i have it for 5 years now. last year i upgraded the knob with a bigger dialer so now it is very easy to switch from espresso to brew coffee. This upgrade was a big step up! Try it
I bought this grinder around a week ago after a great deal of research, for which your videos were incredibly helpful. (both your thoughts generally on the machine and advice on setting the grind size initially). I couldn't be happier with it! it helps to produce incredibly complex and textured espresso with my Gaggia with a consistent grind quality. Many thanks!
I have the mignon zero which is basically this grinder minus the digital stuff. I love it. You can get wrapped up in the weekly grinder reviews but personally I'd rather just have a reliable workhorse from a company that's been around for a century.
100% agree with your review Tom. They are great grinders and we use ours every day. You're absolutely right about the adjustment wheel. Ours is used exclusively for filter. I designed my own bellows hopper to take a 75g charge and then a couple of pumps at the end and no retention. I strongly suspect this grinder will outlast me. 32K subscribers eh, the count is going up. Great to see.
I've had mine for about two years now. Love it! I'm using it with a Gaggiuino modified Gaggia Classic Pro. I need to find and 3D print some bellows for it and try single dosing.
Had mine nearly 4 years before it decided to jam on some oily beans. Pro-tip: if you take it apart to clean the burrs, MARK THE BURRS FIRST so you put them back exactly the same. It was terrible and was looking at sending it for re-alignment or something, but rotating around and finding the original position fixed it. And really, the burrs were fine, it was the chute that was clogged. I could have saved a lot of trouble with a gentle poke from a chopstick (be careful not to bend the declumping things, but if you do, take it apart and bend them back)
I just bought it online and can't wait to try it. I'm looking for a review that convinces me that I didn't make the wrong choice. Thank you for your excellent review
3yrs is not that long. I have a Eureka Mignon from 2015 (made in 2014) which is all chrome and came with the tall hopper as standard from the store. Am using the same burrs and it grinds for two people (4 or 5 double shots) every day. I love how heavy it is and how the chrome work is so lustrous.
Hello Tom, thanks for the content! How do you find it for a single dose usage? Also, would you rather pick perfetto over specialita if you had to switch from espresso to pour over from time to time? Is 50 mm vs 55 mm burr diameter critical?
Excellent presentation as always. I’ve got mine for a year now and I love it. I also bought an OEM single dose hopper and silicone bellows which is a great step up. Keep on going Tom.
Mine arrived today! Will spend some time learning how to use it and tune it for filter coffee to start. Next project is to an espresso machine to match! I like the Lelit Grace you reviewed, will be considering that one! Thanks for all your content! It’s been very helpful!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hi Tom, I ended up buying the Lelit Elizabeth, like the design with dual boiler. Spent hours trying to dial my grinder in for espresso. With fresh beans I’m grinding just off the point that the burrs are touching. My grounds are like flour 😮. But getting 36g coffee from 18g grounds in 26-30 seconds! And the coffee is AMAZING 😂. Got bellows too! Helps clearing between adjustments! Next is how to steam milk 😊
I bought the Chronos with the espresso burrs and its awesome! I as well have a frustrating time dialing in the grind while switching beans. However its worth it with the quality of the grind once I get it right.
Hi Thomas, are you still satisfied with your Chrono? I'm considering purchasing a Chrono and switching its burrs, would be glad to hear from you. Thanks!
I have the Silenzio variant.. Upgraded from a Graef CM900. Honestly, it made everything better... no more issues with static, the grind adjustment is very precise and easy to use. And so quiet... so so quiet.. This was something that the first morning I used, felt simply amazing. And the Silenzio has an analog timer, which I like, to be honest.
This thing is a beast, picked it up slightly used for like 100€ under msrp and I love it. It's not huge so it doesn't take up that much space on the kitchen counter, grinds very well and as you mentioned the noise it makes is very low/tolerable as compared to other espresso grinders. You simply can't find anything better for espresso for this price, and the nearly full metal build is fantastic. 100% recommend this grinder. And again, I really can't understate how the size of this grinder is so nice and compact, especially compared to others in the price range that are so tall or take up so much space it's ridiculous. I love it!
Thanks for this review! I currently have the 1Zpresso JX Pro that you use in some earlier videos and I'm thinking about an upgrade. Apart from not being manual, have this grinder improved your espressos in any other way? Do you find it easier to dial in for new beans? Is it a big difference taste-wise once you have a bean dialed in? I have a Gaggia classic and I especially find lighter roasts extremely difficult to get right, they always end up sour for me.
