Eureka Specialita Coffee Grinder Review

[@nikonlickon]

Have the same grinder its fantastic!!! You forgot the colour selection it comes in I love the full Stainless 🔥🔥🔥

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Good choice!

[@TennaciousD94]

No he didn't

[@coffeeguy6673]

@@TennaciousD94 yes, he did forget !

[@joshw490]

@57 seconds he says it comes in the black as shown here as well as several other color choices to match your decor. So no, he didn't forget.

[@coffeeguy6673]

@@joshw490 he did !! 🤣...I'm only mucking about, I haven't rewatched it to see if he said it or not. I could well have missed it as I have the brain of a goldfish these days haha !!

[@nukenet1]

I've had my Eureka Mignon Specialita for just on three years now and it has been rock solid. I grind 18.5 grams in +/- 12.5 seconds at the +/- 2.5 grind setting for my 25 year old La Pavoni Lever machine and I couldn't be happier. The weight variance for my grind setting is

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Thanks so much for sharing! 🫶

[@tumbleblunder]

I was recommended to buy this grinder over the Niche for ease of repair and I’ve loved it!

[@keesgroen1814]

Bought one two weeks ago and it's truly a great grinder. Dialing in the grindsetting is super precise, the smallest of adjustments make a difference. Now it is set approximately a little below three which gives me 18gr of coffee in 14s. Coffee tastes more full and a touch sweeter than the same beans with my previous grinder.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Great to hear!

[@deadheadtruckin8694]

Just pulled the pin on this bad boy as a moving in present to my newly purchased unit as a first home buyer I am so excited to be waking up to this bad boy to grind my coffee :) ... Running a Bellman coffee machine for now as it produces delicious flat whites for me. One day I may have to get that Lelit machine though.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Good choice!

[@chrisjs6123]

Bought one on your recommendation. Was planning to buy a Niche but this saved me nearly $500 and seems better built. I Mostly single dose and it’s pretty much zero retention. The timing function is ok but has to be dialled in. It’s good for my wife who doesn’t like to mess around with scales or single dose. It’s a bit annoying to change grind settings between espresso and pourover but that’s my only criticism. It doesn’t really come across on camera how well built this is. The steel and powder coating is very well done. Reminds me of a Swiss watch or German car interior.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

thanks Chris! Good to know. I'd have to agree, it's a very well made. I'll have to add further emphasis on this for next time 👌

[@ahmed_almansoori]

I just bought this grinder this week

[@whitesquall27]

Me too

[@drvaleriejuliebrousseau9607]

Thanks for this excellent thorough and well structured review!

[@AlternativeBrewing]

My pleasure!

[@asmith2886]

Great review of a very good grinder. I recently purchased this model and use it as a single doser for espresso. I find it much easier to weigh the beans in, than to use the timer to time a dose. As Josh says if you change the grind setting that affects the time and it is really too fiddly to use it this way when I am changing my beans every couple of days. The one small negative is the quality of the porta filter holder which I think is decidedly second rate.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Thanks for sharing. I'd agree with you there about the portafilter holder, could have been a little more reliable

[@jm7720]

what grind setting do you have it for espresso? and clockwise or anticlockwise?

[@asmith2886]

@@jm7720 About 1.5 to 2 for espresso. Anticlockwise for a coarser grind.

[@swingmanic]

I was going to purchase one of these from Alternative Brewing but was put off by the warranty conditions. - I asked about warranty and was told that they are subject to a 12 month return to base parts, no labour warranty - It otherwise looks like a fabulous grinder.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Hi there ! unfortunately this would be the case with most retailers of the Eureka Grinder. Have you had issues in the past with Product warranties that causes fair concern? There's not much in the way of extended warranties or further inclusions over and above - if the Grinder is faulty, breaks or malfunctions in the 12 month period. If it is of any consolation - a Eureka Grinder would be the ideal grinder to purchase as it comes highly regarded as a robust, commercial grade grinder for home use. The only plastic used is in non-structural parts like the Hopper, its lid and the cover to the top of the grinder. Otherwise - everything else is of very high manufacturing craftsmanship for the purchasing price. If there's anything I can help with, let me know

[@swingmanic]

@@AlternativeBrewing I see one seller is offering 2 years on eBay and they say they cover parts and labour (I asked). Another offer 12 months on parts and labour. I've never bought anything new within Australia, namely kettle, toaster, washing machine that doesn't stand a minimum of 12 months on parts and labour. I'm not trying to bag you here as I know you have a good reputation, just speaking from personal experience. I'm also a retired tv, vcr tech and I know things go wrong!! They either work for 5 minutes or 5 years.

