De'Longhi, Coffee Grinder KG79, Black & DLSC058 Coffee Tamper, Stainless Steel

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De'Longhi, Coffee Grinder KG79, Black & DLSC058 Coffee Tamper, Stainless Steel

De'Longhi, Coffee Grinder KG79, Black & DLSC058 Coffee Tamper, Stainless Steel

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I've spoken about the DeLonghi coffee grinder in various other posts and YouTube videos, so I thought it was about time I actually created a De'Longhi KG79 review. De'Longhi KG79 Burr Grinder With the second generation gearbox, the Encore is more durable and quieter than the first version, and Baratza apparently did some really vigorous testing of the failsafe built in to stop the grinder from breaking if foreign objects end up in the burrs, by trying to grind metal screws, which lead to everything stopping instantly and the thermal cutout being triggered, with no damage to the gears or the motor. As I've mentioned this is one of the grinders that have these blunt grinding wheels, and while in theory, I'd rather have burrs than blades, and at least you can select a grind size with these, the fact is that they're really crushing the beans rather than grinding them. Any grinder that is intended to be used for espresso and/or for brew methods really needs the ability to make macro and micro adjustments, and I'm surprised, if I'm honest, that all of the other grinder brands haven't followed suit here, as it just makes sense. If you’re in the market for an electric burr coffee grinder, look no further than the DeLonghi KG79. It consistently produces fine, flavorful grounds. Features of DeLonghi KG79 Coffee Grinder

I understand why Niche did this, as it's all part of the minimalist design, but given that Eureka has made the Oro using the Mignon XL which does have a touchscreen display with a programmable display, it seems they've removed that purely to make it more like the NZ, which I think is a mistake, personally. I think if they'd have kept the doses, they'd have possibly tapped into a market of people who love the idea of the NZ but who want the convenience of being able to grind pre-set doses. The De'Longhi KG79 coffee grinder, also known as the De'Longhi KG79 Professional burr grinder, which I find slightly annoying (which I'll talk more about shortly) is a budget electric coffee grinder, which I've spoken about before in my best budget coffee grinders post.If you've used a blade “grinder” previously to smash coffee beans into various shapes and sizes, then this will probably be quite a bit quieter. Grinding Speed This is the latest “Zero” option from Eureka, and while the Oro Zero (below) is the zero retention version of the Mignon XL with the bigger, “diamond inside” burrs, this is the Zero retention single doser version of the Mignon Specialita, and at the price point they've set it at, I think it's a very interesting alternative to the Niche Zero. The one thing that I wish the Niche Zero had, is dosing. The simple on-off switch is cool, but when you're in a rush in the morning and trying (and failing because I just can't do it) to multi-task, having to stand there for 10-15 seconds waiting for the grinder to finish isn't a massive deal, but I'd prefer being able to use a programmed dose if I choose to. The small and sleek shape of the DeLonghi Coffee Grinder fits snugly in any kitchen. The colour is modern, and it won’t be a huge eyesore. It has built-in cord storage, as well. You won’t struggle to store it away neatly or worry about the cord getting damaged. But for pressurized baskets, this grinder should be fine, you don't need to get super fine with these kinds of baskets.

This is a VERY cheap coffee grinder. It's important that you know that if you're thinking of buying one. Please don't believe the “professional” bit. Professional or “commercial” coffee grinders cost from the several hundreds into the thousands. The one thing most (there are one or two exceptions) of these grinders have in common, though, is that they're all-rounder grinders, not specialist grinders, and most of them won't work with espresso with traditional baskets, which requires a finer grind. Mid Range & Upwards Burr Grinders It's a very well made, sturdy grinder, with high quality 50mm tempered steel flat burrs, and to me, it looks more along the lines of a small commercial grinder. I've put the build quality as the special feature because although this is a no-frills grinder, there are no bells or whistles, the build cost has clearly gone into the components and build quality, as it does look and feel very solid and sturdy considering the relatively low price. For most brew methods, from Aeropress, through filter to cafetiere, I think the DeLonghi KG79 is fine. As I said in the nutshell description, if you spend more you'll get more, but for this kind of price I don't think you'll get a great deal better from an electric burr grinder. This is a 40mm conical steel burr grinder, and it's a grinder that has been generally well accepted within the home barista market along with the Eureka Mignon as one of the obvious choices for an entry to mid-level burr grinder, especially for espresso although it'll work well with manual brew methods too.If you're willing to pay the price mainly for the DeLonghi brand name and to have a grinder that matches the looks of your espresso machine, then that's fine, but if you're just shopping based on performance and durability, personally I'd recommend the Wilfa Svart, or the Gaggia MD15 if you're considering switching over to traditional baskets. Some of the marketing blurb does have me shaking my head, if I'm honest, for example, this is listed as working for espresso, cappuccino, and Americano… The obvious error with this is that they're all the same thing, cappuccino and Americano are of course made from espresso, and actually, saying that a grinder is compatible with espresso is an error, too, although it's an error many of the grinder brands make. The Baratza Vario is an interesting choice, especially when weighing up your options with the Sette 270 wi below, as they're almost the exact same price but offer slightly different specialities.

