Pourover/Aeropress grinder?

#1: Post by **Unrooted** » March 24th, 2016, 3:11 pm

I do not have an espresso machine, but I would like to upgrade my grinder from my current 3 year old capresso infinity to something with a tighter distribution of grind size.

I could afford a $300-400 grinder now, or something more expensive later. I will eventually get an espresso maker, unless I quit my job and go become a pro barista...

#2: Post by **nickw** » March 24th, 2016, 3:13 pm

If you want the best grind possible for price, I'd go for a Bunzilla.

March 24th, 2016, 3:30 pm

Does bunzilla=Bunn g1?

#4: Post by **nickw** » March 24th, 2016, 3:48 pm

Yes, it's a Bunn G series with the ditting burr conversion.
I believe the Grindmaster 890 uses ditting burrs too.
A search will reveal many posts and opinions on it.

For the price you're not going to do better, or even come close. It would be compared to an EK43.

March 24th, 2016, 4:18 pm

Like this: https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/app/5481256277.html

#6: Post by **nickw** » March 24th, 2016, 4:32 pm

Yup. Although you can find them for less if you look.

Here's a G3 for $150:
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/app/5448118868.html

#7: Post by **drgary** » March 24th, 2016, 6:34 pm

But that will push beyond his budget with the Ditting burrs costing well upwards of $300 and the cost of burr adapters at about $80.

If you don't want to spend that much, Baratza Virtuoso is a good choice, especially if you can find one used. (I have a Bunn LPG with Ditting burrs and a Virtuoso. The BunnDitting is excellent and the Virtuoso is very good.)

#8: Post by **nickw** » March 24th, 2016, 6:45 pm

True, depending on how much he pays for the base grinder.
Even at $125ish he could use the Bunn with the current burrs (as long as they're aren't worn out), it would still great grind for the price. Then he could upgrade later once he has the funds.

March 24th, 2016, 7:19 pm

Do you think the grandmaster 890 comes with ditting burrs?

#10: Post by **CwD** » March 24th, 2016, 7:29 pm

The 890 does, yes. Not sure how they compare to the kr804 burrs in the Bunnzilla. Might perform identically, might be different.

Same grinder as a Mahlkonig GSS under a different brand if I recall correctly.