[@emanuale]

Thank you great review I think this might be my first electric grinder I will buy 😊 for now I only use a hand grinder

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Glad I could help 😀

[@2731TomveS]

i am waiting foe mine to arrive.

[@jason8anthony]

This is at the top of my list for a new grinder. Any recommendations on others that I should compare too?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

No, you're on the right track for a great grinder in the Mignon Specialita

[@EleniyamaYoga]

Thanks for the great video. I'm moving away from Baratza Sette 270 and was wondering if you find the Specialita better than it.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Yes, most certainly better than the Baratza Sette 270 in most regards 👌

[@back_to_the_bike8820]

bonjour et pour toutes ces videos. I'm really hesitating between the Eureka Turbo and the Eureka Specialita. There's a price difference that I could afford if I were convinced that the quality of the coffee tasted would be better (the grinding speed isn't important, only the taste). What do you think: in other words, is the taste of the coffee for the same coffee, for the same espresso machine etc.) better when the beans are ground with the Turbo than with the Specialita? Can you taste the difference? Thanks for your help, or that of anyone else who's been able to compare!

[@mohannadaljishi7196]

Thanks for the video. I own the Specialita for about 8 months now. I started noticing problems with it when I opened it to clean it. First I thought it was the misalignment and I fixed it but even now, I can only get my 20-25 second extraction when the burrs are touching each other. No one talked about this on KZbin and I don't know if that's normal or not. Where do you get your sweet spot? The local dealer won't look at it as long as it's still grinding and running. So that's useless.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Interesting ... I would suggest ensuring the burrs are 100% seated correctly, and perhaps the fix to the misalignment may be sacrificing this extra grinding range. The Specialita, should be able to grind until it is choking and will easily choke up an espresso machine. New burrs could help but I do doubt you've had it that long that it requires them. Adjusting the burrs finer and finer does require you to have the motor spinning whilst you adjust it finer. ... otherwise your have beans stuck between the burrs cancelling out any adjustment you may have made... You could perhaps try single dosing and whilst incrementally grinding finer and finer and you may find this helps get back to the super fine range for espresso brewing around the 27-30seconds mark.

[@dylanporter8105]

How fresh are your beans? If they're old and stale that would be the main culprit the older they are the finer you need to grind

[@drlehoangdat]

what setting for pour over please?

[@johndoyle-xq8rg]

I got a present of this grinder. It has been wonderful, but there is no power when turned on. I cleaned, checked fuse and wires etc. Help

[@playnicegames]

The switch?

[@treebs9516]

Would this be a good match for a Rocket Appartamento?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Absolutely 👍

[@damianmb5]

Thanks for the review. What’s the piece of plastic that you can move left and right in the bottom part of the hopper for?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

This is to close the hopper chute and be able to remove the hopper without creating a mess. Keeping beans in there or transferring them in to a bag. Some Grinder do not have this - but it's always a bonus when they do.

[@damianmb5]

@@AlternativeBrewing thanks for the explanation. Did you find a difference in basket weight depending on how full the hopper is ? It seems when is near empty the output is less.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

@@damianmb5 100% that's true. And true in every case of using hoppers. It's best to have your hopper 50-100% full all the time in order to have the pressure of the beans against the burrs even. If it goes below 50%, than you'll discover less consistency with your grind and timed dosing.

[@nenadjokic]

I find it dificult to go from Espresso to Filter settings... what do you do to calibrate your grinds for different situatuons? How can I measure what i need for Filter and espresso without eyeballing and waisting coffe for grinding...