Well, you need to extract at a higher temp for lighter roast beans. But yes, this is much nicer to dial in with than a manual grinder, because it's electric. Just need to get the hang of the little knob dial...
Yes. The motor is much larger, 310W compared to 120W, it's slightly quieter, takes up less space, and is made in Italy. Retention between the 2 is similar...
Hello Tom, A little late to the party. I enjoy your videos and no nonsense approach to making good espresso at home. I understood from your video that you had a Ceado grinder in the past. A part from noise, how would you compare the performance with that of the Specialita? Currently using a Kinu M47 Simplicity hand grinder for espresso (2 double shots per day). I would like to get a solid electric grinder that will produce consistent grinds for espresso. I am looking at the Ceado E5P with 64 mm burrs (opens up the option to swap to speciality burrs in future) and the Eureka Mignon Zero with 55 mm burrs for single dosing (like the Specialita but without the timed dosing). It’s difficult to decide because of all the noise on the internet and the current popularity of white brand products. Any input you can provide based on your personal experience is appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Antonella, thanks for your comment. If you want, you could schedule a short Teams meeting to talk about it via my website. There's a lot to talk about, to boil down what's best for your needs. I am biased towards the Eurekas, because in my opinion, they provide the best build and grinds quality for the money. Sure, white label products can do well too, but they are lacking heritage and resale value. The Ceado was nice, hard to adjust though. I like that the Mignon line is a bit smaller. Anyway, reach out to me if you feel like via my website. Cheers! Tom
I have the manuale model without additional sound proofing and it's quite quiet by itself. The silencio models are so nice to listen to! Also a 3d printed hopper and cheap Amazon bellows makes a great value single dose machine
Hi Tom, i have the same grinder and loving it, i use only freshly roasted beans however still find myself quite close to the zero point of the grinder which makes me a bit nervous as it leaves me no room to go finer if say my beans become one week older etc, is it the same with you? I normally use 18g for my shots, if i were to use less like you do i.e 14-15g most likely i wont be able to create enough resistance in my puck. Thoughts?
What espresso machine are you using? I normally am 1.5 notches away from the calibration point. But the La Pavoni for example needs a finer grind. So, I wonder which kind of machine you're using.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks Tom for the reply, i have a Quick Mill Pippa which has 58mm group head, I use IMS double dose basket, WDT and double side tamp too
Hey! Been watching your videos a lot lately, thanks a lot for all the tips! I was recently gifted a Delonghi EC 685 M and would love to upgrade my espresso game. I don't have a grinder, been buying ground coffee from a nearby place, which is not that great, I get that. I wanted to ask what would be some of the tools you'd suggest I grab? I think sorted from highest to lowest in terms of priority I need: - A non-pressurized portafilter as the one that comes with the machine I got is pressurized. (Dunno if this is worth buying one for this specific machine or should I just get a better machine that has one of these?) - A grinder (there are too many different ones, can't choose :() - Buy and try new coffee as it doesn't matter what kind of machine I have I still need to find a coffee I like. If you could provide your opinions on these I would greatly appreciate it, thank you!
Hi there! Thanks for the feedback! I have this Ultimate Video for Dedica: th-cam.com/video/JMyo5A6M_9k/w-d-xo.html In the video description, I have accessories suggested, from most important to least impactful. Have a look there please. For me, bottomless PF and IMS basket are always my first two upgrades. Oh, and a capable grinder. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks a ton for the prompt reply! I'll go ahead and watch that. I also just grabbed this grinder you reviewed, Eureka Mignon Specialita, though I feel like it's kind of a waste, considering Dedica is not such a high end espresso machine. Was wondering it the money would be better spent buying some espresso machine with a built in grinder, something like the Breville stuff considering I mainly make milk based drinks, not an espresso connoisseur myself.
Hello hello! Thanks for this review! One thing that I'm not sure about, is the wheel to set the grind size, it looks very small... Is it still possible to adjust correctly the grind size with such a wheel? Another question is how often this machine is to be cleaned (as you explained it in another video)? Thanks a lot!
Admittedly, the small wheel is a minus point, but it works fine for me, mainly because I stick with the same beans most of the time, and just do espresso. Cleaning? I suppose it'd be good every 3 months or so. I cycle through equipment so often, that mine don't get super gunked up or anything.
