☕ Elevate Your Brew Game with Baratza Sette 270!
The Baratza Sette 270 Conical Burr Coffee Grinder is an award-winning grinder favored by coffee professionals. It features 270 grind settings, high-speed grinding capabilities, and programmable dosing options, making it the perfect tool for both espresso enthusiasts and manual brewing aficionados.
Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.1"L x 9.4"W x 15"H |
Item Weight | 3.2 Kilograms |
Style Name | Micro |
Color | Black |
Specific Uses For Product | Coffee brewing |
Recommended Uses For Product | Grinding |
Capacity | 14 ounces |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Wattage | 409 |
Material Type | Plastic |
A**R
Excellent match for Gaggia Classic
Would leave 4.5 stars if I could.I’ve paired this with my Gaggia Classic Pro—a very good combo for making cafe-quality espresso at home. I’m a total novice and have spent weeks getting educated via YouTube and tons of websites, and going through bags of coffee getting it all dialed in through trial and error. It took a LOT of learning and plenty of mediocre shots, some gnarly channeling, and several supplemental purchases that I first assumed were unnecessary (bottomless portafilter, WDT tool, distributor, puck screen and scale that can weigh to 0.1g. It does really help to have these!) But I am now pulling shots that are better than anything I’ve ever had at any cafe. Deep, balanced flavor, perfect body, rich golden crema.The grinder is without question the most important add-on for the espresso machine. Simply put, your $100 burr grinder—even if it has an espresso/Turkish setting—isn’t going to be able to produce a fine enough grind for a Gaggia or any such prosumer-grade espresso machine. And the “espresso” pre-ground coffee you can buy at the grocery isn’t even close. Your local cafe might grind for you, but even then, they won’t be able to dial it in to exactly the right fineness. If your goal is to make real espresso at home, you need a grinder of this caliber.This machine can grind extremely fine—it comes with a shim that you can install to go even finer. I was able to grind fine enough without installing the shim: fine enough to actually stop the Gaggia’s 9 bars of pressure, and I’ve still got several increments finer I could go on the settings. I understand that as the burrs settle in, I may have to adjust it finer, but for now I don’t foresee needing the shim.The settings are intuitive and easy to dial in: just move in small increments and accept that you will waste quite a bit of coffee (and you want to use the actual beans you plan to drink—every time you switch beans, you’ll need to dial in anew). Each one-letter tweak to the smaller microadjust dial seems to equal about 3 seconds in extraction time for me.As others have noted, this grinder is LOUD. Like, wake up the household loud. So if you’re the early riser in the family and want to grind fresh each morning (which is strongly recommended), then you might need to keep this in the garage or basement. :)Also, while you’ll see reviews saying this grinder has no retention, that has not been my experience. Not a big problem once you’ve landed on the grind size you plan to keep—if there’s gram or so of day-old coffee in the mix, who cares? But if you’re still in the process of dialing it in, you want all the coffee to be at the same fineness, so you’ll want to “purge” it (just let it run for a second or so and then toss that coffee) before grinding your next batch.Finally, this is the less expensive version that has time settings rather than a built in scale. I’ll say this: espresso making is a precision art, where you’re dialing in exact grind, dosage, and extraction time. You want to get your dosage measured to the tenth of a gram consistently every time so you can control the extraction. I find the timing feature to be totally worthless—the only way I know to get the dosage just right is to use a scale. Especially with the retention mentioned above, 10 seconds’ output one day might be a gram or two different from 10 seconds the next. I found a small scale fits at the base of the grinder—I zero out a cup to grind into and just grind right into that. You get a feel for when to push “stop” to minimize coffee waste, then spoon out the few tenths of a gram of excess before pouring into the portafilter. I don’t think you’ll find a better way than this to be precise and consistent.You probably won’t find a more capable grinder at this price point that has this degree of fine-tuning adjustability. Strongly recommended! Just be aware of its (few) shortcomings—that you’d probably need to spend several hundred more to eliminate.
J**D
STATIC SOLUTION (develops static after a while)
SOLUTION:1 - static is solved with fine misting of whole beans after weighing. Just one squirt is enough, I think.2 - weigh beans (1 or 2 cup quantity anyway) using lid of grinder to weigh AND mist beans. I originally used separate plastic container to spray into then realized I already had the perfect container to use for spraying up to maybe 2 cups of weighed beans.OLD REVIEW:For over a year I never had static problems to speak of. Now I cannot get rid of grounds sticking to almost everything.Turns out the receptacle is made of "anti-static plastic" BUT it no longer is anti static.For what it's worth, the manual for the Sette 270 is easily found for a search: "SETTE™ 270 MANUAL". That's where I found the info about the receptacle. The idea is that's enough to prevent static problems. But I am sure that's not enough because grounds stick to everywhere, not just inside the receptacle.TIP: mostly people say to spray a fine mist or two of water onto beans before grinding. I use a cheap (small) dedicated mister, put measured beans in a bowl (NOT into the receptacle which needs to stay dry), spray once or twice, stir for just a second with hand, put into grinder and grind. It works well, even for oily dark roast.
T**H
The Perfect Shot Maker!
Finding the perfect espresso grinder that delivers a flawless shot is no easy task, but the Baratza Sette 270 Conical Burr Coffee Grinder has definitely won me over. I brew using a Breville. As a novice coffee enthusiast, I know that a good espresso shot represents the pinnacle of coffee making, and this grinder has truly elevated my coffee experience. I've turned into a coffee snob, while still trying to perfect my pulls, and enjoying every try.First and foremost, the Baratza Sette 270 Conical Burr Coffee Grinder understands that precision is key. This attention to detail is evident in the multitude of adjustment options it offers for creating the perfect grind size. A small incremental change can make all the difference in your final pull.When it comes to espresso, consistency is paramount. The Baratza Sette 270 nails this aspect flawlessly. Thanks to its accuracy and consistency, I can rely on it to deliver uniform coffee grounds with every grind.One thing I must highlight is the design. The Baratza Sette 270 is built with quality materials, and its craftsmanship is evident. It is sturdy and durable, fast & efficient, giving me the confidence that it will last for a long time, even with regular use. The sleek design is a great addition to my kitchen countertop, adding a touch of elegance to my coffee corner.The Baratza Sette 270 uses burrs to grind the coffee beans, ensuring a consistent and even grind. This is a crucial factor for espresso enthusiasts as it directly impacts the quality of the final shot.In conclusion, if you are even somewhat serious about brewing the perfect espresso shot, the Baratza Sette 270 Conical Burr Coffee Grinder is the way to go. Its focus on precision, consistency, and quality materials makes it stand out among the sea of grinders available on the market. Say goodbye to uneven coffee grounds and embrace the joy of pulling the perfect shot every time with the 270. It has undoubtedly become an indispensable tool in my coffee-making routine, and I highly recommend it to all fellow coffee enthusiasts out there!
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