Comments on: Grinding Away http://cleanhotdry.com/espresso/grinding-away/ The thoughts, rants, and dreams of the industry's finest baristas Tue, 08 May 2012 14:27:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Mike http://cleanhotdry.com/espresso/grinding-away/comment-page-1/#comment-182 Mike Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:40:00 +0000 http://cleanhotdry.com/?p=119#comment-182 Nuova Simonelli does not appeal to me enough. Check consignment places, you will find this brand more than any other ... my complain about this brand is, it is a Toyota. Cheap, somewhat reliable in the first few years. Then you regret of having it in the first place. I am speaking from experience. Nuova Simonelli does not appeal to me enough. Check consignment places, you will find this brand more than any other … my complain about this brand is, it is a Toyota. Cheap, somewhat reliable in the first few years. Then you regret of having it in the first place. I am speaking from experience.

]]> By: george http://cleanhotdry.com/espresso/grinding-away/comment-page-1/#comment-181 george Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:30:15 +0000 http://cleanhotdry.com/?p=119#comment-181 @Anth - That's the one - the very same that Mr. Hoffman took the title using last year. Will officially decide in the next 2 days if it is going to be the one, but at this point it hasn't shown us a reason it won't be. It is oh so quiet and quick, I love it. @Anth -

That’s the one – the very same that Mr. Hoffman took the title using last year.

Will officially decide in the next 2 days if it is going to be the one, but at this point it hasn’t shown us a reason it won’t be. It is oh so quiet and quick, I love it.

]]> By: Anth http://cleanhotdry.com/espresso/grinding-away/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Anth Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:37:44 +0000 http://cleanhotdry.com/?p=119#comment-180 Malkoenig K...30? Or whatever the model is? The doserless one? Malkoenig K…30? Or whatever the model is? The doserless one?

]]> By: george http://cleanhotdry.com/espresso/grinding-away/comment-page-1/#comment-179 george Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:34:33 +0000 http://cleanhotdry.com/?p=119#comment-179 @Shawn - The Anfim is great. My reasons for not having warmed up to it had nothing to do with the final taste in the cup remember. That being said - It's probably used by most competitors because it's perfectly consistent and has zero wastage (points are lost for every gram of coffee not used that was ground). Using something like a mazzer can be a near suicide mission in the waste control area. As for 3rd wave cafes, one has to think of the amount of training time you are saved, as well as the obvious waste factor. Most 3rd wave cafes are small or independents and wasting coffee is not something they can afford. Obvious solution? Anfim. As a post edit as well to the post, I was recommended to dose as the coffee was grinding (as oppose to pressing the button and waiting) and I am enjoying it much better. We've also brought in a Mahlkonig however, and that seems to be the way we are going to go. @Shawn -

The Anfim is great. My reasons for not having warmed up to it had nothing to do with the final taste in the cup remember. That being said -

It’s probably used by most competitors because it’s perfectly consistent and has zero wastage (points are lost for every gram of coffee not used that was ground). Using something like a mazzer can be a near suicide mission in the waste control area.

As for 3rd wave cafes, one has to think of the amount of training time you are saved, as well as the obvious waste factor. Most 3rd wave cafes are small or independents and wasting coffee is not something they can afford. Obvious solution? Anfim.

As a post edit as well to the post, I was recommended to dose as the coffee was grinding (as oppose to pressing the button and waiting) and I am enjoying it much better. We’ve also brought in a Mahlkonig however, and that seems to be the way we are going to go.

]]> By: Shawn http://cleanhotdry.com/espresso/grinding-away/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Shawn Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:31:29 +0000 http://cleanhotdry.com/?p=119#comment-178 The Anfim can't be too bad..... It was used by the current WBC Champ, Canadian Champ,who finished 5th at this years WBC, 2nd place finisher USBC, !st Place PNWRB, and countless other baristas, and dozens and dozens of 3rd wave cafes! lol Zane The Anfim can’t be too bad…..

It was used by the current WBC Champ, Canadian Champ,who finished 5th at this years WBC, 2nd place finisher USBC, !st Place PNWRB, and countless other baristas, and dozens and dozens of 3rd wave cafes!

lol
Zane

]]> By: Anth http://cleanhotdry.com/espresso/grinding-away/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Anth Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:10:35 +0000 http://cleanhotdry.com/?p=119#comment-177 I think it makes sense that you got the best shot out of the grinder you're used to. I've used Anfims for a year plus and of all the grinders I've used, it's the one I'm happiest with. The Mythos looked pretty neat when my friend used it in competition, the angular position of the motor is the first step I think in a huuuge overhaul of grinder appearances and functions over the next couple years. There's just so much room for improvement. I think it makes sense that you got the best shot out of the grinder you’re used to. I’ve used Anfims for a year plus and of all the grinders I’ve used, it’s the one I’m happiest with. The Mythos looked pretty neat when my friend used it in competition, the angular position of the motor is the first step I think in a huuuge overhaul of grinder appearances and functions over the next couple years. There’s just so much room for improvement.

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