{"product_id":"baratza-virtuoso-coffee-grinder","title":"Baratza Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"main-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBaratza Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaratza Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso\u003c\/strong\u003e lives up to its name by providing technical skill, classic style and a consistent, quality grind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrinding for espresso? Let the \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso’s\u003c\/strong\u003e professional-grade 40mm conical burrs perform their magic for a consistent, fine grind. How about a French Press? The \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso\u003c\/strong\u003e can handle that too, with a particle size uniformity that gives you consistency from cup to cup. In fact, the \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso\u003c\/strong\u003e is so consistent at both the coarse and fine ends of the grind range that we consider it to be in a class all by itself — and so do many of the micro- and specialty-roasters who swear by it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret to the \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso’s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent, smooth grind is two-fold: an efficient DC motor keeps your beans cool, even during extended grind times, while a combination of electric and gear speed reducers slow the burr to 450 RPM, ensuring a smooth bean feed and reducing noise, heat and static buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso’s\u003c\/strong\u003e exterior is just as finely tuned as its interior — a convenient front-mounted pulse button allows for grinding directly into an espresso filter basket, while a 60-second timer means that it’s easy to replicate the ideal grind time. With the \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso\u003c\/strong\u003e, the look goes beyond merely functional. A sculptured metal top and base give this grinder an expensive, elegant image that adds a sense of class and quality to kitchen counters and coffee shop workspaces alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you want it all, the \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso\u003c\/strong\u003e is the grinder that will get you there with function, elegance, and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurrs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured in Europe, the \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso’s\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 mm conical burrs grind coffee at 1.5 to 2.4 g\/sec. depending on the setting. But what really sets the \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso\u003c\/strong\u003e burrs apart is that these burrs can do a very uniform grind, with a distinct lack of fines across its grinding range. So the \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso\u003c\/strong\u003e burrs are exceptional for espresso, drip, manual brewing methods and Press Pot. These conical burrs are durable and will remain sharp for many years. The burrs have a precision mounting system to ensure a stable platform for accurate grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGearbox:\u003c\/strong\u003e In 2012, Baratza introduced the second generation Gearbox (GB 2.0). With GB 2.0, Baratza has significantly increased the strength and durability of the drive transmission while decreasing noise. In addition to a new drive shaft, motor mounting plate and bushings, this change includes a new drive gear made of 15% glass filled thermo plastic which is quieter than the prior metal gear, wears better and is more shock resistant. During the rigorous testing process, stainless steel screws were thrown into the burrs, and in every case the motor\/gear\/burrs stopped immediately, the (automatically-resettable) thermal cutout was triggered, and the gears were fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrind Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turn the hopper and with 40 settings you can quickly adjust from fine for espresso to coarse for French Press.  The grind range is from 250 to 1200 microns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrinds Left in Grinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e  To maximize freshness, the \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso\u003c\/strong\u003e minimizes the ground coffee left in the grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e  The \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great all around grinder, from manual brewing to espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e  A powerful, high torque DC motor effortlessly drives the burrs. This motor turns slowly resulting in cool, quiet operation and permits long grinding duty-cycles. The circuitry is equipped with an automatically resetting thermal cutoff switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e An innovative burr calibration system ensures that each grinder has the full range of grind. If necessary, the grinders can be user calibrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e With unique speed control, the \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a combination of gear and electronic speed reduction to control the rotation of the burr to 500 RPM. The electronic speed controller is adjustable from 405 to 495 RPM in the event that specific user conditions require modification of the speed. This slow speed reduces heat, noise, and static generation in the grinder. It also ensures that the beans feed smoothly into the burrs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimer Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso\u003c\/strong\u003e has a 60-second timer with segmented graphics, for easily repeatable grind times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Burrs are easily removable with no tools, making cleaning very easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories (which may be purchased separately):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEsatto:\u003c\/strong\u003e  An accessory that transforms your \u003cstrong\u003eVirtuoso\u003c\/strong\u003e into a grind by weight Grinder.  Set the weight you want, the Esatto does the rest, weighing the ground coffee to within +\/- 0.2g, while grinding, and stopping automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortaHolder:\u003c\/strong\u003e  A replacement for the grounds bin that holds the espresso portafilter for hands-free grinding directly.  It also makes for easy clean up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHopper extender:\u003c\/strong\u003e  An extension that can add 9 oz. of capacity to the existing 8 oz. bean hopper.  Several extenders can be added to get to the capacity you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bullet\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed to Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2.4 g\/sec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBean Hopper Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 oz (227g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrounds Bin Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 oz. 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