Hey Tom, loved your videos! I have delonghi dedica and I'm using hario skerton plus hand grinder with it, however, according to the videos on youtube, it's not enough for a bottomless portafilter with non-pressurised basket in it (which I have) and it's nearly impossible to grind the beans fine enough. Some TH-camrs observe 1:2 ratio espresso output in 28-29 secs with combination of dedica and hario grinder, some couldn't. I've tested mine and the flow was about 20 secs, which is so fast. When I grind with the finer setting of the grinder, surprisingly the water did not even flow appropriately (it was so slow). Also I experience channeling as well although I use WDT and do proper temp. I've switched to fresh beans and will try them in a week but Idk what to do to increase the quality and cream of my shots. Do you recommend buying a nice grinder such as eureka specialita or one of your recommendations for delonghi? Cause, it's more more expensive than the machine itself. I'm stuck at the moment. Any suggestions? Thanks very very much in advance.
Yes, I recommend getting a proper grinder. It will last you years and years, and then you won't have a bottleneck in your preparation if you upgrade to a nicer espresso machine. Grinders are more expensive because they are not as mass produced, and also they require a powerful motor, which costs money. Cheap espresso machines can be built with small parts that are pretty economical. Also, the Eureka is built in Italy, whilst all cheap coffee machines are made in China. Just food for thought,
@@TomsCoffeeCorner you know what, I've purchased eureka mignon specialita and I'm really happy about it. It definitely built like a tank. I'll then try to dial in according to the grind size
Excellent review! This was a contender when I was shopping around for a new grinder. The coffee retention was enough of a factor for me that having to add the additional step of having to use bellows was ultimately the deal breaker (as well as being aesthetically unappealing). It is very quiet, but at the cost of a reduced speed at which it can grind 18g of beans. On the other hand, with its small fooprint and the price point this grinder sits at, it does provide light and fluffy grinds that a lesser quality grinder may have trouble replicating, by producing more clumps and a more requisite WDT into a workflow, where this becomes less of a thing with the higher quality grinders.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I ended up picking up an Olympia Moca SD (single dose) flat burr grinder. Very small form factor and footprint. Low retention, and grinds 18g in ~6 seconds. The grinder is actually constructed to be slightly tilted forward, to help with this. The trade off for that speed, is that it is loud and produces static. RDT has addressed the static, if not the sound.
Thanks for your content. i just bought a ECP3420 and Eureka Mignon Manuale. i found a lot of 3D printed accessories for this grinder on Etsy, theres a shop from germany that sells an awesome inclined base for less retention that im gonna buy soon. did you ever published a comparison between this grinder and the baratza sette30? thanks again for your videos. Greetings from Italy
While I like the ergonomics of the Sette, the Manuale will be better for dialing in for espresso, and it's a much better build quality. Have fun, I think you'll quite like the combo!
Hey Tom, just wondering whether you've had a chance to review the Rancilio Stile and its "Pros & Cons" in comparison to the Eureka Specialita? I do espresso only, using medium-dark roasted beans and I prefer a full body & textured shot. I would really appreciate your opinion. Cheers.
Hello Tom, I am writing to you from Türkiye. I watch your videos without getting bored. I have the same grinder and the same coffee maker. But even though I set the grinder setting very finely, I cannot get good results. Do you have any suggestion for a solution for this?
Hello there! I’m guessing that your beans are probably too old - or in other words roasted too long ago. It could also be that your grinder is not ideal for espresso. Check out this short blog post: tomscoffeecorner.com/what-are-the-best-beans-for-espresso/ These videos may also help: How to Get Crema: th-cam.com/video/00NSG9459a8/w-d-xo.html Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! th-cam.com/video/5BgMKqu8fJI/w-d-xo.html How to estimate bean roast age for Lavazza: th-cam.com/users/liveQmVRpBGOokE How to extract the perfect espresso: th-cam.com/video/piO6c695Op8/w-d-xo.html ***I’d recommend looking on google maps for local coffee roasters. That's the best way to ensure freshly roasted beans. Cheers, Tom
I'd say so, yes. It's an excellent grinder all around, and the Specialita line is known for producing consistent grinds. Just get a bellows to bang out any remaining grinds in the grinds chamber.
Of those, I think the best for the money in Europe is the Specialita. In the USA, I'd get the DF64, as it's much cheaper over there than the Specialita.
Anybody tried to adjust the display brightness with success? I can get to the contrast adjustment option, but does not seem to do anything. According to the user manual: 5.4.6 DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT When starting the machine, keep pressed the grinding start button (6) and then press the button (16) eureka Mignon Specialita 55 Coffee Grinder - icon 3or (17) eureka Mignon Specialita 55 Coffee Grinder - icon 4to access the contrast adjustment. On the display, only the buttons (16)eureka Mignon Specialita 55 Coffee Grinder - icon 3 and (17) eureka Mignon Specialita 55 Coffee Grinder - icon 4To exit the contrast adjustment, press the grinding start button (6).
