This is an decent grinder with a quality build at a RRP of $219 (usually retails at around $178). Now $80 at BigW, less 10% discount for family and friends takes it to $72.
Yup. Had mine for over 6 years.. Still going strong..
If I ever have too much cash, will upgrade to a Rocky or Mazzer.
:)
Anyone found a store that has stock?
No stock anywhere in south east Queensland.
Pretty sure these were at watergardens Vic yesterday (Sunday)
Don't trust online stock levels.
Not only did Dubbo have 2 (display + one boxed) despite saying Out of Stock, but they had them on clearance also for $50.
Thanks OP, worked for me!
These are great, I have one, therefor it must be great…
There is a $48 air fryer too. Too lazy to post it but I have this exact one and it has revolutionised our kitchen.
http://www.bigw.com.au/product/drifry-healthy-fryer/p/WCC100…
Enthusiasts convert these things into coffee roasters too. :)
I had considered this.
Cheaper and easier than buying a heat gun.
Really good price on this.
Struggling to find any stock but maybe the stock finder is lying to me
Terrible grinder, even on the finest setting, the coffee is still coarse. Got spacers (Sunbeam fix) and it still doesn't do the job.
Mine would grind way too coarse to. I pulled it apart myself and put some thicker stainless steel washers in there so it would grind finer, I found instructions on Coffee Snobs web-site, there's plenty of talk there about it. It's been working a treat ever since, the washers I put in were a bit thick as I have to have it wound onto the coarse setting now otherwise it's too fine but no big deal for me. Still going after 6 + years in service.
Then something is wrong with your particular machine.
The EM0480 has a good reputation.
I found it does grind a little too coarse even on the finest default setting ….
So perhaps there is something wrong with every particular machine in terms of achieving optimal fine grinding.
The grinder could be designed for pressurised baskets I guess.
Exactly. All you need to do is open it up and tighten the screws you don't even need the spacers.
It does grind coarse
As an owner of this grinder, I gave an honest opinion get downvoted… go figure…
nowhere in SA
How does this differ from using a Nutribullet to grind your beans?
google 'burr vs blade grinder'
How does this differ from using a Nutribullet to grind your beans?
With the Nutribullet you can add broccoli and kale. Can't do that with the Sunbeam…
Pretty much the same as it differs from using a hammer and anvil.
Hardly…
If you're after a fine grind, there's not that much difference between blade and burr grinders.
Sorry, but that's just not correct.
Burr grinders give a far more consistent particle size, which is important for getting an even extraction on any espresso machine with a non-pressurised basket.
Sorry, but that's just not correct.
Yes it is…
Burr grinders give a far more consistent particle size
For coarser grinds yes, but for a finer grind, a good quality blade unit can be equal to or better…
@jv: There's a reason that the vast majority of (if not all) commercial and high-end domestic grinders are burr grinders, and it's not because blades are equal or better.
edited to remove absolutes
@jv: Ninja edited before you commented, but please do provide a link to a high end blade grinder used in a café
but please do provide a link to a high end blade grinder used in a café
Why would a café post their coffee grinder online ????
@shiny: There's a few reasons - blade units will overheat the grind with sustained use and dull too quickly. Main one is as you said, particle size, ie. elimination of microgrinds which matt between the larger particles, choke, then causes channeling with both underextraction of larger particles and over of the micros.
Nutribullet gives you a super powered nutriblast….
It extracts the awesome at the molecular level…
The sunbeam cannot do that.
Would be a good price, but nobody has found stock anywhere.
I have this, and it leaves a lot of grounds in the machine.
So either you thump it hard to knock it out, or get part stale grounds the next time.
It does depend on the grind size and beans, but I find it a real problem. Anyone else?
But no problem getting an extra fine grind. If I accidentally set it too fine, the espresso machine will complain the pressure is too high.
Yeah pretty much this. The left over grounds isn't a huge issue for me though and I wasn't interested in forking over a LOT of money for a Mazer or something like that. Otherwise have had this unit for a few years now and it does a great job. I set it at about 8 for a nice fine grind. It does have it's quirks in that I find it better to screw the setting down to 0 then come back up to 8. For some reason that seems to work better. It also gets a clean out after I empty the cannister.
Can't find stock anywhere
Yes, but are there any bargains, these seem to be the normal price.
I've had one of these for a few years. I would not recommend it for a daily use grinder. If you just want to use it from time to time it will be ok.
As someone else mentioned you can never get a fine grind even with spacers. It is also a very messy grinder & needs regular cleaning as not all of the coffee makes it out once ground. I bang it on the bench after grinding and about another 10g comes out.
I would keep an eye out for one of the next smart grinder deals & get one of those instead.
Hi marcus,
http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/breville-the-breville-smart-gr…
Is this one of the models you mean?
Awesome thanks mate =)
Been using the EM0440, which came with the 6910 Espresso. I believe this is the same inside as this model grinder, just all black plastic. While it does the job, I recently got the Breville Smart Grinder (for $199) which lifted our coffees to a much higher level. All the snobs say a good grinder makes all the difference and I was dubious, but it seems it is the case. What comes out of the Breville even looks better than what comes out of the Sunbeam. Easy to make a good café quality coffee now whereas before shots were all over the place - very hard to be consistent with the Sunbeam.
