Technivorm

10-26-2008, 06:13 PM

Went with the MoccaMaster also. Have been waiting a month on delivery. Everyone seems to have them on back order but I have a Fed ex tracking number now. Picked up a Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Mill which has already arrived. It is a great grinder. Looking forward to some great coffee.

10-27-2008, 06:20 AM

You've got the same grinder as I have as well. Now what I know what your budget is like, I'd suggest springing for another $20 and picking up a Swissgold KF4 filter. I tried paper filters for a while, but those didn't come close to the Swissgold. You get a lot more oils coming through it. More sediment too. It comes the closest to press pot (French press) coffee I've had.

What's your roaster?

10-28-2008, 11:58 AM

Thanks for the help I will order one!

10-29-2008, 04:53 PM

The Technivorm showed up yesterday. I can honestly say I have never tasted coffee before!! This machine is great, I dont know how it does it but I am using the same beans and the coffee is totaly different. Great taste!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mister Moo · 10-29-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fullauto

The Technivorm showed up yesterday. I can honestly say I have never tasted coffee before!! This machine is great, I dont know how it does it but I am using the same beans and the coffee is totaly different. Great taste!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That would be the effect of water at the correct temperature. Nice.

DocLogic77 · 01-24-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fullauto

The Technivorm showed up yesterday. I can honestly say I have never tasted coffee before!! This machine is great, I dont know how it does it but I am using the same beans and the coffee is totaly different. Great taste!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's exactly how I felt. If you don't roast your own beans...try it. It's another huge leap in flavor. The BlackDog himself pushed me off that ledge...and I am truly appreciative.

01-24-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fullauto

Picked up a Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Mill which has already arrived. .

After a few months and a lot of emails with the grinder people I have to say stay away from this grinder!!!! Went back to my cheap Kitchenaid for now. The Virtuoso Is a POS.

DocLogic77 · 01-24-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fullauto

After a few months and a lot of emails with the grinder people I have to say stay away from this grinder!!!! Went back to my cheap Kitchenaid for now. The Virtuoso Is a POS.

try the rocky rancilio...what a terrific grinder...worth every penny.

01-24-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DocLogic77

try the rocky rancilio...what a terrific grinder...worth every penny.

Thanks for the heads up I will check it out.

germantown rob · 02-03-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fullauto

After a few months and a lot of emails with the grinder people I have to say stay away from this grinder!!!! Went back to my cheap Kitchenaid for now. The Virtuoso Is a POS.

Sounds like you got a real lemon, that sucks. I have had no problem with mine and got it from recommendations from people who have them. I would have gone for the Rocky for the extra $150 if I did espresso at home but lucky for me I have put off that expensive end of things.

Swampper · 02-03-2009, 08:57 PM

Technivorms are cool. My local coffee shop sells them, and they move quite well.

I don't think a top shelf grinder is needed for a drip or pour-over coffee maker. However, the highly adjustable burr grinder is essential for us loons who pull espresso shots every morning.

DocLogic77 · 02-03-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Swampper

Technivorms are cool. My local coffee shop sells them, and they move quite well.

I don't think a top shelf grinder is needed for a drip or pour-over coffee maker. However, the highly adjustable burr grinder is essential for us loons who pull espresso shots every morning.

Yup...espresso is a sickness...i love it.

10-26-2008, 06:13 PM	#1
Fullauto Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Technivorm Went with the MoccaMaster also. Have been waiting a month on delivery. Everyone seems to have them on back order but I have a Fed ex tracking number now. Picked up a Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Mill which has already arrived. It is a great grinder. Looking forward to some great coffee.

10-27-2008, 06:20 AM	#2
badhangover Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Technivorm You've got the same grinder as I have as well. Now what I know what your budget is like, I'd suggest springing for another $20 and picking up a Swissgold KF4 filter. I tried paper filters for a while, but those didn't come close to the Swissgold. You get a lot more oils coming through it. More sediment too. It comes the closest to press pot (French press) coffee I've had. What's your roaster?

10-28-2008, 11:58 AM	#3
Fullauto Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Technivorm Thanks for the help I will order one!

10-29-2008, 04:53 PM	#4
Fullauto Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Technivorm The Technivorm showed up yesterday. I can honestly say I have never tasted coffee before!! This machine is great, I dont know how it does it but I am using the same beans and the coffee is totaly different. Great taste!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-03-2009, 08:57 PM	#11
Swampper Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indian Territory Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: Technivorm Technivorms are cool. My local coffee shop sells them, and they move quite well. I don't think a top shelf grinder is needed for a drip or pour-over coffee maker. However, the highly adjustable burr grinder is essential for us loons who pull espresso shots every morning. __________________ Flying like a cement kite.