I bought the Turbo version of this grinder it is exactly the same only difference are the slightly bigger burs and have been using it for about 3 months. Really love the grinder and amazing espresso. Until i did the maintenance cleaning. I cleaned the chute and only removed the upper burs to clean some leftover coffee. The grind settings now all of a sudden have changed alot i needed to go way finer then usual to be able to reach a normal espresso extraction. But the biggest problem is the coffee doesn't taste the same anymore no matter what i do and im absolutely confused as what could have gone wrong. All the extractions taste the same watery, no sugars, acids or bitterness it's so weird grinding finer or coarser nearly doesn't change the flavours at all. Anyone have any tips or trick what i could do ? I already triple checked with multiple TH-cam videos to make sure i didn't displaced anything but the build is simple and you can't really go wrong there.
Hmm, I am not sure, but I recently got a similar comment from someone on the Specialita. I have not experienced this myself, but I will look into it if and when it happens to me. In the meantime, I would suggest contacting your seller, or Eureka directly. Cheers!
Hmm, good question. I have not tried the ESP yet...it's on the list. Well the Breville wins on paper though: 165 vs 70 watt motor, and 60 instead of 20 grind settings.
Love the grinder, but the dial is confusing to me. It says "Fine" and the arrow goes both ways, LOL. So if anyone wants to let me know if they feel to go "finer" is clockwise or counterclockwise I'd appreciate it.
I changed from the Breville (Sage in Europe) SGP to the Eureka.. it's a world of difference in grind size adjustment, clumping and sound levels. The SGP is a good grinder, but I greatly prefer the Eureka Mignon. I will say I love how the SGP handles a really wide range of grinds and has really nice timing functions based on selected grind size.
They make cheaper variants of this, starting already at like $329. That's the Notte: amzn.to/3ql0oiF It doesn't have the silent technology or the display, but does have the same motor, and 50mm burrs.
Notte/Manuale is fantastic! It is loud but I only make 1-3 coffees per day. Very simple machine and very consistent grind as Tom demonstrates on his Specialita. No timer but I weigh each dose
Thanks for watching, comments welcome!
@TomsCoffeeCorner what would you say is best now considering they're very similar - Eureka Mignon Specialita OR Eureka Mignon Zero?
i have it for 5 years now. last year i upgraded the knob with a bigger dialer so now it is very easy to switch from espresso to brew coffee. This upgrade was a big step up! Try it
Where did you get the upgrade knob?
I bought this grinder around a week ago after a great deal of research, for which your videos were incredibly helpful. (both your thoughts generally on the machine and advice on setting the grind size initially). I couldn't be happier with it! it helps to produce incredibly complex and textured espresso with my Gaggia with a consistent grind quality. Many thanks!
Awesome, I am real happy to hear that! Enjoy this nice grinder. 👍
I have the mignon zero which is basically this grinder minus the digital stuff. I love it. You can get wrapped up in the weekly grinder reviews but personally I'd rather just have a reliable workhorse from a company that's been around for a century.
I've had mine about four years now, and I love it.
100% agree with your review Tom. They are great grinders and we use ours every day. You're absolutely right about the adjustment wheel. Ours is used exclusively for filter. I designed my own bellows hopper to take a 75g charge and then a couple of pumps at the end and no retention. I strongly suspect this grinder will outlast me. 32K subscribers eh, the count is going up. Great to see.
Thanks so much, Paul. Did you make a 3D printed bellows, or a rubber one? I agree - this thing is built to last. Cheers!
If you did a 3D printed one, please recommend an STL file link for it. Love this grinder!
I've had mine for about two years now. Love it! I'm using it with a Gaggiuino modified Gaggia Classic Pro.
I need to find and 3D print some bellows for it and try single dosing.
Go for a rubber bellows. The plastic 3D ones get brittle over time, and I feel the rubber ones work better anyhow. Cheers!
Had mine nearly 4 years before it decided to jam on some oily beans. Pro-tip: if you take it apart to clean the burrs, MARK THE BURRS FIRST so you put them back exactly the same. It was terrible and was looking at sending it for re-alignment or something, but rotating around and finding the original position fixed it. And really, the burrs were fine, it was the chute that was clogged. I could have saved a lot of trouble with a gentle poke from a chopstick (be careful not to bend the declumping things, but if you do, take it apart and bend them back)
I just bought it online and can't wait to try it. I'm looking for a review that convinces me that I didn't make the wrong choice. Thank you for your excellent review
3yrs is not that long. I have a Eureka Mignon from 2015 (made in 2014) which is all chrome and came with the tall hopper as standard from the store. Am using the same burrs and it grinds for two people (4 or 5 double shots) every day. I love how heavy it is and how the chrome work is so lustrous.
