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Baratza Vario Coffee Grinder

Baratza Vario Coffee Grinder with Portaholder

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Price: $469.00$449.00

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-The VARIO is Baratza’s entrée to the mezzo class of grinders, the class which fills the niche between large professional grinders and home grinders.
-The VARIO is at the top of its class due to its small footprint, full grind range, rapidly repeatable micro-grind adjustment and quick grinding speed.
-The Baratza VARIO Coffee Grinder's NEW DISPLAY board now includes memory so that the programmed setting will not be lost when the grinder is unplugged or in sleep mode.

Small on size, Big on Performance:

The Baratza VARIO Coffee Grinder has the performance of a large grinder without needing lots of space. Measuring only 5" wide and 7" deep, the VARIO will fit on almost any counter. Its 14.5" height allows it to fit under all overhead cupboards. Since all functions are controlled from the front, walls or equipment directly beside it are not a problem.

Any way you like it:

The broad range of grind (250 mm to 1200 mm) and the narrow particle distribution (bi-modal in espresso setting) are hallmarks of the professionalism of the VARIO.

Fine tuning, with ease:

Macro and micro adjustments are instantly and repeatedly achievable with its intuitive VARIO adjustment system. The Baratza VARIO Coffee Grinder's 230 distinct settings of grind will satisfy even the most demanding coffee connoisseur.

One touch is all it takes:

Three user-programmable buttons allow for grind time setting within 0.1 second (about 0.2 gram). Simply press the START button, and the VARIO automatically delivers precise dosing.

Faster than a speeding…..

The Baratza VARIO Coffee Grinder grinds 1.5 grams/second at Espresso and 2.5 grams/second at Press. The speed of grind is truly professional.

Harder than steel:

Manufactured in Germany by Mahlkönig, the VARIO’s 54 mm  professional ceramic burrs produce accurate grinding and high throughput. It will remain sharp for up to twice the lifetime of the highest quality steel burrs. 

A cool drive system:

The VARIO utilizes a high-torque DC motor and an ultra-quiet belt-drive transmission.  The German timing belt provides important thermal isolation of motor and burrs, ensuring cooler coffee.

Look Ma!….. no hands:

Baratza’s exclusive PortaHolderä permits hands-free grinding into any Espresso portafilter.

UPC: 838823008855

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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(60 reviews)
  • SKU: 3-022-00587-3
  • Ships direct from: Baratza
  • Usually ships within 1 business days
  • Transit time usually 1-5 business days (ships from: WA)

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REVIEWS & COMMENTS

  • LOVE THIS GRINDER

    terranovant | Fri, 03/09/2012 - 15:48

    This is my first real grinder. I did tons of research before purchasing. I love it for the small footprint and programmable settings. I use multiple brewing techniques which the Vario is well suited to. It easily goes from espresso grind to french press in a matter of seconds. I also considered going for a used Super Jolly or Mazzer Mini, but in the end the many features of the Vario and all the positive reviews sealed the deal.

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  • PRECISE GRINDER WITH MINIMAL WASTED BEANS

    jmorleyk | Fri, 03/09/2012 - 14:35

    I've owned this grinder for about a year. I've been using it instead of my Macap M4 Stepless. The Vario with it's ceramic burrs does a terrific job grinding for espresso. The controls are precise and easily adjust to make a pour over, Chemex, etc. Then right back to espresso. It's also considerably quieter than my Macap. The one downside I'd say is that compared to a Macap or Mazzer it's not nearly as robust. I expect it will wear out sooner than a more traditional italian grinder. The burrs should in theory last longer than steel, but I expect all the plastic linkages that control the movement of the burset to over time loosen up and wear out.

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  • FLUFFY GRINDS

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


    The grinds are fluffy for espresso and the shot has a wonderful flavor - honestly a great grinder for espresso based on taste.

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  • VARIO

    yeahyeah | Sat, 12/10/2011 - 22:38

    I am very happy with the performance of my Vario so far. The quality of grind for espresso is fantastic and the drip grind is pretty nice as well. I did change the calibration a bit in order to grind coarse enough for press while still allowing for an espresso grind. The hopper, particularly its interface with the safety switch, feels delicate even though I imagine it should be fine if treated gently. The rest of the grinder feels much more substantial than the you would expect based on pictures alone.

