Both configurations were created for pulling shots of espresso right at your own home. They both come with a 10oz hopper with a bean shut-off collar, making it easy to change beans without spilling them everywhere. Furthermore, the Sette has a convertible device holder, allowing it to grind right into a portafilter or into the included anti-static grounds bin that holds about 5. While the Sette comes with a DC motor like all Baratza grinders, they feature a unique gearbox and drive system that effectively aids in speed reduction, creating a cooler grinding process with a more consistent grind.
In fact, the Sette has changed the game by using this unique gear drive system, allowing the inner burr to spin, rather than the outer burr, resulting in a unique straight-through path with very low grind retention. Changing the grind size is as simple as twisting the adjustment assembly directly underneath the control panel. The Settes have 30 macro adjustments, and 9 stepless micro adjustments, leaving you with nearly an infinite amount of options, though Baratza estimates This stepless micro adjustment feature is distinctive of the Settes, offering much benefit to the home-espresso user.
Additionally, Baratza includes a couple of shims that can be inserted underneath the cone burr, allowing it to grind even finer.
On top of this, both Settes have 3 programmable buttons, allowing you to get the same amount with just one-click. The Sette features 40mm steel AP conical burrs, which are excellent performers for home espresso.
With a grind range of microns, Baratza says that the Sette is of grinding for anything from espresso to Chemex, we have found that using this grinder for anything other than espresso is not ideal. Straight out of the box and set to the coarsest grind was way too fine for a chemex.
While it would be fine for a single-cup pour over or an AeroPress , we did notice that the coarser grinds were less consistent. The difference between the two Sette configurations, then, is that the is a time-based grinder while the W is a weight-based grinder. To state the obvious, a time-based grinder is one that allows you to set the grinder to grind for a certain amount of time, while a weight-based grinder allows you to set a specific amount of weight.
The only difference from the , then, is its weight-based grinding capability. Referring to the opening analogy, the Sette W was one of the grinders we had to bring back on stage. During the first performance, I had a lot of trouble with it, encountering a number of inconsistencies and errors.
For example, when I set the dose-weight to 18g, I would get anything from On top of this, the built-in scale would often be a couple grams off of the actual weight, when compared to a stand-alone Acaia Pearl scale. But, and this is a big but, its second performance was on a different stage. Moving the W from a less-stable brew cart to a sturdy countertop changed its behavior entirely. It was as if I were using a completely different grinder.
Rather than the inconsistencies and scale errors, I was seeing near-flawless dosing and a scale that was spot on with the stand-alone Acaia Pearl. This time, then, with a dose-weight of 18g, I had a consistent One other issue that we encountered, though, was an issue with the built-in scale. When we would use a portafilter that comes standard with La Marzocco Linea Minis, which weighs about g, the scale would seem to bounce up to the target rate right after turning on.
After reaching out to Baratza, they assured us that they are in the middle of investigating this right now. However, portafilters that get above about g, especially ones with particularly heavy handles, can, at this point, confuse the grinder and lead to errors.
However, while there are some unreliable outcomes if conditions are subpar, we definitely recommend the W. If you have a commercial espresso machine at home, it may be wise to weigh your portafilter before purchasing, at least until the issue is fix. Nevertheless, dosing by weight is something that offers much more consistency than dosing by time.
However, that benefit does come with a higher price tag. Therefore, we recommend both configurations of the Sette, the and the W, to the entry-level user who makes espresso at home. Both configurations use the same high-torque DC motor alongside a belt drive transmission that helps with temperature regulation and smoothness of grind, producing a grind speed of 1. The Vario comes with 54mm flat ceramic burrs steel burrs can be purchased separately , the largest burr-set that Baratza offers.
The included Swiss manufactured ceramic burrs reduce grind retention and offer better uniformity than many other ceramic burrs on the market, while holding true to the longevity that is characteristic of ceramic burrs. With a little bit of force, and the included tools, the ceramic burrs are quite easy to remove for cleaning and for calibration. However, there are no instructions included regarding tool use, so if you are unfamiliar, give us a shout or look online for a tutorial video.
Adjusting the grind is very simply: there are 10 macro adjustments on the right side of the body, indicated numerically from fine to coarse, On the left side, then, you will find 23 micro adjustments, indicated alphabetically from finer to coarser, A-W.
With 10 macro and 23 micro adjustments, the Varios have different grind sizes. We found that the Varios had a grind retention of about 1g. Although the grind range of the Varios is quite large, , the ceramic burrs make this grinder much better at grinding for espresso. Of course, the steel burrs purchased separately would make using the Varios at coarser grinds more consistent and better for manual or automatic drip brewing.
Like the Sette, the difference between the two configurations is that the Vario is a time-based dosing grinder, while the Vario-W is a weight-based dosing grinder. Where the Vario excels, as compared to the Sette, is when it comes to grind consistency, as well as the ability to have a larger grind range. Another distinguishing feature is that the Vario has an 8oz hopper and a 6.
Regarding the Vario, the hopper can be a little difficult to push down. In fact, personally, I felt a little nervous about how much force I was having to use.
In addition, we have a blog explaining each of our grinders or you can watch our video. We encourage you to use these as starting points and then delve into our product pages for more information.
Grinds for French press, drip and espresso. Suitable for basic and advanced espresso machines. Base model of the Series. Macro adjust with 31 steps of adjustment. Micro adjust to dial-in the perfect espresso. Intelligent logic utilizes historic data and grinding speed to automatically adjust the stop point to deliver the desired grind weight. Exceptional cup quality for home, office and business.
Accurate dosing using digital timer and programmable buttons. Sturdy metal PortaHolder, grind direct into portafilter. Its simple features and consistent grind will help you get a good start in the world of specialty coffee without hurting your wallet more than necessary.
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The Baratza Encore doesn't need an introduction. Well, at least not if you're a coffee geek. For the rest you, let me tell you this: Not only is the Encore the perfect beginner grinder — it also very likely that you won't ever need to upgrade ever again. September 10, Introduction Baratza is an American grinder company founded The Encore is ideal for pour over.
If you always buy fresh coffee beans from a local roaster, and have started to experiment with using different kinds of mineralized water for your brew, then you might belong to the demography that could benefit from an even better grinder. This burr is used on the more expensive Virtuoso, and it will give an even more consistent particle distribution.
Effectively, this is a way to turn your Encore into a Virtuoso at a lower price. This is good because it means that the grinder doesn't produce much heat while grinding. Up to 40 grind settings to tailor to all kinds of brew styles. You can brew both Aeropress, French press and pour over with this guy. However, I wouldn't recommend it for espresso. Great customer service: Baratza is famous for going that extra mile.
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