Idk about You guys but i got it as my first grinder and i love it...3 months in...im amazed by the fact it has zero retention or 0.1 at max
You are the reason I own one 😊 Thanks 👍
Great to hear, and hope you're happy with it!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner 100% Happy with it for half a year now 👍
Nice review. May I know how much to set the fineness level on the wheel please: 1 - 1.5 - 2 - 2.5 or 3 ?
I just ordered this today 6/9/24 from whole latte love per your video, upgrading from a smart grinder pro,
Thx alot Tom
Awesome, I think you'll like it!
Hello Tom, thanks for the content! How do you find it for a single dose usage? Also, would you rather pick perfetto over specialita if you had to switch from espresso to pour over from time to time? Is 50 mm vs 55 mm burr diameter critical?
Excellent presentation as always. I’ve got mine for a year now and I love it. I also bought an OEM single dose hopper and silicone bellows which is a great step up. Keep on going Tom.
Mine arrived today! Will spend some time learning how to use it and tune it for filter coffee to start. Next project is to an espresso machine to match! I like the Lelit Grace you reviewed, will be considering that one! Thanks for all your content! It’s been very helpful!
Sounds great! The Grace is a lovely machine, with great features for the price. Have fun with your choice! Tom
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hi Tom, I ended up buying the Lelit Elizabeth, like the design with dual boiler. Spent hours trying to dial my grinder in for espresso. With fresh beans I’m grinding just off the point that the burrs are touching. My grounds are like flour 😮. But getting 36g coffee from 18g grounds in 26-30 seconds! And the coffee is AMAZING 😂. Got bellows too! Helps clearing between adjustments! Next is how to steam milk 😊
I bought the Chronos with the espresso burrs and its awesome! I as well have a frustrating time dialing in the grind while switching beans. However its worth it with the quality of the grind once I get it right.
Hi Thomas, are you still satisfied with your Chrono? I'm considering purchasing a Chrono and switching its burrs, would be glad to hear from you. Thanks!
@@yagzcolak1648I was wondering if you have gone for crono and changed burrs or the silantzia .
I have the Silenzio variant.. Upgraded from a Graef CM900. Honestly, it made everything better... no more issues with static, the grind adjustment is very precise and easy to use. And so quiet... so so quiet.. This was something that the first morning I used, felt simply amazing.
And the Silenzio has an analog timer, which I like, to be honest.
Thanks for sharing! The Silenzio should also be nice, and cheaper than the Specialita. Cheers!
Hi Tom, I’ve had mine about a year now, & I’m very happy with it👍
Great review. Returning my Encore esp and getting this hands down.
i have a mignon silenzio, this upgrade change my life
Do you still recommend it? I just ordered it
Ive got the Brew Pro as I only make filter and moka pot coffee. Its gotta be one of the most underrated grinders on the market
This thing is a beast, picked it up slightly used for like 100€ under msrp and I love it. It's not huge so it doesn't take up that much space on the kitchen counter, grinds very well and as you mentioned the noise it makes is very low/tolerable as compared to other espresso grinders. You simply can't find anything better for espresso for this price, and the nearly full metal build is fantastic. 100% recommend this grinder. And again, I really can't understate how the size of this grinder is so nice and compact, especially compared to others in the price range that are so tall or take up so much space it's ridiculous. I love it!
Totally agree with you on all those points. I think the Eureka engineers hit a home run with this product. 👍
Thanks for this review! I currently have the 1Zpresso JX Pro that you use in some earlier videos and I'm thinking about an upgrade. Apart from not being manual, have this grinder improved your espressos in any other way? Do you find it easier to dial in for new beans? Is it a big difference taste-wise once you have a bean dialed in? I have a Gaggia classic and I especially find lighter roasts extremely difficult to get right, they always end up sour for me.
Well, you need to extract at a higher temp for lighter roast beans. But yes, this is much nicer to dial in with than a manual grinder, because it's electric. Just need to get the hang of the little knob dial...
I have a eureka chrono with espresso burrs and a gagging classic 2003.. loving the combo
Nice! Good to know that the Chrono works well in that config.
Hi, are you still satisfied with your Chrono? I'm considering purchasing a Chrono and switching its burrs, would be glad to hear from you. Thanks!
@yagzcolak1648 yea, it is my first real grinder so I don't have another point of reference. I bought mine second hand where it was already done.
Hi Tom! Do you prefer the Specialita over the Mahlkönig X54?