[@AlternativeBrewing]

With new coffees and altering brew methods - you'll always have a period of dialling in the coffee the way you like it. By this it's simply do you enjoy the flavour coffee you brewed or not.So I'm calibrating from preferred taste. If I felt it needed to be a stronger brew, I could grind finer, drop the dose or increase contact time (& or all three) or if it were too strong - you could decrease the dose, decrease the contact time and dilute with hot water post brew. To measure, it will come from comparing results already attained. I suggest you record the dose, grind setting and brew time of your first few brews (either espresso or filter) and that way you can analyse the brew and make a change gradually towards the right direction of coarse or fine grinds or any of the other parameters that can manipulate the extraction of the coffee to your preferred strength. The grinding for filter will depend on what brew method you're referring to as well. In general V60 and Aeropress may be on the finer side of filter, whereas Chemex or some thicker paper filters use coarser grind sizes... based on slower extraction times using thicker paper filters.

[@nenadjokic]

@@AlternativeBrewing thanks, i hafe found “my perfect” spots for espresso or filter. Though, what was so confusing to me was that my burs are touching on number 4, while the burs of my friend in 3. And you said that they are touching on 7. That makes things more complicated if i for example want to tell my friend dila settings for espresso. Is there a way of reseting the eureka mignon specialite, so the burrs are touching at 0. Thanks!

[@MarxConsuegra]

@@nenadjokic Hi, can you share what is your usual setting for V60 pour over? turn 4 times counter clockwise from 0?

[@nenadjokic]

@@MarxConsuegra Sure, currently my burs touch on 4, then I go 2 full rotations again on 4 and that's for the filter. Now it depends on the beans I am using, i can drift one number up or down :D

[@ReefBrosCanada]

what are the steps to go from espresso grind to french press grind?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

I would turn it all the way coarse - it's about 20 numbers - thereabouts - no steps as it is a stepless grinder - I would purge some coffee out going between large jumps.

[@maryrobby7134]

Does one need to change the blades in time ? How long does it last? Thank you!

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Hi there, around 700kgs or more. which is a lot of coffee for the home user especially considering you only place in 20g at a time.

[@andreujuanc]

Video editing skills!!!!! 💯

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Appreciate it!!

[@Bodom4ever5322]

I have my grinder dialed in perfectly at 2 for espresso. Any idea where I should start to ball park my dialling in for aeropress, pour over, and french press? Not even sure what the grinds should look like.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

From 2 - I'd give it another full turn 360º and land on 2 again - this should be good fro Aeropress. Pour Overs will be a few more numbers past that - and French Press will be at least 3 full turns from your Espresso Setting 👍

[@Bodom4ever5322]

@@AlternativeBrewing thanks so much!

[@melisagaspardealba-crane3096]

I just got mine but I get a huge mess when I grind into the portafilter, any suggestions? I have adjusted the fork as well. Chute seems to shoot the grinds towards the front of the portafilter and not into the middle like this video shows. Grinds are all over the counter and stick to the front of the machine as well. Help!

[@AlternativeBrewing]

YOu may have to opt for a Dosing ring to place on top of the filter basket. This will catch any stray grounds ... alternativebrewing.com.au/collections/coffee-dosing // kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4XbfmauoM2kp7c

[@beatrizbanzon6365]

Would this be okay to avail for a start up small cafe? could it be accepted as for commercial use?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Yes, It may - but I'd be quick to upgrade to a commercial grinder if you did get busy. this Grinder would only be able to manage 1kg coffee over a full day for a limited time

[@ex0ja]

I have a Baratza Encore for my filter coffee (Breville Precision Brewer). I've just purchased the Specialita for espresso, do you think it will do as good a job at filter coffee as the Encore? Could I sell my encore and use the Specialita for both?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Yes it does! It'll just take some time getting used to dialling back the Espresso Settings. It won't be drastic but will take some learning how to jump between settings

[@georgk255]

How often do you clean your Specialita with espresso grinding?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

For home use - let's say 20-100g a day. Every 6-12 months.

[@Tengokuq]

How would one put settings for espresso grind? I am not sure where I am at, as I've played with it before and am lost. Can I factory reset it somehow or is there a specific grind level for espresso?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

I would grind all the as fine as it will go - without coffee in the grinder ... then turn it back about 1/4 to a 1/2 turn and then begin grinding to see how the espresso pours are ... and adjust from there.

