Originally Posted by
Geezer
The Sette 270 arrived yesterday. 1st report:
First impressions:
1. Printed instructions are minimal! See the videos (YouTube)by Baratza!
2. un-boxing and assembly is a simple process.
3. It is about twice as heavy as my Vario.
4. Small foot print; twice as deep as my Vario; same width. Saves counter space
Last night
I removed the burr unit to look at it it.
a. Couldn't get it back to what I thought was correct setting at 5; it stopped at about 19. Panic!
b. after watching the videos again I put it back to what the video showed and then ran the machine and that allowed me to set the grind while running.
First trials: This AM.
Adjusted the PF holder on the Sette.
Set the grind to 6 E My Cremina likes a larger particle size.
Weighed and dumped exactly 15g of Yirgacheffe light roast into the hopper and started the machine on manual and flipped the dump lever on the hopper.
I watched the timer and 5 seconds finished the grind and filled the double PF half way with a very light fluffy grind!
This is the first time all the grind went into a 49mm Pf with any grinder I have had; no funnel!
I placed the PF into the Cremina and did a light pre-pull to saturate the puck. Then, I did a normal pull.
Result, as good a latte as I have had with those beans. Time and a little adjusting will get the grinder to a higher level for my needs.
Yes, It is worth the price FOR ME
Having gone through a few grinders, Vario, Mazzer Jolly, Rocky, Breville, Mr coffee, Cuisinart, etc, high and low end; I like this grinder!
JMO
~Richard
Added Info:
Second try this afternoon; same dosage.
Added one # to the grind size and came away with an even better cup; sweeter and better mouth feel.