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Saeco GT-1 Titan Conical Burr Grinder

Manufacturer : Saeco
In Stock : 13

List Price:	$149.00
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Features

Conical burr grinder with 12 grind settings and 60-second timer
Grind for use with drip, French press, espresso, or even Turkish coffee
Removable 8-ounce bean hopper and 6-1/2-ounce ground-coffee container
Anti-static device; durable ABS plastic housing; cord storage; UL listed
Measures 7 by 7-7/8 by 11-8/9 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Description

A key ingredient in the coffee making process is, well, coffee. Flavor is dependent on how the bean was roasted but you don't have much control over that. Another factor is the time elapsed from the time beans are ground to the time they're brewed. When freshly ground, coffee beans retain the actual oils, flavonoids and properties of the bean. With time (and brief time, at that), these natural properties dissipate. So if you're seeking the most flavors in your cups of coffee, a grinder is your best investment. The Saeco GT1 Titan Burr Grinder is a reliable unit for consistency throughout its 12 selectable settings for optimal performance for virtually any coffee brewing method. Unit Dimensions - 4.75? x 6.5? x 12.5; Weight - 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) Power - 110V - 60Hz

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 3.50 out of 7 reviews

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A REAL P.O.S. - TRY THE CUISINART DBM-8 - Randy Arnold, Apr 27, 2008

I bought this on my son's suggestion, and he has been good in the past. But this time his suggestion was a real mistake.

I had never heard of this brand (SAECO) before and was reluctant to even try it. I should have followed my gut. Let me say in all fairness that this unit appears to be designed to use every day to grind coffee for immediate use,(even more reason to avoid) and I grind enough coffee at one time to use for about a week. And please remember, all opinions should be viewed as one giant opinion. In other words, read many reviews and weigh the positives with the negatives.

1. Both the bean hopper and ground coffee holder are small-too small for my needs.

2. The bean hopper comes completely off the machine if you move it just slightly past the coarse setting. There is no "stop" to keep the hopper from coming off. So if you think there might be a little more coarse setting and you move the dial too far, off comes the hopper and your whole beans go everywhere.

3. This piece of garbage stopped-quit-died-gave up the ghost-after just 2 sessions. When I removed the hopper and tried to manually move things to help it get re-started, I noticed a "bunch of stuff" that didn't look like coffee in the works. The entire mechanism seems to have disintegrated. Needless to say, I had to throw away the coffee as I prefer mine WITHOUT NYLON AND METAL!

4. I must say that the first grind was efficient and not too terribly noisy but the second one did the machine in. So if it had kept working, this review would be much more favorable.

I would suggest, if you want a good machine in a similar price range, the Cuisinart DBM-8-which you can buy right here on Amazon (NO-I DON'T WORK FOR AMAZON!). The previous (now discontinued) Cuisinart model, the CCM-16, I had for almost 3 years and it served me well for a fifty dollar machine. Please read the reviews for that model as well.

And lastly, remember that this is not the 60s or '70s, when companies made products that lasted almost forever because they wanted you to buy their other quality products. Consumer items last a couple of years, and then it's time to buy another one.

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Well-built, does the job, perfect for French presss - Mike Wazowski, Mar 05, 2008

I bought this grinder for my wife this last Christmas. It's been two months now, and we are very happy with it. In this price range, I found 3 choices - Saeco Titan, Capresso 560 Infinity Burr Grinder, Black, and Breville BCG450XL Ikon Conical Burr Grinder. Burr grinders in the ~$50 range seemed unattractive (=not worth the money) from the reviews here. Both Capresso and Breville had consistently good reviews, Saeco Titan appeared to be a new model and did not have any. I decided to go find them all in a store and compare - well, easier said than done... In a major urban area, the only place where I found any of these grinders was a bigger Bed Bath and Beyond store (you'll see what I mean if you go to their website and look for a location near you; don't go to a regular BBBY). There was this model there, along with Capresso 564 - a more expensive, chrome, version of the $90 Capresso 560. I looked at both closely, and it didn't take long to choose the Saeco. Even though the Capresso felt heavier, more "solid" (at $139!), I liked less the design of the burr assembly and collar. Saeco also seemed easier to open, and the dial's position on the side more convenient. And yes, it is indeed made in Switzerland. The price was $130, but I had BBBY's 20% off coupon...
One thing I should stress, while we have used the Titan for 2 months, we have no experience using the Capresso model. It is of course entirely possible that, while having failed to impress me at the store, Capresso might actually grind better, who knows?.. I can speak for the Titan, though. For us the Titan does the job well enough. Easy to use, consistent operation, not too loud, and of course, a huge improvement over our previous $30 grinder. Will it grind fine enough for you? Well, it definitely does not grind fine enough for a proper Turkish coffee, but then none of these machines will. You'd have to pay more - many times the $130. You'll be better off buying Turkish-ground coffee from a good supplier or, if you must have it absolutely fresh, get one of those old-fashioned hand-driven coffee mills. I saw quite a few here on Amazon. Expect to pay ~$150 and need a set of strong hands, but those *will* give you the finest grinds.
We use our Titan at the coarsest setting and brew in French press, it seems perfect for that. Clean, consistent grind, no dust, and excellent brew, great taste.
One last thing I thought could be helpful if you don't get to see these grinders in a store - they all are smaller than they appear in pictures and take little space.

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Bad milling leaves burrs on burrs - A. Skelton, Mar 04, 2008

I bought a Saeco Titan at a retail outlet. Even the coarsest grind setting left me with an extremely muddy cup of coffee. Inspecting the burrs, I found that they were poorly milled by the manufacturer. I brought it back and inspected an identical item. It was no better.

The Titan is much better than any blade grinder but there are better burr grinders in the consumer market. If you can, find one in a store and take a close look at the burrs.

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Not bad, but a messy problem with static electricity - PatrickHenryPDX, Feb 24, 2008

Saeco GT-1 Titan Conical Burr Grinder is advertised as having an anti-static device, but the engineers have clearly failed in this regard. Grinding coffee results in static electricity sending ground coffee everywhere. I've had other burr grinders that have had static in very dry periods during the dead of winter. This Saeco, however, suffers from static regardless of the weather. It leaves coffee grounds all over the place once you're done grinding.

Also, the hopper for the grounds is not big enough if you're grinding for a 12 cup coffee maker.

Other than the above, the grinder seems fairly well made, is not unduly noisy, and grinds coffee quickly and uniformly. I wouldn't buy it again, however.

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Made in Switzerland and Worth the Money - Joseph E. Hogan, Feb 15, 2008

I really like the quality and sleek appearance of this grinder. It's quiet and produces perfectly ground coffee in just a few seconds. The anti-static feature works like a charm with just the tiniest amount of grounds left in the container. You'll never regret spending the extra few dollars for this grinder once you see it in action.

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