Eureka Mignon Silenzio Espresso Grinder Silent Technology Stepless Timed Dosing Chrome 55mm

I did a lot of research on espresso level grinders before I purchased this Silenzio. For years I've used a Baratza Encore for my drip, french press, and moka pot coffee, and it has always served me well. However, when I purchased an espresso machine a few months ago I found that it was incredibly difficult to dial in a grind. After several weeks of playing with settings, and even trying to take the Encore apart, I realized I was asking more out of it than it could provide. Research led me to the Eureka Mignon line, and price and features pointed me to the Silenzio. The first thing I noticed about the Silenzio is that it's heavy, much heavier than the Encore it was here to replace. This grinder feels like a substantial piece of machinery that's built for years of use. Reviews I'd watched on YouTube placed Eureka's Mignon line in the "prosumer" category rather than lower grade "appliance" machines, and my initial interactions lead me to believe this is an accurate statement. The heavier weight seems to come from a combination of many parts being metal, or heavy duty plastic and rubber, and that all adds up to something that is built to last. This also lends the machine to far less, if any, movement during the grind. It sits rock solid on my counter while I grind, which I'm sure helps lead to less noise. That said, the next thing I noticed is that this machine is quiet. The Silenzio in the name promised a lowered decibel level, but I am very impressed with how much quieter it is than the Encore. I can easily grind coffee while my son naps in the other room without any worry that the noise will wake him up. Between the heavier base, the internal noise dampening, and burr design, this grinder whispers its way through coffee beans. The grind has been very consistent as far as size and lack of clumping. I started out manually weighing each dose, and have since tried to employ the dial timer more to help automate my morning routine, and each time I've found that my adjustments on the stepless grind settings have resulted in noticeable differences in my grind without introducing wild inconsistencies in the way of fines or large chunks. For a grinder in this price range, it needs to grind coffee well, and I've found that it does exactly what I ask of it each time. I did not know if the timer function would be as useful on this model as it seems to be on the higher end Specialita, but I've found that I can get a very consistent dose dialed in for my double shot and automate that portion of my morning. It takes a little more trial and error to determine exactly how long to run the timer to get a good dose, but I found starting low and then manually topping off and adjusting the time up for the next shot helped me get it pretty much exactly where I want it. I imagine that changing coffee will throw it off somewhat, but it should only take a dose or two to dial back in. Overall I highly recommend this grinder as a next-level upgrade from a drip coffee, appliance grade machine. I'm still happy with my Encore for what it does, and will likely take it to my office to improve the coffee quality at work, but the Silenzio definitely is more capable and the better machine for my home. Read more

I was running a Baratza Sette 30 prior to this. The Sette was a great grinder all around and functioned for years until a power surge took out a bunch of stuff at our house (grinder included). The problem with the Sette 30 was the volume…it was loud loud, lol. This thing functions perfectly without all the noise. Grinding is very consistent. I actually prefer the analogue controls on timer. The markings don’t have any significance…it’s a little trial and error at first. Once dialed, weights are consistent, pulls are consistent. Another bonus over the Sette, is that it never sprays grounds all over the place. The Sette (depending on which coffee was used), would spray grounds all over. I would have to use the funnel ring on my portafilter to avoid the mess. This thing just flows nicely right into the basket. Admittedly, the Sette had less clumping than the Eureka…but it’s minor and hasn’t affected the shots. The design of the Eureka breaks up larger clumps well …but finer grinds have some baby clumps at times. Read more

This is a preliminary review, I've only had the grinder for a few days. I got it to upgrade from the Gaggia MDF. I'm using it with a Gaggia Classic Pro, dosing 16-17 grams in the non-pressurized 18g double basket. It took about four shots to get close to the right coarseness setting, these were throw away. After that a couple more to fine tune and get the timer right. Grind quality is great, probably better than my MDF and certainly with fewer clumps. The big wins, and my reasons for upgrading, are ease of use, being doserless and with a timer, and low noise level. It's just pleasant and convenient in use. Feels extremely robust and well built, probably the most robust appliance in my house, it's basically a heavy block of metal. The only downside I have so far is that a little ground coffee spills past the basket. This is just from the grinds pile spilling over, doesn't seem to be static charge. I've ordered a dosing funnel, this will probably mean I can't grind hands free because of how the filter stays in place, but for the 10 or so seconds I need per shot I'm not expecting it to be a problem. Read more

I purchased this for use with my Breville Barista Express. I have had my BBE for a year, using the built-in grinder, and it was decent for a while, but never great. No matter what I did, my shots always tasted sour or bitter, especially with straight espresso; straight espresso was undrinkable. I took some time to dial it in, but it wasn't long before I could drink some straight espresso (even though it isn't my favorite). With every shot, I would adjust the grind just a little, which is easy due to the stepless adjustment. In the beginning, there was some minor clumping, which is expected. I have yet to have any issue with static, and from the times I have measured, it is only retaining .1 grams, which is essentially nothing. It easily fits beneath my cabinet, and is extremely quiet. The only part that makes a little more noise than I'd like is the lid to the hopper. If you place a hand on it, it stops buzzing, and the grinder just has a rather low-pitched hum. I'm very happy with the grinder. I am enjoying my espresso more than ever! Read more

Unless mine was defective, I found this grinder very bad. It clogged. Twerking grind settings were near impossible. I used to less than a week and had to return it. The pros were, it was quiet Read more