The VARIO is Baratza’s new entry in the mezzo class of coffee / espresso
grinders. The mezzo class fills the niche between large professional grinders
and home grinders - also known as semi-commercial or prosumer coffee grinders.
The VARIO's small footprint, full range of grind, rapidly repeatable micro grind
adjustment and quick grinding speed, places it at the top of its class. Baratza
has long been one of our favorite coffee grinder manufacturers, bringing us
legendary staples including the Maestro line and Virtuoso. With their new top of
the line entry, Baratza has jam packed the VARIO with advanced features in the
pursuit of coffee grinder perfection - features that are well thought out and
satisfy even the most demanding of coffee snobs. While there are so many great
features to mention, including the commercial Mahlkönig burrs (see features
below) one area where the VARIO truly distinguishes itself from other prosumer
grinders, is its ability to not only be an outstanding espresso grinder, but to
also grind well for other brewing methods, right up to a coarser
French Press
grind. Often, quality espresso grinders are really only useful for grinding
espresso. Even the ones with a wider range of settings are not ergonomically
designed to grind for other uses - just look at their dosing mechanisms. The
VARIO features both macro grind setting adjustments to quickly move from one
setting to another as well as macro adjustments to fine tune your espresso grind
for your particular machine and coffee. We believe, once again, that Baratza has
hit the ball out of the park with the VARIO - but take a look at the features
below and then experience the VARIO yourself to become a true believer.
Features:
Small on size, Big on Performance:
The VARIO has the performance of a large grinder without the need for all the
counter space. Measuring only 5” wide and 7” deep the VARIO will fit on
almost any counter. At only 14.5” tall, it also fits under all overhead
cupboards. All functions are controlled from the front, so walls or equipment
directly beside it is not a problem.
Wide range of grind settings - and consistent results
The broad range of grind (250 mm to 1200mm) and the narrow particle
distribution (bi-modal in espresso setting) are hallmarks of the professionalism
of the VARIO .
Fine tuning, with ease and lots of control::
Macro and Micro adjustments are instantly and repeatedly achievable with the
intuitive VARIO™ adjustment system. The VARIO™ has 230 distinct settings of
grind to satisfy even the most demanding coffee connoisseur.
One touch operation:
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 VARIO 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™ 54mm Professional ceramic
burrs produce accurate grinding, high throughput and remain sharp for up to
twice the lifetime of the highest quality steel burrs.
Cool drive system:
The Vario™ employs 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.
BONUS OFFER: With Purchase of This Item
FREE 1 pound of our freshly roasted gourmet coffee
|  | When using a Baratza Maestro, Maestro Plus, or Virtuoso to grind for espresso, our innovative, new PortaHolder saves time and makes the job a little easier. There is no longer a need to stand and hold a portafilter in place throughout the grinding process. | Regular price: $29.00 Our price: $24.99 |
|  | The world's first and only product for cleaning coffee grinders, Grindz™ Home Grinder Cleaner is a consumer packaged version of our patent-pending innovation. The product is an all-natural, food-safe, and flavor neutral combination presented in coffee bean shaped tablets. Grindz™ Home quickly and effectively removes stale coffee residue and flavored coffee odors from the internal burrs and casings of coffee grinders. Requiring no grinder disassembly, Grindz™ Home users simply run the product through the machine just like coffee. Delivering the same cleaning power as the commercial version, Grindz Home is ideally portioned and packaged for home users | Regular price: $12.00 Our price: $7.75 |
|  | How did we top our already popular traditional espresso blend? Lots of tasting, testing and time. And we think you will agree, it was all worth it. Our own blend of exotic beans roasted in small batches to create a brew that produces a rich, ultra smooth full bodied espresso with a hint of wine and chocolate. When we first introduced this blend in our store, the response was been overwhelming - and it has continued to be a top seller. Our Premium Espresso Blend is versatile too. The results are wonderful in a traditional espresso machine, super automatic, drip, French press, etc. | Grind: | |
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| Regular price: $14.99 Our price: $12.99 |
