Virtuoso Grinder
Do your coffee cravings change? One day you need a whole pot of classic coffee and the next you’re dying for a shot of espresso? Baratza’s Virtuoso Grinder can keep up with your changing whims. This best-of-the-best coffee grinder has 40 different grind settings so you can get the consistency you need for your craving. Don’t worry – just because there are 40 settings doesn’t mean the Virtuoso Grinder is a complicated machine. In fact, this sleek and stylish Baratza coffee grinder makes it simple with an easy-to-use timer switch on the right side of the grinder and a front-mounted push button. Baratza’s anti-static grounds container also makes it easy to transfer the coffee from the grinder to your drip machine or French press. And, if grinding for an espresso machine, you can just remove the grounds container and let your portafilter catch the grounds directly. The gear reduction motor on the Virtuoso Grinder is also a big plus because it runs quieter and prevents less heat from reaching your coffee to help preserve the flavor.
After thorough independent research, we selected the Virtuoso Grinder as a 3LUXE "Best Of", to see our other two Coffee Grinder selections visit our Coffee Grinder Overview.
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FEATURES
- 40 Grind Settings
- For the ultimate in flexibility, the Baratza Virtuoso has 40 grind settings. This allows you to grind fine enough for an espresso machine and coarse enough for a drip coffee maker or French press.
- Push Button or Timer Operation The Virtuoso allows the user to activate the grinder with either a push button (located on the front of the machine) or a timer (side of machine) for grinding greater volumes, such as for drip coffee. This adds considerable convenience for many grinding requirements.
- Conical Burr Grinding System The conical burrs in the Virtuoso are arranged so that all the ground coffee drops directly into the ground coffee basket. This means that ground coffee does not accumulate into a receiving area, making it easier to clean, and ensuring that unused coffee is not left behind.
- Grind Directly into your Portafilter Simply remove the ground coffee basket and insert your espresso machine's portafilter handle. Then push button located on the front of the grinder (just above the grounds basket) to grind precise amounts of ground coffee. This is a big benefit because you eliminate the extra step of scooping coffee out of the basket and possibly leaving a trail of coffee grounds on your counter.
- Powerful Gear Reduction Motor A gear reduction motor allows less heat to reach your coffee during grinding, which in turn helps to retain its flavor. Versus the AC motors found in most grinders at this price point, the Virtuoso’s DC motor produces more 4 times the power and spins at less than 1/3 the speed, making it much quieter as well.
- Antistatic System Static electricity can cause grinds to stick to the internal components of a grinder, but the Virtuoso features an upgraded anti-static design that keeps coffee dust to a minimum.
- 8oz Capacity Bean Hopper The whole bean hopper is capable of holding up to 1/2 pound of coffee, so you’ll never run out of beans in the middle of a grinding session.
- High Capacity Ground Coffee Container The ground coffee bin on the Virtuoso holds a full 5oz of grounds, allowing you to grind for a full pot of drip coffee with no problem. And its smooth fit and frosted plastic surface hides oily fingerprints and coffee dust for a clean look all the time.
- The outer burr is designed for easy, “no tools required” removal. This is an important feature as routine removal of accumulated coffee oils is necessary to maintain grinder performance and consistency.
- Removable Bean Hopper The bean hopper is also easily removable without tools, so maintenance is a breeze.
- Housing Construction The housing is made of high impact plastic that resists scratches for everyday use and a nickel-plated metal top and base that feature a satin finish for a beautiful and durable look.