Yes. The motor is much larger, 310W compared to 120W, it's slightly quieter, takes up less space, and is made in Italy. Retention between the 2 is similar...
Hello Tom, A little late to the party. I enjoy your videos and no nonsense approach to making good espresso at home. I understood from your video that you had a Ceado grinder in the past. A part from noise, how would you compare the performance with that of the Specialita? Currently using a Kinu M47 Simplicity hand grinder for espresso (2 double shots per day). I would like to get a solid electric grinder that will produce consistent grinds for espresso. I am looking at the Ceado E5P with 64 mm burrs (opens up the option to swap to speciality burrs in future) and the Eureka Mignon Zero with 55 mm burrs for single dosing (like the Specialita but without the timed dosing). It’s difficult to decide because of all the noise on the internet and the current popularity of white brand products. Any input you can provide based on your personal experience is appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Antonella, thanks for your comment. If you want, you could schedule a short Teams meeting to talk about it via my website. There's a lot to talk about, to boil down what's best for your needs. I am biased towards the Eurekas, because in my opinion, they provide the best build and grinds quality for the money. Sure, white label products can do well too, but they are lacking heritage and resale value. The Ceado was nice, hard to adjust though. I like that the Mignon line is a bit smaller. Anyway, reach out to me if you feel like via my website. Cheers! Tom
I have the manuale model without additional sound proofing and it's quite quiet by itself. The silencio models are so nice to listen to! Also a 3d printed hopper and cheap Amazon bellows makes a great value single dose machine
Awesome, thanks for sharing! I haven't heard the Manuale yet...but I remember the MCI was a little on the louder side.
Hi Tom, i have the same grinder and loving it, i use only freshly roasted beans however still find myself quite close to the zero point of the grinder which makes me a bit nervous as it leaves me no room to go finer if say my beans become one week older etc, is it the same with you? I normally use 18g for my shots, if i were to use less like you do i.e 14-15g most likely i wont be able to create enough resistance in my puck. Thoughts?
What espresso machine are you using? I normally am 1.5 notches away from the calibration point. But the La Pavoni for example needs a finer grind. So, I wonder which kind of machine you're using.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks Tom for the reply, i have a Quick Mill Pippa which has 58mm group head, I use IMS double dose basket, WDT and double side tamp too
Hey! Been watching your videos a lot lately, thanks a lot for all the tips!
I was recently gifted a Delonghi EC 685 M and would love to upgrade my espresso game.
I don't have a grinder, been buying ground coffee from a nearby place, which is not that great, I get that.
I wanted to ask what would be some of the tools you'd suggest I grab?
I think sorted from highest to lowest in terms of priority I need:
- A non-pressurized portafilter as the one that comes with the machine I got is pressurized. (Dunno if this is worth buying one for this specific machine or should I just get a better machine that has one of these?)
- A grinder (there are too many different ones, can't choose :()
- Buy and try new coffee as it doesn't matter what kind of machine I have I still need to find a coffee I like.
If you could provide your opinions on these I would greatly appreciate it, thank you!
Hi there! Thanks for the feedback! I have this Ultimate Video for Dedica: th-cam.com/video/JMyo5A6M_9k/w-d-xo.html
In the video description, I have accessories suggested, from most important to least impactful. Have a look there please. For me, bottomless PF and IMS basket are always my first two upgrades. Oh, and a capable grinder. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks a ton for the prompt reply! I'll go ahead and watch that. I also just grabbed this grinder you reviewed, Eureka Mignon Specialita, though I feel like it's kind of a waste, considering Dedica is not such a high end espresso machine. Was wondering it the money would be better spent buying some espresso machine with a built in grinder, something like the Breville stuff considering I mainly make milk based drinks, not an espresso connoisseur myself.
Hello hello!
Thanks for this review!
One thing that I'm not sure about, is the wheel to set the grind size, it looks very small... Is it still possible to adjust correctly the grind size with such a wheel?
Another question is how often this machine is to be cleaned (as you explained it in another video)?
Thanks a lot!
