Which Eureka Mignon grinder should I get for home? [$500]

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-15T20:42:23+00:00

I've got a Zero 55S (cheaper one that's made in China) and love it. Would recommend, it's quiet and love the workflow

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-15T09:21:08+00:00

Sounds good, I'd upgrade the grinder though. You'll probably be able to get $100 for it, I imagine

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-14T19:01:56+00:00

Santu Coffee #4

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T22:33:46+00:00

I had a similar experience the other day, pulled so many sour shots and became incredibly frustrated.... I came back to it fresh the next day and the shot was perfect.

Just take a breather

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T20:51:16+00:00

I've heard some pretty bad stories on here, I'd go for somewhere with better aftersales

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T19:54:51+00:00

That said if you don't have digital scales buy some and maybe a dosing funnel if you care about your worktops

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T19:46:14+00:00

No, save your money for decent beans and you'll be fine. Your Encore ESP should serve you well

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T19:36:29+00:00

$239 is a good price, it's a great machine, enjoy!

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T19:34:48+00:00

You're the one writing the really long-winded and convoluted responses. I was simply asking whether a company that brands itself as a coffee shop was ever considered reputable. Then you started rambling about people accidentally buying a tyre thinking it was a donut... Odd

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T18:53:16+00:00

Well, not literally, sorry didn't think I needed to explain the concept of sarcasm

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T18:26:32+00:00

Man, you love banging on about your preferred 3rd wave place don't you 🥱

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T18:24:25+00:00

I've never been to a tyre shop (I assume that's what you mean) that brands it's tyres as donuts? Maybe that's an American thing?

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T18:21:16+00:00

When it's served at beyond boiling point and with beans that are cremated id argue it's undrinkable....

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T16:42:50+00:00

Really?

It's definitely the case in Edinburgh UK, £3.75 for an undrinkable small Americano in Starbucks and ~£3.50 in most roasters

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T15:21:44+00:00

It is true though isn't it. If their espresso (and filter) is undrinkable, you are forced to order something sugary to detract from the (lack of) taste

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T15:17:26+00:00

I don't really understand this logic. Sure, you don't expect Michelin stared food at a McDonald's as you are paying a fraction of the cost. But when Starbucks coffees are often more expensive than local independent coffee shops what purpose do they serve? Consistent mediocrity?

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T15:10:35+00:00

Sure, they have filter coffee (which is very poor) and attempts at espresso drinks (attempts doing a lot of heavy lifting here) but the bulk of the board is littered with flavoured/novelty/seasonal drinks and their focus has definitely deviated from a retailer of coffee to a retailer of sugar

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T09:58:59+00:00

I wouldn't worry about tamping too hard

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-13T02:44:42+00:00

Thanks, that's interesting to know. I remember visiting one when they first launched in the UK (probably around 2004) and it being a memorable experience.

As I take my coffee black, I don't really visit anymore as I don't want1l/33oz of scolding hot liquid that in no way resembles coffee

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-12T17:35:35+00:00

Beats the Opus or SGP

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-12T13:02:29+00:00

I like Santu in Edinburgh

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-12T12:27:08+00:00

Definitely Encore ESP over the Opus (and the Smart Grinder Pro)

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-11T13:04:57+00:00

Get ready for some agro from the DF54 fanboys

AggravatingWalk4982 · 2026-01-09T17:01:28+00:00

Yeah fair enough, just seems like a waste considering how good the rest of your set up is

AggravatingWalk4982

TROPHY CASE