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Baratza Maestro Plus Coffee Grinder

Baratza Maestro Plus Coffee Grinder

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-Based on the very popular Maestro grinder, the Baratza Maestro Plus Coffee Grinder includes all of the winning features of the Maestro, plus some extras that increase its versatility and ease of use.
-The Baratza Maestro Plus includes a 60-second timer, a front-mounted pulse button and a brushed-satin metal base.
-At double the weight of the Maestro, the Maestro Plus Coffee Grinder has a rock-solid feel and increased stability.
-The original Maestro Plus, introduced in 2004, was upgraded in March of 2007 to include an innovative calibration system, a new powerful DC motor and other improvements.

German-Made Conical Burrs

The Baratza Maestro Plus Coffee Grinder uses the same 40 mm conical burrs as always.  Conical burr grinders are exceptional at producing consistent grinds from very fine to very coarse.

Grind Coffee for Any Brewing Method

Though there are many coffee grinders on the market, few are able to grind fine enough for a professional espresso machine and coarse enough for a French press coffee maker.  The Maestro Plus has 40 steps of adjustment.  Select the perfect setting by turning the bean hopper to the desired position.

Innovative Calibration

Commercial grinders have a calibration system to ensure that the grinder has the range to grind fine enough for espresso and coarse enough for press pot.  This feature is now available in a grinder designed for home use - the Baratza Maestro Plus Coffee Grinder.  An innovative burr calibration system ensures that each grinder has the full range of grind.  The grinders are calibrated when manufactured to ensure an accurate range of grind.  If necessary, the user can calibrate them as well.

DC Motor

A 240-watt DC motor is replacing the current AC motor. Twice as powerful as the current motor, the DC motor turns slowly, which results in a cool, quiet operation and permits long grinding duty-cycles.  The circuitry is equipped with an automatic resetting, thermal cutoff switch.

Special Gear Reduction

The Maestro Plus uses a combination of gear and electronic speed-reducers to slow the spinning of the burr to 450 RPM.  This slow speed reduces heat, noise, and static generation in the grinder as it ensures that the beans feed smoothly into the burrs.

Timer Switch and Pulse Button

The Maestro Plus has a sixty-second timer with segmented graphics for easily repeatable grind times. It also has a front-mounted pulse button that manually controls the on/off function.  This is nice for grinding a small amount of coffee for espresso.

Pulse Button Makes Espresso Easy

If you have an espresso machine, you will enjoy the convenience of being able to grind directly into your machine's filter basket.  After you remove the coffee grounds bin, the filter basket (portafilter) can be inserted directly under the dispensing chute to collect the coffee as it is being dispensed.  You can push the pulse button with your thumb while holding the filter basket for true single-handed operation.

 

UPC: 838823003850

If you live in the United States your grinder fails within one year, simple call 877-701-2021. Baratza will deliver an identical or comparable replacement to your door free of charge and arrange to have your “failed” grinder to be returned to us.

 

When you receive your replacement grinder, use the carton and packing material and shipping label to return your  “failed” grinder by dropping it off at any UPS pickup location. Please include your name, phone number and address inside the box.

 

Important: Do not return any equipment without a Return Authorization number.

One-year Warranty from date of purchase

Brand: BARATZA
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  • SKU: 3-022-00591-4
  • Ships direct from: Baratza
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  • Transit time usually 1-5 business days (ships from: WA)

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  • THIS IS BETTER THAN THE

    broseph | Tue, 04/10/2012 - 10:57

    this is better than the original virtuoso for drip. when the comparison is encore vs. new virtuoso, new virtuoso is better most likely. reviews await.

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  • GOOD BREWED COFFEE GRINDER

    Steve Rhinehart | Thu, 02/02/2012 - 09:29

    The Maestro does a fairly good job across the brewed coffee range of grinds, from a fine drip to a coarse perk or french press. Espresso grinds are lacking, in part due to the steps in the adjustment range, but also due to consistency of grind - I was having difficulty dialing in an espresso grind even when manually holding the adjustment between steps. I would recommend this grinder as a good starting grinder for brewed coffee at home, as the grind quality, usability, and price are all quite satisfactory, not to mention Baratza's great reputation for customer support.
    My minor qualms are in the adjustment mechanism, materials, and fit and finish. The adjustment feels flimsy to me, which may not be the case, but I became overly gentle while adjusting my grind, so as not to break any plastic. In the same vein, the use of plastic is prevalent, likely aiding the lower price. Still, the burr carriers are what appear to be nylon, including the sweeping vanes, which I feel will surely break off with time, leaving me lacking confidence in the longevity of internal parts. A plastic body is one thing, but the moving parts being plastic seems to spell eventual disaster. Finally, the fit and finish, while my most minor complaint, are quite in contrast with my other Baratza grinder, the Vario. Small things, such as the cutaway finger used to tension the grinds bin into place, bother me, as that particular item is right below the grinds chute. I've already knocked grinds into that opening, which is nearly impossible to clean out without opening the case. Another source of woe is the tiny cord storage compartment. I purposely located my coffee equipment right next to a power outlet, so I only need about a foot of power cord, and yet I can only store about eight inches or so of it at the grinder. A zip tie will help tidy that problem, but again, the Vario affords cord storage, and I'd wonder why it was left out from the Maestro.
    Apart from those minor misgivings, the Maestro is quite a capable grinder, and I hope it serves me well for years. In the interest of keeping function before form, the quality in place here merits a 4/5.

