm assuming I'd notice a flavor improvement if I compared the Smart grinder with any of these.
5. Anyone know where in Brisbane (or closer to Toowoomba!!) I could try these grinders?
Thanks for anyone whose managed to read all that.
Pete
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