Baratza Virtuoso+ Electronic Coffee Grinder, Stainless Steel Plastic, Silver/Black

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The motor is controlled by a 40-second digital timer adjustable to the tenth of a second, that allows repeatable dosing. With unique speed control, the Virtuoso+ uses a combination of gear and electronic speed reduction to control the rotation of the burr to 550 RPM. This slow speed reduces heat, noise, and static generation in the grinder. It also ensures that the beans feed smoothly into the burrs. The Baratza Virtuoso Plus is a superb grinder that will easily last a decade or more of home use. Perfect for AeroPress, Pour Over, and Siphon brewers but with the range to cover all but Turkish coffee brewing methods. This is a superb coffee investment that’s easy to use and produces great grind consistency.

The Virtuoso Plus can produce excellent, consistent grounds. The machine features a durable and stylish build and is easy to use. Cleaning is simple as well. The grind settings provide plenty of different particle sizes for your brews. While pricey, this grinder produces close to professional results. Overall, The Virtuoso is a great investment for any home, office, or kitchen. The number one complaint is the grind retention we discussed previously. It is easy enough to work around, but many people find it bothersome to weigh their coffee twice, and inconsistent dosing can be a problem if you’re not careful and aware of the problem. The high-powered DC motor is now controlled by the brand new 40-second digital timer, which can be adjusted by one-tenth of a second for consistent dosing. The Baratza Virtuoso+ has 40 grind settings, between 200 to 1200 microns, that can be changed by turning the hopper. The Virtuoso+ utilizes a simple and efficient direct drive gear reduction transmission to move power from the DC motor to the rotating cone burr. A thermal overload cutout protects the motor from overheating due to excessive use - remember, these grinders are designed to grind a dose at a time for home use! The Baratza Encore is an entry-level grinder that works great for manual brewing. It’s reliable, durable, and delivers consistent grinds every time.The Virtuoso+ is a great multi-purpose grinder for many styles of brewing from espresso, to drip, to French press MOTOR When it comes to grinding speed on the Baratza Encore vs Virtuoso, there is no comparison. The Encore will process your coffee beans at a speed of 0.8 – 1.1g per second, while the Virtuoso Plus is almost twice as fast at 1.5 – 2.4g per second. If it’s just you drinking coffee, the Encore should be fast enough, but you’ll be grateful for the Virtuoso’s added speed if you need to grind for multiple cups of coffee. The Virtuoso Plus is designed to be a step up from the Encore, and as such, has a few more advanced features. Rather than simply switching the grinder on and off, the Virtuoso allows you to time your grind. This feature is different from Encore. This was a side-mounted dial for the 60-second timer on the original model, with timing marked into 10-second increments. The front panel featured the pulse button.

While we certainly didn’t enjoy this process, it’s something that only needs to be done once in a while and thus shouldn’t be considered a dealbreaker. – Tech Gear Lab Best Baratza Virtuoso Plus alternatives Baratza Encore According to Baratza, the Virtuoso+ can produce micron sizes between 200 and 1200+. 200 isn’t quite a Turkish grind, but close (125-150um); 1200um is the starting point for good press pot coffee. We will test this in the full review. Settings under 10 are in the moka pot / espresso range, and above 25 are in the Chemex Kone filter and Press Pot range. And while the grinders are similar, there are differences in terms of performance, design, function, grind range, and speed . For daily use, The Virtuoso Plus can meet your needs. We were able to produce excellent quality drinks using the different settings of the machine. There is an analog collar to set the grind size and a digital timer and display for setting time. You can’t program the machine, but it will remember your previous settings. Carbon dioxide is released during grinding. CO2 helps with the transfer of the oils in the bean into your drink. Grinding your beans right before brewing will preserve C02 and oils. You’ll have a cup filled with flavor and aroma if you use a grinder instead of pre-ground. ContaminationThe Baratza Virtuoso is more powerful, higher in quality, and has been proven to stand the test of time .

Getting a good quality grinder is a crucial step to brewing a tasty cup of coffee. Burr grinders, as opposed to blade grinders, ensure consistent grind size and even extraction .Some baristas prefer the reliability of flat burr grinders. These grinders force the beans to stay between the burrs during grinding. This is the best way to achieve a consistent flavor. Unfortunately, flat burr grinders are louder and use more energy. Flat burr grinders provide the best grind but at a price.

A celebrated upgrade and replacement of the original Virtuoso Coffee Grinder. Baratza Virtuoso Plus + Moisture can play a role and affect the flavor of the grind as well. Moisture in the air can dilute your beans. Pre-ground has increased surface area and can cause more moisture issues for your brew. CO2 Depletion Day-to-day cleaning of the burrs, hopper, and grounds catcher is fairly straightforward and similar to what you would find with most electric grinders. Since the Vituoso+ doesn’t measure by weight, it will take a bit of fiddling to get precisely the amount of ground coffee you are after. But, once you know, it becomes a touch-of-a-button job each morning for the perfect grind of your beans.To maximize freshness, the Virtuoso+ minimizes the ground coffee left in the grinder. BREWING METHODS The grinder offers a sleek and stylish appearance. A sculpted metal top surrounds the front-mounted dial and digital display, and the plastic bean hopper features a smoke-colored facade. This appliance will look amazing in any home or cafe. We found the design to be a perfect complement to our office kitchen. Build Quality (4.5/5) Ground coffee is susceptible to contamination. Odors floating around your kitchen or in your refrigerator can make their way into your drink. From onions to fish, a wide range of odors can permeate your brew and ruin its flavor. I doubt you would enjoy your morning mug that has hints of onion flavors and aroma.