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Swapping out my old blade grinder for this was a revelation — the grind is even enough that my espresso shots finally pull consistently. I mostly use the timer presets for my drip setup in the morning, and being able to save three of them means I just press a button and walk away while it doses. The

The flat burrs grind so consistently that my espresso shots taste noticeably cleaner than with my old grinder. I also love that the included portafilter cradle lets me dose straight into the basket without making a mess.

The timer presets are a game changer — I just hit the button and walk away while it doses straight into the portafilter. Dialing in espresso took a few tries, but now every shot tastes like my old cafe order.