If the difference is that dramatic, it would be the size of the grind. Perhaps you have the same problem as some others here, that even the finest setting is too coarse?
But you say you got a new espresso machine as well? Inconsistent results before could be poor temp control, or uneven tamping.
It's weird - (I'll be the first to own up to being a non expert user, not a beginner though) - could never grind at the lowest setting with the Sunbeam cause then the 6910 just couldn't squeeze water through it. Lowest was about 5. With the Breville grinder using about 12 at lowest (which feels & looks much finer than the Sunbeam output) it works fine.
Even though they're both conical burr grinders. The Breville is just better. Is that worth paying an extra $120 is over this one? I reckon yes. Though if you're currently buying preground coffee, this grinder is an ok start.
Used the 6910 and EM0440 for about 9 months before getting the Breville grinder.
I have the EM0440 and also find it odd that people cannot get a fine enough grind. If I go below '10' the espresso machine (6910 like yours) carks it and cant get the water through (maybe I'm tamping too hard?).
Anyway, the grinder came free with the machine and the coffee tastes fine to me
I did the course (if you could call a few hours that) that came with the machine and the barista said that tamp pressure was irrelevant as the water pressure presses harder than you ever will (I'm not sure that's what I've found). He said the most important thing is to get the grind number right to get as close to 30 mL per 30 seconds (or was it 20?) (for a single shot) - 60mls at 30 seconds for a double. I found that impossible with the 0440 - more like 10 seconds was the absolute most and getting it to be consistent was murder. It's much easier with the Smart Grinder.
There is no stock available in north shore or western suburbs of Sydney
Yeah it's a shame, good price but no stock.
Well then maybe leave the north shore and western suburbs of Sydney….
(See my post above)
I have http://www.breville.com.au/the-smart-grindertm-3570.html and it's excellent. The single best improvement to the coffee I make at home. This Sunbeam is a solid cheaper alternative.
Just buy grinded coffee can't justify $300 for a Grinder
This grinder isn't $300, its $72.
Plus, if you're buying stale, pre-ground coffee beans, and thats working for you, then good for you! But for those of us who grind fresh when we make our coffee's, this is a pretty sweet deal.
There is a point where spending big money on machines for home use becomes silly, but if you're replacing buying a daily $4-5 coffee then idoes make economic sense. Also it is really nice once you get to the point of having fresh roasted (then aged a week), nicely ground beans, then well made coffee. I reckon you can get there for well under $1000. A little more ( @$1200 sometimes) will get you the Breville BES920 and Smart Grinder which is a great combo.
I cant decide between the combo you mentioned vs http://www.binglee.com.au/delonghi-ecam45760b-eletta-espress…
Before my current machine (Breville BES980) I had a Jura Ena Micro 9 One Touch which was the same kind of money and a very similar machine as that DeLonghi (a bit better than the Jura Ena Micro 1 at the bottom of the page). I actually still have the Jura and not using it (hint). Also have the mid range Sunbeam 6910 at my girlfriends house.
The 6910 is now a little primitive. Maybe the Sunbeam 7000 would be better, but much more $. If you're going to that money the BES920 would be more sensible.
So I'm well placed to advise you. The fully autos (that Jura & DeLonghi) are dead easy to use (once you've read the manual). Fill 'em with beans, give 'em a cup o' milk and with one button (well, on the Jura) it grinds, foams milk, pours a coffee. Once you have them dialled in (water, milk, coffee quantity) to suit your cup and taste it's a reasonable cuppa, though you have to give them 2 shots to get a strong one.
The Breville BES920 is a more manual beasty. Grind the beans in the Smart Grinder (just push the portafilter into it (fancy name for handle) and it automatically grinds the preset amount for a single or double filter. Tamp it down (squash it flat). Then lock the portafilter into the machine and press 1 or 2 cup. While it's pouring the shot you can foam the milk. This is still a manual process on this machine - all it does is spurt out steam - it's your biz what to do with it. Takes a while to learn, but quite easy once you have and it's part of the fun. This machine has great temperature control and tech inside (two boilers for coffee and milk steam) which raises it above the sub $1000 machines.
My BES980 has auto grind, tamp and temperature sensing milk frothing. I think the Smart Grinder is as good or better than it for grinding.
The only reason to go fully auto (Jura, DeLonghi as above) is convenience. It's not as good a coffee.
You may also look at a good Italian machine like the much favoured Rancilio Silvia if you want to go quality, straight forward and very manual. Look on Coffeesnobs.com.au for mind boggling amount of advice.
@wfdTamar: Great Advice! Another good reason to go manual is that if something breaks (like the grinder) I only need to replace the one item. Thanks again wfd! Heading to Coffeesnobs.com.au right now :)
I had one of those grinders and accidentally crushed and drink the small plastic stand inside it without knowing, lol.
Extra bit of plastic flavor.
I told this story to Sunbeam, and they said, buy a new one :/
Oh-well, back to the grindstone.
Good price for this grinder, usually sell second hand for $50. Decent entry level for the coffee enthusiasts.