OK, so great value... Oh yes!...but WHY didn't I listen to the other reviewers? Others had said "great grinder but NOT for espresso." I ignored them at my peril thinking "...well...it says for 'Espresso' on the SIDE OF THE MACHINE!! and even on the box!...and it's a burr grinder so can't be THAT bad. Those reviewers with 1 star must have had a bad experience?"...NO NO NO!!! I've wasted £42! It is FAAAARRRRR too coarse for my serious espresso making (head-in-hands & sign).
I tried fiddling with it....moving the burr in and out...double grinding...triple grinding...no no....
*sigh*...no
Have a look at the picture...this is the finest I could get at setting 1...the machines finest.
Look...if you're making french press, or want a watery espresso with hardly any crema...then be my guest. Mine however will be returned or sold on eBay. :(
I guess there is a reason why decent Burr Grinders cost at least twice as much.
I know I gave it 2 stars...not one...but only becuase I feel bad for the manufacturer and I guess for non serious coffee drinkers it may be fine. But for me....it's a sad day when you get excited about an Amazon package and then very quickly it turns sour.
In summary:
CHEAP AND NEAT BUT FINEST GRIND **TOO** COURSE FOR ESPRESSO.
| Brand | Melitta |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 6741433 |
| Colour | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 16.5 x 25.5 cm; 1.6 Kilograms |
| Capacity | 0.2 Kilograms |
| Power / Wattage | 100 watts |
| Material | Steel |
| Auto Shutoff | No |
| Item Weight | 1.6 kg |