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  • A GOOD GRINDER

    avaserfi | Fri, 01/27/2012 - 18:07

    I'm borrowing one of these from a friend right now. For the money, this is a great coffee grinder for preperations like drip, pour over, Aeropress etc. For the money, I think this is a great entry level grinder.

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  • AN EXCELLENT STEP UP

    intrepid510 | Thu, 01/12/2012 - 01:32

    This grinder is an excellent choice for those wanting to stop using their blade grinder. You should see a noticeable difference in your coffee, less bitter coffee!

    Like others said the timer does fall off sometimes, but it goes back on easily. Also the reason to get the plus model over the other version of the grinder that is on other sites is because the added weight of the grinder makes it much quieter compared to the other version which will vibrate more, in addition the weight leads to a slightly improved grind.

    This grinder however is not going to cut it for espresso just because it has some large step, and you need to be able to make small adjustments, but it will work for a pressurized portafilter if you have one of those!

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  • GREAT

    samuellaw178 | Sat, 12/24/2011 - 18:54

    I would either go a little higher to get a Virtuoso/Preciso for coffee brewing, or go lower and settle on a normal Maestro. However, there's no problem with the Maestro Plus itself and it's a very decent grinder compared to most for coffee brewing. Not recommended for espresso use because it lacks of microadjustment.

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  • QUALITY PRODUCT

    EricBNC | Sat, 12/10/2011 - 23:08


    This is the grinder you need if you intend to have the best cup of brewed coffee every morning - recommended.

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  • BARATZA MAESTRO

    danconnell | Sun, 11/06/2011 - 16:19

    Great, even grind that is far better than the old chopper I was using and plenty of capacity to make the effort worth the trouble, which was an issue for me with other grinders. I am still getting bits of ground coffee all over the place, though, which could be me or it could be the Baratza. Ground coffee clings to the plastic bin beneath the grinder and then scatters not he counter every time. Small complaint, though. I am otherwise very pleased.

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  • GREAT BREW GRINDER

    Wakeknot | Sun, 10/23/2011 - 21:21

    and not a bad place to start for espresso. If you can stretch your budget further for espresso that would be great, but if not this is as good as anything you can get for this price.

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  • BARATZA GRINDER - GREAT DEAL FOR THE PRICE

    timsmith1966 | Tue, 10/04/2011 - 23:18

    I upgraded grinder from a "box store" grinder I bought last year. This one was within my price range and seemed to have decent reviews. I tested the settings with a few espresso beans and dialed it into the proper grind. Very easy to use, I love the timer function, although I have had it fall off a couple of times (as noted in other reviews). I let my secretary borrow it and she is going to buy one after using it. Good product for the price, I am sure there are better ones, but this one was within my budget and shipping was free! I would recommend.

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  • OVERALL IT IS A GOOD GRINDER

    jorimarie7 | Wed, 06/29/2011 - 13:13

    Overall it is a good grinder for the price, very heavy and sturdy. It takes some trial and error to find the right grind size especially if you frequently use different beans. The only problem with this grinder is that the knob often falls off due to the vibrations, but I have been told this happens on some of the other models as well. It is not much of a problem though because it easily pushes back on.

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  • BARATZA MAESTRO PLUS

    pgreene | Tue, 06/28/2011 - 09:06

    When I started with my espresso hobby the cost of all but the most budget equipment seemed ridiculous. The Maestro Plus looked good on paper - I was reading about "conical" burrs, and while I don't think the people writing were referring to this small burr set, I decided to go for this rather than the more expensive Rocky. The Maestro Plus worked for me for quite a while, I was able to "choke" my Gaggia Espresso and to get nice looking pours. I eventually got frustrated with the grinder - not sure if it was the machine or some less than fresh beans, or just upgrade fever, but I ended up replacing it with a Rocky and giving the MP to a friend who still uses it. Apparently the fineness range of the MP is adjustable and Baratza support is excellent, so maybe worth a try if you're starting out and can't bring yourself to spend more. I wish I still had it for drip - but I don't have the counter space. One interesting thing, I was surprised to find a bitter note with the Rocky that I didn't get with the MP, not a scientific side by side and perhaps it was just unseasoned burrs, I wasn't expecting it so I don't think it was my imagination, in any case while the Rocky was so mechanically superior that I would chose it over the MP, the MP to me, tasted "sweeter."

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  • ODD MAN OUT?

    jbviau | Mon, 06/06/2011 - 16:40

    For me, it's difficult to identify who would want this grinder. I'm not sure it's worth paying more for the Maestro Plus's pulse button and extra metal (relative to the Maestro) if you're looking for a quality basic burr grinder. On the other hand, if you're looking for an entry-level espresso grinder, you should really spend more and get a Virtuoso *at least*, preferably a Virtuoso Preciso. Just my two cents.

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