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Coffee Grinders
- Basic blade-type coffee grinder Krups Fast Touch 203 *Est. $25
- Affordable burr coffee grinder Capresso 560.01 Infinity *Est. $90
- Best burr coffee grinder Rancilio Rocky Doserless *Est. $375
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Best burr coffee grinder
- Grind consistency
- Quiet operation
- Grinds beans directly into portafilter
- Expensive
- Bulky size
- Difficult to use initially
Overall, owners and experts rave about the time-tested Rancilio Rocky. Users say that the relatively quiet Rocky burr grinder allows them to exercise a great deal of control over the fineness of the grind. The only downsides, say owners, are the Rancilio Rocky's bulk and high price tag, but nearly all agree that it's leaps and bounds ahead of the competition. A few owners say there's a learning curve to adjusting the grind settings, but after several uses it becomes easy. The doserless version allows you to grind beans directly into a portafilter. The regular Rancilio Rocky (*Est. $375) comes with a doser receptacle. If you're not as picky about fine-tuning the grind, the more affordable Capresso 560.01 Infinity (*Est. $90) receives many positive reviews. But with 16 grind settings compared to 55 for the Rancilio Rocky, it's easy to see how the Rancilio Rocky allows for more customization. If you're a true espresso aficionado, you may consider the expensive Mazzer Mini (*Est. $700) , which has an infinite grind adjustment rather than pre-set coarseness settings.
We didn't find any professional reviews of the Rancilio Rocky Doserless, but the best user-written reviews of the grinder can be found at CoffeeGeek.com. It is also recommended in a detailed post about grinding coffee on Specialty-Coffee-Advisor.com, although the review of the Rancilio Rocky itself is brief. Further reviews are also posted to Epinions.com, WholeLatteLove.com and Amazon.com.
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Nearly 70 owners at CoffeeGeek.com review the Rancilio Rocky. This popular grinder earns 8.4 stars (out of 10) and is praised for its excellent build quality and consistent grind. Owners say that coffee made from beans ground in the Rancilio Rocky tastes terrific. A few owners quibble with the adjustment dial and say the machine generates a fair amount of static, but most are happy with this grinder.
Review: Grinders: Rancilio Rocky, Contributors to CoffeeGeek.com
The Rocky earns an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 in nearly 55 owner-written reviews here. Owners give it especially high marks for grind quality, but they award slightly lower marks for value. Some owners say they wish the instructions were better and report problems getting the grind adjustment to function well, but most say that Rocky works like a champ.
Review: Rancilio Rocky Doserless Coffee Grinder, Contributors to WholeLatteLove.com
3. Specialty-Coffee-Advisor.com
This detailed review covers many of the basics about grinding coffee, and goes on to recommend three coffee grinders, including the Rancilio Doserless Rocky. The editors say it's their favorite burr grinder for home use because of its ease of use and aesthetic design.
Review: How to Grind Coffee Properly, Editors of Specialty-Coffee-Advisor.com
4. Amazon.com
More than 20 owners post reviews of the Rancilio Rocky at Amazon.com, where it earns 4.5 stars (out of 5) on average. One owner says that Rocky doesn't grind coarsely enough for French-press coffee, and another says that it may not be worth the money, but others say it's extremely sturdy and easy to adjust. A few note that they don't see the need for both the power switch and grinding switch.
Review: Rancilio Rocky Doserless Burr Grinder, Contributors to Amazon.com
5. Epinions.com
A handful of owners post reviews of the Rancilio Rocky. Some owners find the look of this grinder dated, but most say that Rocky has a wide range of grind settings and a commercial feel. What's more, the grind is almost perfectly consistent, they say.
Review: Rancilio Rocky Doser Electric Burr Grinder, Contributors to Epinions.com
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