I can't say I think it's THE best cheap coffee grinder, there are a couple of other similarly priced burr grinders that are also worth looking at, and one in particular which is just a bit more money & I think is quite a bit better overall. For more, see: Via the Smart Grinder Pro, I was able to get great results, with plenty of range left (I was around at about setting 16, so nowhere near finest). With the Krups GVX231 and the De'Longhi KG79, I couldn't get anywhere close to acceptable via standard baskets, so very under-extracted espresso.Due to its positioning on the circuit board the "footprint" doesn't really matter although the lead length will This looks like a smaller sibling of the popular DF64 and DF83 single-doser grinders and is sold by Turin & Miicoffee who also sell these grinders, but it's actually produced by a different Chinese manufacturer, so although this is an interesting grinder for the price, it's worth noting that it's not actually related to the DF grinders other than being sold by a couple of the same brands who also sell the DF64 & DF83. An important note on this grinder is that as with the other grinders at this kind of price point, it won't grind fine enough for espresso if you use standard, non-pressured baskets. As I mentioned earlier, if you're using a budget espresso machine with dual walled baskets, then you'll be able to work with a grinder like this, however, if you're using standard, traditional baskets, it's unlikely you're going to be able to grind fine enough with any of these grinders, and you also don't have the fine-tuning adjustment you'd want for dialing in the grind with traditional baskets. The timer options seem like a good idea actually, instead of having to remember how long you ground for to achieve a particular grind size, you can just adjust the timer wheel, so once you find a grind size that works (well, a grind time, which should result in a similar overall grind size) you can just leave it at that setting. Best Grinding Wheel Grinders The Melitta Calibra is a relative newcomer when it comes to coffee grinders, but they're not a newcomer to coffee in general, in fact Melitta invented filter coffee!

If you can get beyond the brand name ;-), this appears to be a similar but slightly more premium version of the first blade grinder featured above, with the same kind of removable grinds cup, but by the looks of it slightly more in the way of finesse, and with multiple timer options. It does grind fast, so the beans do become heated to a certain degree. But when all is said and done it's a very cheap grinder, and it will do the job as well as any other grinder at this price in my opinion. The KG79 is priced competitively, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high-quality coffee grinder that is also affordable. Pros and Cons of DeLonghi Burr Coffee Grinder KG79 Pros How noticeable this is going to be in the cup, though, is going to come down to the palate of the person drinking the coffee. Someone just getting into the home barista hobby isn't going to have as developed a palate as they will a few years in, and I'm speaking from experience here. The bellows and the lid leave a bit to be desired, I think this is the worst feature of the grinder where looks are concerned, the main body of the grinder looks really good for the money, but they do the job, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder.This doesn't ensure perfect extraction, it ensures that the user can produce something which looks the part, with a cheap espresso machine, a cheap grinder or with pre-ground coffee beans. Anyway, I'm a big fan of the Mignon Specialita, and there's very little I don't like about it. The only thing I can think of, if you were pushing me for any criticism, would be that although the grind adjustment is infinite, the numbers are far apart. There are 10 settings on the adjustment wheel (0-5 with half step increments), but if you're grinding for anything other than espresso you may end up going over a full revolution of the wheel and being at 0 again with no reference to tell you that.



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