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| GOOD NOT PERFECT - Scores 4/5
I would agree with many of the other reviewers that the coarse grind setting is not coarse enough for cafetiere use. I use setting 3-4 (finer) for espresso use and this works well. Fine for grinding for espresso then but average on cafetiere; it will work but it is not optimal. Also you can get a mild shock from the electric plug when it is disconnected from the mains. | REVIEW BY ANONYMOUS
ON 20 DECEMBER 2008 |
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| 1 YEAR ON STILL GREAT!! - Scores 5/5
I got this product for christmas 2007 and was really excited after having difficulty ordering it from several suppliers. It functions great after at least used 1-2 times per day and with excellent control over the diameter of the ground product for esspresso or caffetiere coffee. I think is probably the best all though the gaggia one for a similar price looks good to.
I chose this one because i had seen the other Dualit products, kettle etc and liked the build quality annd mix of steel and enamaled metle. Although this is of not the same variety as the others it structure is good but lacks in finish with the design marks now rubbing off from mild cleaning over the last year. I do suspect whether gaggia actually make this one and stamp dualit on it.
Really good functioning, build quality and design with the finish of details lacking i would rate as poor. | REVIEW BY ANONYMOUS
ON 09 DECEMBER 2008 |
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| EXCELLENT CONSIDERING ITS FLAWS ARE ALL EASILY RECTIFIABLE! - Scores 5/5
I bought this grinder as the Starbucks Barista (it's REAL name is the Solis 116 - it gets re-badged by Dualit/Starbucks). I've had it for well over a year, and it is performing as well today as it was when I bought it.
So, in all a reliable great value for money grinder, whose misgivings can all be fixed as follows:
1. The 'it grinds to fine' or (as I have found when using it to get a decent espresso) 'it doesn't grind fine enough' problem can be fixed quite simply if you're willing to dismantle it - follow the excellent instructions that can be found by putting 'grinder tweaks' into google.
2. the static problem goes away if you 'earth' the ground outlet with a metal object - which means getting a teaspoon and rubbing it all over the machine (to neutralise the charge the coffee picks up in the tunnel). I do this every so often and don't get problems with static
3. the sliding out drawer can be fixed by wrapping a rubber band around the plastic 'tongue' that sits beneath the drawer. This provides enough friction to keep it in place.
My hope is that this may actually help some folk who experience these problems to enjoy their coffee more...
| REVIEW BY ANONYMOUS
ON 18 SEPTEMBER 2008 |
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| LIFE WITH MY DUALIT BURR GRINDER - Scores 5/5
Well I have had this grinder for about 2 weeks now and I have nothing but praise, before I use to grind my coffee beans using a blade type chopper which was doing the job ok until the blade went blunt and began heating the coffee grind as it chopped. So I began my search for a new one and after reading lots of reviews ,the way to go was with a burr grinder, it actually grinds the beans instead of chop and results in giving me a more robust tasting coffee full of flavour and body. I use a strong roast Italian and brew it on a stove top Bialetti Moka, the cheapest and probably the best way to make freash tasting coffee.The grinder isn't that noisy either compared with my old one, the one thing I will say to people who are thinking of buying this grinder is you will have to experiment with texture of the grind,its all depending on your personal taste,the finer the grind, stronger your coffee will be. Its also a little on the expenseive side compared to the other blade type grinders, but as burr grinders go it is one of the cheapest and as its a Dualit you can expect a long life. All in all a great grinder for the price which will give you a great cup of coffee in the morning. | REVIEW BY ANONYMOUS
ON 20 AUGUST 2008 |
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| FANTASTIC PIECE OF EQUIPMENT! LOOK NO FURTHER :) - Scores 5/5
I just had to come on here and post a wee review of this grinder. I recieved it for my 30th birthday last week (i admit, i chose it then asked people to buy it for me!)
It's everything i expected and more. I've never had such great Crema on my espresso and this is down to the fantastic grind it gives. I've had the Krups grinder for the last 8 years and thought it was fine, i'm a bit of a coffee adict (fiend) and have gone from having a few good cups of strong filter coffee a day to three or four espresso's a day as they are just so darn good!
I don't use an electric coffee maker, i use the Presso hand drawn, rather green friendly coffee machine and this with the fantastic grind i'm getting is giving me superb shots!!!
One thing i'd better mention, it makes a HUGE difference if you get good coffee beans :) even the best supermarket fair trade beans dont compare to a good freshly roasted source (look about online and i'm sure you'll find places that deliver just like i did.)
Well, that's enough rambling, upshot is this machine rocks! You'll not be dissapointed if you get one.
PS, large grind is also totally fine, take my word on this! I scoured the internet for about a week looking to get the very best value for money on a grinder!
Well done Dualit!
Jamie | REVIEW BY ANONYMOUS
ON 25 JULY 2008 |
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