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. Contamination Baratza claims that this grinder can produce ground coffee ranging from 200 microns to 1200 microns. This means that you can go fine enough for espresso grind, but you won’t be able to fine-tune the grind to pull that perfect shot. At the coarser end, you can get a grind size that’s good enough for cupping and cold brew. So if you want versatility from your grinder, the Virtuoso + delivers in spades. Value For Money – 4/5 The final choice between the two depends on your preferences and what brewing methods you’re planning to use the grinder for. The Virtuoso features 40mm conical burrs. A DC motor provides ample power for the grinding procedure. Speed controls regulate the rotation to 550 RPM, which will reduce noise, heat, and static generation during operation. You may experience some excess noise and popcorning of beans when grinding small batches. Bean Hopper & Grounds Bin

The Breville grinder offers more room for adjustments, allowing you to grind coffee for a pour over, AeroPress, as well as an espresso.However, the aforementioned coarse grind result isn’t going to mar your Cold Brew or French press dreams. You can yet get a coarse enough grind at a slightly lower-level setting that is sufficiently consistent. Grind Range Find the perfect grind size with 40 individual settings for any method you feel in the mood to brew, from espresso to French Press. Easily control and replicate the perfect grind amount for your brew with the help of a digital screen and an intuitive interface.

You have to keep in mind, though, that this is a home grinder and not a commercial workhorse. Even though its internals maybe commercial-grade, it was designed with the home user in mind. Still, Baratza provides excellent service and support if you run into any problems. Ease Of Use – 5/5 However, if you want to conduct a more thorough clean, which is recommended as a periodic exercise for any coffee grinder, you may face a few more challenges. That’s why Baratza has equipped the Virtuoso + with a removable top burr to make your cleaning routine more manageable. If you want to give your grinder a deep clean (which is required if you’re going to keep grinding away for years to come), follow our burr grinder cleaning guide. Durability – 4.5/5 Both grinders use 40mm stainless steel conical burrs that produce similar results. Apart from the grind size, the two devices also show differences in the grinding speed.

If you’ve ever watched a barista work, you will notice them grind the beans right before brewing. This ensures you can enjoy the characteristics and flavor of your drink. Previously ground beans can suffer from oxidation, moisture, and CO2 depletion. These effects can alter the flavor and aroma of your brew. Oxidation Everything about the Virtuoso Plus feels sturdy – from the plastic bean hopper and grounds bin to the metal chassis. Their products are built to support the specialty coffee community. Whether you are a seasoned barista or just learning about coffee, they have products that will meet your needs. Their goal is to innovate with every product. The two types you will see are conical grinders and flat grinders. As the name suggests, flat grinders have two flat rings that lie on top of each other, crushing the coffee beans between them. Conical burrs have a fixed outer ring and a rotating cone-shaped burr in the center, with the grinding happening vertically. If you’re looking purely at the consistency of your coffee grounds, a flat burr grinder will win every time, but they aren’t necessarily suitable for home use. Conical burrs produce less noise, less heat, and are much cheaper to make.