The Baratza Vario is a commercial grinder that is also perfect for the home. The 54mm ceramic flat burrs keep the coffee cool by limiting the amount of heat transferred from the burrs to the grinds. The Grind-on-Demand feature with Electronic Dosing means you grind only the coffee you require for each shot directly into your espresso portafilter, thus eliminate the risk of stale ground coffee being left behind in the dosing unit. Housed in a sleek contemporary design, the Baratza Vario also feat
Initially I purchased this grinder to be dedicated for espresso grinds only, relying on a cheaper burr grinder to take care of french press and drip grinding needs. But soon after purchasing, the latter conked out so now we use the Vario for everything and it hasn't disappointed. The range of...
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dongio2 I think for the price, you can't beat the features and versatility that this grinder offers too. I put it through paces using it for my regular espresso, a moka pot and drip grinding. It always performs
Solid grinder and great performance for an entry level grinder. I find that there are enough grind settings to make very precise adjustments and they are consistent. Very happy with the purchase
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A A Ralph,
Thank you for the review! We have been using our Vario here for a while now, and love it.
I've had this grinder for about one month and combined its purchase with the Expobar Brewtus IV. It has the ability to fine tune a grind and then hold it which has been a wonderful experience for me as I master this part of making a great espresso.
I find that I prefer the bulk non-static bean...
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I have a Vibiemme Domobar Super HX. The cup is rather large diameter - 2.5" (64mm) OD. Will it fit in the portafiller of the Vario?
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mjackson ♦ Tom,
This would be an ideal grinder for the quality machine you have. The portafilter should fit as I have not read any reports of it not fitting. There are many people with your machine and this grinder. I would get it and you certainly will enjoy the coffee you get using the grinder.
Michael Rosso ♦ Michael...Thanks for your interest in the Baratza Vario grinder. Baratza's are assembled and largely manufactured in Taiwan. Thanks.
Does the Baratza Vario come with the upgraded display that has sleep mode and saves the settings even when disconnected from power? Thanks! -ray
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mjackson ♦ Ray,
We do have the latest edition of that machine. It has all the latest features including the ones you are asking about.
Mark, just got a sylvia from friend. I need to get a good grinder. Looking at the Vario and rocky, which would suit my needs. I Drink espresso and drip.
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mjackson ♦ Ronald,
Thanks for the question. I do think I would go with the Vario. It will do a few things better - more adjustments, less grinds stuck in the chute, and programmable dosing. I really like the Vario. The Rocky of course is a great grinder and is extremely well built and woudl last for years. Call me or email with any more questions.
mjackson ♦ Michael,
There most likely will be no price change as Baratza would like all its vendors to stay at the correct pricing with no discounts.
I have the Baratza Vario and love the extremely fine grind control. My problem is static. My last grinder was a $100 Baratza that I had for about 7 years. It generated static with decaf beans but not terrible. The Vario generates enough static that decaf grind crawls out of the container and regular, caffeinated coffee has enough static that it makes a mess pouring it into a container. What can I do to minimize the static? I'm running humidifiers in the house so the humidity is not low.
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mjackson ♦ Tom,
There has been some discussions regarding static with the grinder.A cleaning of the burrs and shot seems to make it go away. It also seems the darker the coffee the more static. If it is an older model you may want to see about getting the newer hopper that has been designed to create less static. You may also want to call Baratza directly as they are very helpful and may be able to resolve your problem with some minor adjustments. I hope this helps
DRuff Hi Mary. Thank you for your question. I will e-mail you the newest manual. We will also have a link posted on our site shortly. Feel free to also give us a call if you need assistance with this grinder. Enjoy.
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mjackson ♦ Manuel,
I agree I think out of all the grinders we sell this is the most versatile and also works great with any coffee grind. It is hard to beat.
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