Recommend a Burr grinder

[ultramag]

I'd give another positive review to the Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder. I've only had mine a month or so but am really liking it so far. It struck me as a good compromise between whirly-blade and Rocky kind of money if you're new to the bean and not sure where you're going with it yet.

I arrived home last night and as promised here are a few photos of the Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder.

It might be interesting for some to be able to see what the heck a conical burr looks like.








And here is a shot of the mocha pot showing why we go to such lengths.

[Fumes]

I use a Capresso Infinity as well. I had to develop new static-handling skills, but having done that I'm happy with the Capresso. I'm willing to remain blissfully ignorant of $500 grinders until I have the means to acquire one. In the meantime the Infinity certainly beats the beans out the old whirly blade.

Originally Posted by Fumes

I use a Capresso Infinity as well. I had to develop new static-handling skills, but having done that I'm happy with the Capresso. I'm willing to remain blissfully ignorant of $500 grinders until I have the means to acquire one. In the meantime the Infinity certainly beats the beans out the old whirly blade.

I understand your reference to static, could you share your technique to overcome this? Thanks.

[Fumes]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

I understand your reference to static, could you share your technique to overcome this? Thanks.

It's just a matter of tapping the grounds container at various times to discharge the static. A couple times in the front while grinding (the container tends to vibrate out of place, so this keeps the container in place as well) and then a couple times on each side when the grinding is complete. It's not a complete solution, but it helps keep the mess down a little.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

I understand your reference to static, could you share your technique to overcome this? Thanks.

If you whip a bamboo chopstick inside the grounds reservoir for a second or two that'll usually kill static.

Originally Posted by Fumes

It's just a matter of tapping the grounds container at various times to discharge the static. A couple times in the front while grinding (the container tends to vibrate out of place, so this keeps the container in place as well) and then a couple times on each side when the grinding is complete. It's not a complete solution, but it helps keep the mess down a little.

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

If you whip a bamboo chopstick inside the grounds reservoir for a second or two that'll usually kill static.

Tapping and whipping.

Need I repeat any particular incantation?

thanks for the tips. Sounds like good juju to me.

[Swampper]

Mazzer Mini. You are looking at about $550 to $670, shop around, don't forget ebay.

The Mazzer Jolly is it's big brother, but it probably won't fit under your kitchen cabinets. Conical burr grinders are the ultimate but at 3X the price.