Espresso Grinders/Dosers
COFFEE GRINDERS LA CIMBALI
La Cimbali, one of the worlds leading manufacturer of commercial espresso machines, also produces some of the finest espresso grinders in the US market today. Besides being one of the finest made espresso grinders, it's one of the very few in it's class that will fit under most kitchen cabinets and is considered small, but powerful for the commercial setting! This grinder isn't for everyone, but if you're looking for a high quality commercial grade espresso grinder that won't look out of place, you have found it.
Considered La Cimbali's "budget" grinder, the Junior rivals grinders like the Mazzer Mimi in terms of build quality, durability, and the "be all, end all" in espresso grinders. Everything about the Junior is tight, smooth, massive and reeks of quality. No reason this grinder could not be used in any commercial setting. The grinder can be noisy as it grinds your coffee beans very fast!
The styling is very appealing while incorporating many desired features: large grounds catch tray, variable doser, and a high capacity bean hopper. The vernier control of the grinder burrs is just amazing! It uses a detented worm gear drive knob to control the grind fineness to the nth degree. The adjustment for grind fineness can be time consuming - up to 40 turns to go from auto drip to espresso. Just like other espresso coffee grinders, it is not recommended for different coffee brewing methods. You should ALWAYS change grind settings while the grinder motor is powered on. There is also a numeric reading conveniently located below the bean hopper to let you know where your desired grind setting is located.
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