[@airwinfabre]

Is this also good for commercial use ? For coffee business ?

[@JezzaN1]

Commercial use would kill this grinder - I don’t think the motor in particular would hold up for long in a cafe environment

[@danielleabrahams8085]

I just got mine When trying to grind it doesn’t produce anything in fine, I turn clockwise and it just makes a noise and nothing comes out But anti clockwise gives more of a coarse blend like not for espresso, should my dial be 100% closed when I start and then adjust?

[@jonathanwai9724]

Try adjusting the grind size when you grinding.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Hi Dani, you'll need to grind out and change the grind setting at the same time (if you're going from Coarser to Finer) - you may have to waste some beans in the process - but you'll be able to get a fine grind out, so long as you do this. Essentially, start grinding and turn it all the way fine and it stop coming out, begin to adjust coarser until the grinds exit the shoot again and that's pretty much the finest there will be.

[@arthurokim2323]

anybody have no issue of inside(center) worn away bolt ? i purchased eureka speciality new one, have bolt worn away issue!!! so disappointed! issue of eureka specialita. 1.center bolt(inside machine near the burr) worn away 2. no.5 in the dial is reversely written.

[@leonardgroeneveld7873]

Hi just bought the Mignon and want to make a killer espresso. The grind set adjuster is set on 3, what do I need to do for making espresso?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

you could go as fine as 1.5 - 2 and this will work well for espresso grind 👌

[@Tengokuq]

@@AlternativeBrewing Does that mean I should go all the way to fine and put it between 1.5 - 2?

[@yajt6651]

@@Tengokuq I find it depends on the roast and how much bitterness you will like. My espressos usually go as low as the minimum before the burrs are touching, which is a 1 on my grinder.

[@Tengokuq]

@@yajt6651 How can I tell if my burrs are touching?

[@yajt6651]

@@Tengokuq This is my guess: when the grinder is on and you dial down (to finer grind) there will be a point just before the burrs won’t turn, that there is a high-pitched sound, like metal-on-metal. To keep from wearing down the burrs, I make a note of where that is on the dial. And a tip: make sure to dial-down with the grinder on or empty. My Specialita gets cranky when it is dialed-down while off and there are beans between the burrs. Good luck!

[@reorc9590]

How is it right to set the grinding consistency (fine or courser). While the engine is running (with or without coffee in the hopper) or while the engine is stopped? Thanks

[@AlternativeBrewing]

better with the engine running -when you're moving from Coarser to Finer - as if it is stopped - then you're literally trying to crush beans between the burrs whilst change the grind. Or Yes - you can have - not only the hopper empty but you'd want to make sure there's no beans in between the burrs before changing. Going from Finer to coarser is not as much an issue 👍

[@dalerbsr.5061]

Can the dose count feature be reset to zero?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Yes

[@TC_Prof]

The best! Love it! 😎😎😎

[@whitegianlu]

Really useful video, thanks well done!

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@enduraww]

Would you recommend kinu m47 or the mignon for espresso brewing with flair

[@AlternativeBrewing]

ohhh, that's a hard one. Probably the KINU for the better option of single dosing and no hopper. So you can make quicker easier adjustments without waste.. and if need be, you could fit the KINU in the carry bag of the Flair for travel 👌 👌

[@enduraww]

Thank you very much. What about the consistency? Because that really matters is in the cup☕🤔

[@AlternativeBrewing]

@@enduraww Kinu are very consistent - and given it is a hand grinder - you'll most likely create less fines and boulders bc of the slower RPMs whilst grinding.

