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According to our coffee grinder expert
The Graef CM80 coffee grinder is used in combination with a semi-automatic espresso machine, otherwise known as a piston-driven machine. If you place the filter carrier in the holder and push it against the machine, the coffee grinder will automatically start grinding. Once you think you've got enough coffee, remove the filter carrier to stop the grinder from grinding. Thanks to the conic grinder and the slowly rotating motor, the coffee beans won't lose flavor and the motor won't overheat, so you can use it continuously for a long time. With 40 settings, you can set the grind size very precisely, so you can experiment like a real barista and make an espresso exactly to your taste.
Number of grinding settings | 40 | |
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Bean hopper capacity | 350 g | |
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A grinder for espresso for 150 euros? Every espresso nerd now raises an eyebrow, but Graef does it with the CM-800. You miss the ultra-fine adjustment of, for example, a Niche Zero, but the Graef is a true workhorse and in my opinion a real 'sleeper' in the espresso world. Below I explain why.
First of all, the construction: the grinder consists largely of metal and is heavy and feels solid. I've only had it for a month, but expect it to last a long time and parts are easy to replace. Graef also supplies many accessories and the grinder contains many surprising extras. First of all, two holders for different sizes of filter carriers. So always a suitable one. There are also two plastic funnels at the front of the filter holder so that less falls next to it, and because of this the ground coffee mainly piles up in the middle, which makes it easier to spread. An experienced barista friend was impressed by this simple, yet effective accessory. Add a cleaning brush and you can close the hopper. Also very convenient. In addition, a removable rubber mat which also facilitates cleaning (just tap). Then the grinding itself: 40-step grinder, but what you don't actually read anywhere is that you can quite easily remove the grinding discs and then do the 'coarse adjustment'. Two steps finer than the factory setting and I immediately grind 16 grams at setting 20, which comes out with 32 grams in 30 seconds. In theory you have about 10 steps there (so 400 total), but I honestly think only 5 are really usable (2 finer or coarser than factory setting). That's still 200 steps. Furthermore, the machine can grind continuously or 'on-demand' when you press it with the filter carrier. The grinder is not the fastest or the quietest, but in both respects it is not inferior to the much more expensive competition. The only downside that I would like to mention is the precision: for every finer step there is about 5 seconds extra processing time. So now I mainly move between 21-19 depending on the type of bean. The real connoisseur who only wants a second on or off will have to turn to a more expensive grinder (but if you demand that precision, why are you even looking at grinders under 500?), or have to get this precision by increasing the dosage or pressing harder (both lead to more resistance and longer lead time). All in all, very surprised with the grinder and certainly in this price range. I honestly think the best entry-level grinder for sub 300 euros and can hold its own up to the 500. Don't have a sieve test for consistency, but it looks very nice and consistent.
Robbert
7 October 2021
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I was a bit hesitant at first, after all, various coffee connoisseurs state that grinders in this budget do not grind fine enough for espresso. Fortunately, this does not apply to this Graef! It grinds all the beans I've tried fine enough for a nice run time in my espresso machine (about 25 seconds). I use it for my semi-automatic on position 5 to 11 depending on the bean. For reference, it is adjustable between 1 and 40.
After a few days I took the hopper off and had a look inside, it has a conical grinding disc, so fine. With the included brush, you can keep the grinding disc and the hole from which the ground coffee comes out finely clean. Very important for a good espresso.
These devices are never quiet (inherent in what they do, grinding beans) but relatively speaking, this is not a noisy device. It is also nicely compact, so that it fits neatly on the refrigerator to the espresso machine. So highly recommended!
Andy
2 February 2017
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Great device! Very good starter mill! As a barista who can't afford a "luxury" model yet, this is a very good choice!
NA Bijl
31 March 2018
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Product number | 200738 | |
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Manufacturer code | 458001 | |
Brand | Graef | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Suitable for coffee specialty | Espresso and filter coffee | |
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Width | 23 cm | |
Height | 39,7 cm | |
Depth | 13,5 cm | |
Diameter | 13 cm | |
Diameter grinding discs | 6 cm | |
Bean hopper capacity | 350 g | |
UV-resistant bean hopper | ||
Airtight bean hopper | ||
Power | 128 W | |
Weight | 2,54 kg | |
Color | Silver | |
Grinding system | Grinding discs | |
Type of grinding discs | Conical | |
Number of grinding settings | 40 | |
Filter holder | ||
Timer | ||
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