Mazzer Mini

*Est. $700
Reviewed
October 2011
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Mazzer Mini

Pros
  • Almost infinitely adjustable grind
  • Commercial grade
  • Large capacity
  • Even grind
  • Grounds fine enough for espresso
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Overkill for casual users
  • Heavy
 
 
 
 

Reviewers at coffee enthusiast sites consistently rave about the Mazzer Mini, and the majority agree that this commercial-grade coffee grinder‘s hefty price tag is justified. With a stepless grind adjustment, owners can adjust the coarseness of the grind to their own preference, rather than rely on pre-set coarseness settings provided by the factory. Because the Mazzer Mini's commercial-grade functionality has been adapted for home use, it comes with a shorter hopper that lets the grinder fit under kitchen cabinets. This 22-pound burr grinder is durable and holds up to a pound of whole beans. If you have only an occasional need for a grinder, the Capresso Infinity 560.01 (*Est. $90) is a bargain by comparison, but it may not produce an espresso-quality grind for discriminating tasters. The Rancilio Rocky Doserless (*Est. $375) is substantially less costly than the Mazzer and still capable of producing a high-quality espresso grind.

The best reviews of the Mazzer Mini come from coffee enthusiasts at owner-review sites, such as CoffeeGeek.com and WholeLatteLove.com. We also found a detailed review of the Mazzer Mini on Home-Barista.com.

     
 
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Our Sources

1. CoffeeGeek.com

About 55 coffee enthusiasts review the Mazzer Mini at CoffeeGeek.com, giving this commercial grade grinder an average rating of 9.3 out of 10, the highest average rating of any grinder with more than 10 reviews on the website. Owners say the Mazzer Mini is the "gold standard" and "justifiably worth every penny."

Review: Grinders: Mazzer Mini, Contributors to CoffeeGeek.com

2. Whole Latte Love

Nearly 25 owners give the Mazzer Mini an average rating of 4.6 stars (out of a possible 5) on WholeLatteLove.com. Reviews are consistent with those found on CoffeeGeek.com, with owners saying this machine is worth the price and is quite durable.

Review: Mazzer Mini Coffee Grinder, Contributors to WholeLatteLove.com

3. Home-Barista.com

This detailed review of the Mazzer Mini is part of an extensive analysis of high-end espresso grinders by Dan Kehn. Kehn praises the Mazzer Mini for its solid construction and accurate calibration; he says most owners report that they don't have to alter the grind adjustment more than half an inch either way of the factory setting.

Review: Mazzer Mini Espresso Grinder, Dan Kehn

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