[@enduraww]

@@AlternativeBrewing thank you very much for the information 😎

[@Dus3826]

I had the kinu m47 for two years. I replaced it with this specialata. I regret not haven't replaced it earlier. With my rancilio silvia the espresso is much better now .. and it's way more convenient :) was really a win-win for me

[@idreamofpiggies]

Just a heads up, those decibel metres on Android are not calibrated for the specific mic on the phone (unlike they are on iPhones). So I guarantee that this grinder is much louder than 42dB.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

thanks so much - a good thing I picked up an iPhone 13 recently. will have to compare

[@rob68banyo]

Do you Recommend this what are the + and _

[@princediesel1]

Niche zero or the Eureka ?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

if you can get a Niche and prefer single doing than that is ideal ... otherwise Eureka grinders are a very good option for espresso grinding at home

[@hummingbirdwest6869]

Hi! Thank you for the video! If I have a coarse ground coffee that I want to turn into an espresso, can I grind that grounded coffee in this machine?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

No, it is not recommended to grind already ground coffee in a coffee grinder. It'd likely seize up

[@ioannispriftis5641]

What's the height of the grinder without the plastic hopper?

[@adiham69]

What's the difference between the specialita to the facile ???

[@AlternativeBrewing]

The Facile has more in common with the Silenzio than it does the Specialita- the Specialita has 55mm burrs whereas the Facile has only 50mm burrs. The Specialita has a screen where you control dosing via a timer, even the Silenzio has a grind by time on it. The Facile is a very stock standard grinder in terms of operation - where is only uses the push button portafilter to operate the grinder. Yet is consists of the same 50mm burrs and sound dampening material as the Silenzio offers.

[@adiham69]

@@AlternativeBrewing what is the difference between the silelanzio to the facila?

[@stamK.]

Amazing review and presentation. One of the best in the coffee side of KZbin. I'm looking to go back to grinder/espresso machine combo after 7 years on Illy Iperespresso (yes yes I know!). This grinder got my attention a few days ago. For the machine I'm between the Gaggia New Classic 2019 (affordable option) or the more expensive but PID equipped Lelit PL41 TEM.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Awesome, thank you! Yeah that's a hard one .. I was impressed with he compact size and power of the Gaggia - much better than I expected. With not having much experience with Lelit machines at all - I do know they have a great range of machines - and hear they perform very well - I'd say it's a deal breaker for most when they get to the PL41 TEM being a 57mm basket not the standard 58mm - which limits you to a narrow section of aftermarket gear to upgrade to.

[@stamK.]

@@AlternativeBrewing sometimes not been able to do thousands of upgrades is good. If the base product is quite good from the beginning. My wallet will probably thank me many years down the road 😂 I'm a bit worried about the small aluminium boiler of the Gaggia and the missing PID. Its current price is very attractive though (366 euros in Greece for the SS model)

[@friendlyghostkinda]

Naked portafilter fork?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

... maybe not. You might want to hold it least it vibrates off during grinding out

[@friendlyghostkinda]

@@AlternativeBrewing cheeers! Is this the same on majority set up’s?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

@@friendlyghostkinda yes, open-style forks for sure have not great with naked baskets - that's if you're wanting to grind hands-free right. You're better off looking for a cradle style on the grinder, or just using a dosing cup and transferring the grounds that way

[@jm7720]

What grind setting on this do you recommend for espresso and which way do you turn it? Clockwise or anticlockwise?

[@CajournoOddity]

I have this grinder in the chrome version. i Single dose. I change grind setting once a day to go from drip to espresso. My version of the specialita as the PERFETTO grind adjustment nob. My mignon is the version sold in quebec.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Thanks for sharing

[@ThunderRunner]

Really thinking about the perfetto...how do you like the adjustment for dialing in espresso? Seems to lack some accuracy like on the specialita

[@CajournoOddity]

@@ThunderRunner i really like it. I found it easy for dialing in my shot. Easy to switch from drip to espresso.

[@campeau29]

My Specialita clogged daily after two weeks of use. My previous grinder, a Mazzer, never clogged up in 15 years of use. I do not recommend, unless you just want a pretty door stop.

[@beck2929]

I really hope you carefully washed that vacuum cleaner before...

[@AlternativeBrewing]

It's only use for coffee grinders 😀

[@TheCuriousOrbs]

I find that coffee ALWAYS tastes better with pet hair.

[@seppomuppit]

Don't be fewled!

[@xmontanaxcadwell6864]

Screen blocked after 2 months of use..can't recommend that crap

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Had you cleaned it out regularly before than?

[@Cutekid69]

Do you clean after every use or once a week?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Once a week would be enough