Eureka Mignon Specialita Coffee Grinder – Matte Black (Nero Opaco)

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The Mignon Specialita’s low retention impresses us. We ran the grinder out of beans, took off the top lid, emptied the remaining grounds into a cup, and weighed them to gauge the retention. Only approximately 1.3 grams of grounds were still in the burrs. This is a far more impressive result than many other grinders. Cleaning And Maintenance We strive to ensure that your delivery arrives safely to you, but we understand that sometimes accidents happen outside of our control.

Brew Prois a lot like the Specialita, but is more geared toward filter coffee. It has 55mm burrs that are built for brew coffee. Another noteworthy feature of the Specialita is that it is an extremely quiet grinder, thanks to the motor being carefully cased in noise insulation. This is a significant advantage, especially if you’re grinding beans early in the morning. You can grind without waking the whole house. Stepless Micrometric Grind Adjustment — Allowing small adjustments easily during the morning ritual. For example, if you took all of the controls, display, etc., off one of these, no hopper, and nothing else but an on/off switch, put a big decent quality conical burr set in (such as the Mazzer Cony burrs which are used in the Zero) ensured a very low retention & made it look nothing like a coffee grinder, then you'd have something like the Niche Zero. The Mignon is stylish. The model I reviewed had a polished case and modern design. It also comes in a variety of colors.

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We're talking about completely different kinds of grinders, so it's a difficult comparison. The Niche Zero has great burrs, big 63mm conical burrs, being conical burrs make it more compatible with single dosing – and it has no hopper, as it's meant as a single doser. The XL is Eureka's new premium addition to the Mignon range, featuring a big 65mm flat burr set, and their patented “ diamond inside” burrs, which are cryogenically treated (taken to a very low temperature of -193° C) to improve wear resistance. This is particularly true, I think, for espresso – as the Eureka Mignon grinders pair well with quite a range of single boiler, heat exchanger, and dual boiler espresso machines, at a relatively low price point, and they're a solid & durable grinder too.

The Specialita is the premium device of all the Eureka Mignon grinders. It also compares to the higher-end grinders of rival companies. I've used the Mignon Specialita, so I suppose I should call this the “Eureka Mignon Specialita Review”, but then again, as you can see from what I've shared so far, these various models share many features, so I think it's fair enough to just refer to this as a general Eureka Mignon review.It’s worth pointing out that Eureka is a really old company — this year marks their 100 years anniversary, and that’s also reassuring. A company doesn’t get that old if it doesn’t make good products. Assembly takes no tools, but they include a hex key to adjust the portafilter fork if need be. Insert the hopper into the grinder. The portafilter fork itself pops into the front of the grinder and you are ready to go. On the whole, the devices are fairly similar. However, if the model has a plastic grind chamber, it is meant for brew coffee, while if it has a portafilter fork, it is meant for espresso. Other differences are whether it has a touchscreen and the burr size. Model

So purging through a full dose makes sense with a grinder like that, but you wouldn't need to purge a whole basket full with the Mignon grinders, just a couple of grams should be fine. Just for Espresso? There are people asking a similar question of Mignon vs Baratza Sette & Mazzer Mini for example, but I've not had any experience with these particular grinders yet, and I have with the Zero, which is why I thought I'd give my two penneth worth on this quandary. When you fill the hopper and use the time-based dosing, you get a precise amount of coffee every time. It’s super convenient and works great in daily life. The static was terrible, especially in the winter. These mostly plastic grinders just clung to the grounds and any chaff. The counter was usually a mess, there was a bit of waste. A definite annoyance.The DF64 is also significantly cheaper than the Mignon Specialita. In fact, its low price is one of its best selling points since it’s several hundred dollars cheaper than any other grinder in its class. I've used the Mignon, in particular the Eureka Mignon Specialita, which I used along with the ACS Minima I reviewed, and as I'll share with you a bit later on in this review post, I was very impressed. By providing Authority to Leave you agree that the parcel is deemed to have been received when left at your premises. The internals are what set this apart. The large 55mm burrs provide a consistent grind sizeThe powerful 310W motor spins at 1350 RPM and grinds coffee to a fine and fluffy texture with minimal clumping. The grind consistency creates an espresso with a rich body, subtle clarity, and syrupy sweetness. Then, the Mignon Specialita allows for precise dialing in with a stepless adjustment dial located next to the bean hopper. If you are used to a Baratza, Smart Grinder Pro, etc. you might use your grinder for more than just espresso. While this can do more than just espresso, it is designed to be a dedicated espresso grinder. I find this as a pro! but some might not.