Admittedly, the small wheel is a minus point, but it works fine for me, mainly because I stick with the same beans most of the time, and just do espresso. Cleaning? I suppose it'd be good every 3 months or so. I cycle through equipment so often, that mine don't get super gunked up or anything.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks a lot! 👌
Hey Tom, loved your videos! I have delonghi dedica and I'm using hario skerton plus hand grinder with it, however, according to the videos on youtube, it's not enough for a bottomless portafilter with non-pressurised basket in it (which I have) and it's nearly impossible to grind the beans fine enough. Some TH-camrs observe 1:2 ratio espresso output in 28-29 secs with combination of dedica and hario grinder, some couldn't. I've tested mine and the flow was about 20 secs, which is so fast. When I grind with the finer setting of the grinder, surprisingly the water did not even flow appropriately (it was so slow). Also I experience channeling as well although I use WDT and do proper temp. I've switched to fresh beans and will try them in a week but Idk what to do to increase the quality and cream of my shots. Do you recommend buying a nice grinder such as eureka specialita or one of your recommendations for delonghi? Cause, it's more more expensive than the machine itself. I'm stuck at the moment. Any suggestions? Thanks very very much in advance.
Yes, I recommend getting a proper grinder. It will last you years and years, and then you won't have a bottleneck in your preparation if you upgrade to a nicer espresso machine. Grinders are more expensive because they are not as mass produced, and also they require a powerful motor, which costs money. Cheap espresso machines can be built with small parts that are pretty economical. Also, the Eureka is built in Italy, whilst all cheap coffee machines are made in China. Just food for thought,
@@TomsCoffeeCorner you know what, I've purchased eureka mignon specialita and I'm really happy about it. It definitely built like a tank. I'll then try to dial in according to the grind size
Excellent review! This was a contender when I was shopping around for a new grinder. The coffee retention was enough of a factor for me that having to add the additional step of having to use bellows was ultimately the deal breaker (as well as being aesthetically unappealing). It is very quiet, but at the cost of a reduced speed at which it can grind 18g of beans. On the other hand, with its small fooprint and the price point this grinder sits at, it does provide light and fluffy grinds that a lesser quality grinder may have trouble replicating, by producing more clumps and a more requisite WDT into a workflow, where this becomes less of a thing with the higher quality grinders.
Which grinder did you opt for instead?
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I ended up picking up an Olympia Moca SD (single dose) flat burr grinder. Very small form factor and footprint. Low retention, and grinds 18g in ~6 seconds. The grinder is actually constructed to be slightly tilted forward, to help with this. The trade off for that speed, is that it is loud and produces static. RDT has addressed the static, if not the sound.
@@kyndigvellanti How much more expensive was the Olympia Moca SD (single dose) flat burr grinder? Double? Triple the price?
@@timeiscome At the time, it was about $1,499.
What accessory to be used for reducing retention? I didn't quite catch the name. Thanks.
Thanks for your content. i just bought a ECP3420 and Eureka Mignon Manuale. i found a lot of 3D printed accessories for this grinder on Etsy, theres a shop from germany that sells an awesome inclined base for less retention that im gonna buy soon. did you ever published a comparison between this grinder and the baratza sette30? thanks again for your videos. Greetings from Italy
While I like the ergonomics of the Sette, the Manuale will be better for dialing in for espresso, and it's a much better build quality. Have fun, I think you'll quite like the combo!
Your Gaggia CP looks like it just came back from a trip to Mars 😉
Hey Tom, just wondering whether you've had a chance to review the Rancilio Stile and its "Pros & Cons" in comparison to the Eureka Specialita? I do espresso only, using medium-dark roasted beans and I prefer a full body & textured shot. I would really appreciate your opinion. Cheers.
Hi Steph! No, I haven't. I'm betting it's a quality machine, but it's more expensive than the Specialita...maybe I will try one in the future. Cheers!
Buy a what for it to reduce retention?
Hello Tom, I am writing to you from Türkiye. I watch your videos without getting bored. I have the same grinder and the same coffee maker. But even though I set the grinder setting very finely, I cannot get good results. Do you have any suggestion for a solution for this?
Hello there!
I’m guessing that your beans are probably too old - or in other words roasted too long ago.
It could also be that your grinder is not ideal for espresso.
Check out this short blog post: tomscoffeecorner.com/what-are-the-best-beans-for-espresso/
These videos may also help:
How to Get Crema: th-cam.com/video/00NSG9459a8/w-d-xo.html
Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! th-cam.com/video/5BgMKqu8fJI/w-d-xo.html
How to estimate bean roast age for Lavazza: th-cam.com/users/liveQmVRpBGOokE
How to extract the perfect espresso: th-cam.com/video/piO6c695Op8/w-d-xo.html
***I’d recommend looking on google maps for local coffee roasters. That's the best way to ensure freshly roasted beans.
Cheers,
Tom
Can this grinder work with dosing ring?
is it good enough for the linea micra? thank you!
I'd say so, yes. It's an excellent grinder all around, and the Specialita line is known for producing consistent grinds. Just get a bellows to bang out any remaining grinds in the grinds chamber.