    Bottom line: My espresso and brewed coffee taste much better, and my morning routine is more efficient.

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  • ONE OF THE TOP HOME GRINDERS ON MARKET TODAY. PERIOD.

    samuellaw178 | Fri, 11/11/2011 - 09:21

    I have used a Vario before at one point and had the chance to compare it to Mazzer Super Jolly and Major. If I were to put an order on them, they would be Major>Vario>Super Jolly.

    Don't misunderstood, all the three grinders are very capable grinders and superb in term of taste. The order is my individual preference as a home grinder. For someone that prefer the build quality of Mazzer, Super Jolly would be superior to Vario.

    Vario's pro:
    i) Low retention without effort
    ii) Fluffy grinds and very consistent
    iii) Timer Dosing
    iv) Small but good build quality
    v) First notch customer quality from Baratza
    vi) Quiet
    vii)Easy to switch between different brew method

    Vario's con:
    To tell the truth, there's hardly any. If I were to nitpick, the built isn't as robust as the Mazzer's, which is understood because Vario is a home grinder while Mazzers are commercial grinders designed for hours of usage. Also, the fines production aren't as good at the coarser setting(Same in Mazzer). But it's still light year ahead of whirly blades and could do a very excellent job in espresso.

    The only weakness of Vario as compared to Mazzer Major, is the grinding speed, intershot consistency, fluffiness and build quality. But we're comparing to a cafe grinder that is in another class all together, which isn't a fair comparison.

    In short, Vario is the best home grinders you can get for espresso.

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  • BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK

    Son Ton | Mon, 11/07/2011 - 02:23

    I have the vario for almost a year and absolutely love it. I use it for all the brewing methods, french press, aeropress and of course espresso. I hope it will last a long time.

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  • BEST TASTE FOR THE PRICE

    Wakeknot | Tue, 09/27/2011 - 21:26

    I agree that you will not find a grinder for less money that can come close to the taste of espresso from the Vario - in fact you have to go up in price quite a bit. Great company, too.

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  • BARATZA VARIO

    dpablo19 | Tue, 09/27/2011 - 02:35

    I had a chance to use this over at my friend's home and it is amazing for a domestic grinder. The burrs approach the size of commercial standards (54mm v. 64mm) and are high quality ceramic. I was especially envious of the programmable settings for different coffees. It makes dialing in a grind much easier. This grinder also does a great, consistent job for drip and a french press.

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  • VERY NICELY MADE; PERFECTLY CONSISTENT GRIND

    Comdet | Sun, 08/28/2011 - 14:03

    I'm very pleased with this grinder. I also have a Breville Smart Grinder and, while that does trump the Vario when it comes to convenience features, the Vario hits the top spot easily when it comes to the main reason why you have a grinder -- consistent grind at every setting.

    I use this for everything from press pot to espresso, and the Vario puts out perfect grinds each time. Very easy to fine-tune it (for dialing in an espresso shot), easy to clean, and looks good to boot!

    It is not, however, as mess-free as the Breville, nor is the display screen nearly as easy to read. But, if you value consistent grind, this is the one to get. Highly recommend.

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  • WHAT A VALUE! ON PAR WITH A MAZZER SUPER JOLLY.

    LJ Coffee | Thu, 06/30/2011 - 18:08

    I highly recommend this for the home setting. I have a Mazzer Super Jolly at my home espresso bar and the Vario is almost at the SJ level, and also has the variety of grinds and timing.

    I have also used this in our coffee service as a decaf grinder and it didn't let us down. I wish Baratza could take this one step farther and make a slightly larger one with bigger burrs - I'd buy 2 for our mobile coffee cart!

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  • VARIO IS JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR

    speedstar | Tue, 06/28/2011 - 09:16

    The Vario is just the grinder I was looking for. I started with the Rocky then went to the Mazzer Mini and ended up with the Vario. It gives a very consistent grind that is very easy to dial in and holds that setting once there. I use a yogurt cup in my Synesso basket and it is very clean. I also dose per grind with great results. I can't recommend the Vario highly enough. It is a great machine!

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  • BEST IN CLASS? COULD BE

    jbviau | Mon, 06/06/2011 - 16:45

    You'd be hard-pressed to find a better grinder under $500. Do some research online. Finding negative comments about this grinder or Baratza's customer service is very difficult (and for good reason!).

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