Product Review: Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder

Whether you want to extract brewed coffee or espresso, the Baratza Virtuoso coffee grinder will surely fit your needs. The grinder is equipped with a quiet but powerful six-amp motor. This $200 grinder features a brushed satin upper housing that will add a bit of beauty to your kitchen. Let's take a look at some of the features offered with the Baratza Virtuoso coffee grinder.

The Virtuoso uses 40mm conical burrs to grind coffee beans. These commercial-grade burrs will consistently yield the same grind. The calibration system allows you to adjust the burrs to 40 different settings. With this feature, you can easily produce anything from espresso to French press.

The six-amp motor in the Baratza Virtuoso coffee grinder is powerful but also spins slowly. This helps to ensure that the machine operates quietly. The slower speed will also help prevent the motor from overheating. The circuitry in the machine features a terminal cutoff switch that automatically resets to further increase safety. The Baratza Virtuoso coffee grinder also has an anti-static feature so that dust doesn't stick to the bin.

If you want to repeat the grinding time easily, you will appreciate the timer switch on the Baratza Virtuoso coffee grinder for this purpose. There is also a button on the front of the machine so that you can grind beans directly into an espresso brew basket.

The Baratza Virtuoso coffee grinder has a width of five inches and a height of 14 inches. The bean hopper is capable of holding up to ounces. The bin dedicated to holding the coffee grinds can hold a generous five ounces. The grinding chamber is designed to reduce the amount of coffee dust produced. This will help you clean the removable burrs much easier.

Another nice feature of the Baratza Virtuoso coffee grinder is the relatively heavy top casting. This helps to increase the stability of the grinder. The top casting will also help to reduce noise and vibrations generated while the machine is operating.