Man, I gotta tell you about this new grinder I got – the Eureka Mignon Libra. I’ve been pulling shots with it for a week, and it’s been a wild ride. Here’s the lowdown.
First off, I unboxed this thing, and it’s built like a tank. All metal, feels solid. I set it up next to my espresso machine, plugged it in, and got ready to roll. The hopper on top was easy to remove.
Then I started messing with the grind settings. There’s a little dial you turn – clockwise for finer, counter-clockwise for coarser. It’s pretty sensitive, so I had to make tiny adjustments to get it just right. I figured out that the burrs inside are supposed to last forever, or at least 50 years if you make a few coffees a day. Then I filled the hopper with beans and put it back.
The cool thing about this grinder is that it has a built-in scale. You just put your portafilter on the fork, and it weighs the grounds as they come out. I set the weight I wanted on the digital display, hit the button, and boom – perfect dose every time. Or so I thought.
- The first few times, I got some seriously inconsistent results. I’d aim for 18 grams and end up with 20 or 16.
- After reading through the manual again, I tried a few different portafilters and got more consistent results. I even took apart the whole thing to clean out any old grounds.
- Once I got the hang of it, it was smooth sailing. I’m now pulling shots that are way more consistent than before.
My Final Thoughts
This Eureka Mignon Libra is a beast. It’s not perfect, but once I tamed the beast, it’s been a game-changer for my espresso game. If you’re serious about your coffee and want a grinder that will last forever, this one’s worth checking out. I’m glad I added it to my coffee setup. It was the last piece of the puzzle.