Is this grinder good to use in a coffee truck?
Sure, but I might pick something with larger burrs for a faster grind, if you're doing high output.
Have you got a link for the Bellows to purchase please for this machine cheers.
Sure, this is the best rated one in the UK: amzn.to/43EaCbL
@@TomsCoffeeCorner cheers I just purchased the grinder thank u so much for the help.
Hello, is it better to take the specialita, the xl, the oro single or the df 64v for expresso only please?
Of those, I think the best for the money in Europe is the Specialita. In the USA, I'd get the DF64, as it's much cheaper over there than the Specialita.
my braun kg7070 also three years
Anybody tried to adjust the display brightness with success? I can get to the contrast adjustment option, but does not seem to do anything.
According to the user manual:
5.4.6 DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT
When starting the machine, keep pressed the grinding start button (6) and then press the button (16) eureka Mignon Specialita 55 Coffee Grinder - icon 3or (17) eureka Mignon Specialita 55 Coffee Grinder - icon 4to access the contrast adjustment. On the display, only the buttons (16)eureka Mignon Specialita 55 Coffee Grinder - icon 3 and (17) eureka Mignon Specialita 55 Coffee Grinder - icon 4To exit the contrast adjustment, press the grinding start button (6).
I bought the Turbo version of this grinder it is exactly the same only difference are the slightly bigger burs and have been using it for about 3 months. Really love the grinder and amazing espresso.
Until i did the maintenance cleaning. I cleaned the chute and only removed the upper burs to clean some leftover coffee.
The grind settings now all of a sudden have changed alot i needed to go way finer then usual to be able to reach a normal espresso extraction.
But the biggest problem is the coffee doesn't taste the same anymore no matter what i do and im absolutely confused as what could have gone wrong.
All the extractions taste the same watery, no sugars, acids or bitterness it's so weird grinding finer or coarser nearly doesn't change the flavours at all.
Anyone have any tips or trick what i could do ?
I already triple checked with multiple TH-cam videos to make sure i didn't displaced anything but the build is simple and you can't really go wrong there.
Hmm, I am not sure, but I recently got a similar comment from someone on the Specialita. I have not experienced this myself, but I will look into it if and when it happens to me. In the meantime, I would suggest contacting your seller, or Eureka directly. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner found out it was the ace thing in the chute. It prob moved out of place while cleaning/vacuuming
What grind setting range do find yourself using on this grinder?
Hi! About 2 notches away from calibration point.
Baratza Encore ESP for $240 or the Breville Smart Grinder Pro for $245, for espresso shots, Which one would you buy? 🎉
Hmm, good question. I have not tried the ESP yet...it's on the list. Well the Breville wins on paper though: 165 vs 70 watt motor, and 60 instead of 20 grind settings.
Thank you so much Tom!!
It's quieter than even a Sette?
Everything is quieter than a Sette.
Love the grinder, but the dial is confusing to me. It says "Fine" and the arrow goes both ways, LOL. So if anyone wants to let me know if they feel to go "finer" is clockwise or counterclockwise I'd appreciate it.
It's mechanically intuitive, because righty tighty, lefty loosey. :) If you turn CW, you get finer. Cheers!
How much $ ?
There's links in the description. Prices vary...
Hi all, what if my kid brought the blades up too much, i mean more than two full 360 rotations after the blades closed?
Then the motor would likely stall. In the worst case, the longest it will run is 60 seconds, even in manual mode.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thank you, it looks like the grinder is working fine for now
I compared the Specialita with Sage Smart Grinder Pro. I took the Sage, silent and good grinding results and half the price
Well, they are much different grinders. Flat vs conical. Larger vs smaller motor.
But I mean for the price, the Sage is nice, for sure. 👍
I changed from the Breville (Sage in Europe) SGP to the Eureka.. it's a world of difference in grind size adjustment, clumping and sound levels. The SGP is a good grinder, but I greatly prefer the Eureka Mignon.
I will say I love how the SGP handles a really wide range of grinds and has really nice timing functions based on selected grind size.
Clearly I'm too poor to be here. I like it but can't afford the grinder and expresso machine
$600??… is there something cheaper?
They make cheaper variants of this, starting already at like $329. That's the Notte: amzn.to/3ql0oiF
It doesn't have the silent technology or the display, but does have the same motor, and 50mm burrs.
Notte/Manuale is fantastic! It is loud but I only make 1-3 coffees per day. Very simple machine and very consistent grind as Tom demonstrates on his Specialita. No timer but I weigh each dose
Starbucks coffee is better
-eats popcorn