Baratza Forte Grinder Reviews

4.9 Rating 17 Reviews

About Coffee Hit Ltd:

I started Coffee Hit in 2008, when I was always buying cool coffee gear from USA and Australia as it was not availble in the UK. I wanted great coffee for my customers and at home!
I wanted to help cafes and people make great coffee at home. I wanted to show people it didnt need to be expensive and great coffee can be fun and simple.

But if your like me you like to geek out a bit and we also have some really cool coffee brewing gear for my fellow coffee geeks.

We have the solutions for you to make great coffee at home or in the cafe.

Enjoy!
Paul, Owner

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0207 635 6247

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4 Sandpit Road, Dartford,
Kent
DA1 5BU

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“Very good grinder. I significant improvement over my Sage grinder, which was adequate but limited. Take your time to dial in and your espresso machine will produce consistent and superior results. Processed and delivered by Coffee Hit in just a couple of days. Well packaged and supplied with both the ceramic and metal burrs.”

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“A few things went on the Vario, so wanted to upgrade to something more robust and serviceable longer term. The Forte doesn't disappoint, built like a tank. Plus, it seems to be slightly better aligned and produce less fines. Win-win.”

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“Over the last 15 years I have had a number of Encore and Virtuoso grinders from Baratza. All have been very good and generally provided a consistent output. The Forte BG/AP is in a totally different league. Absolutely no extra fines/oversize particles. No need for a Kruve sieve. Consistency across different beans, roasts and brew methods is amazing. Very nice touch that Coffee Hit includes the steel burr set as an option. One further variable sorted out in the pursuit of a "God in a Cup" brew. Highly recommended.”

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“Now working! Great service with quick turnaround and not having to worry about carriage costs. Thanks!”

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“After grinding three double espresso a day, every day, for the past nearly 10 years, the motor on my trusty 2010 Vario eventually gave up. It had been problem-free for all that time and the model size and profile had suited my domestic setup well. I was therefore intent on buying an exact replacement. However, after viewing many YouTube videos and hundreds of posts in the various coffee forums, I eventually decided to treat myself and my La Pavoni Europiccola to a grinder upgrade. I settled on the Forte AP and this was to be my first purchase from CoffeeHit. I chose this particular supplier because of their excellent feedback and because the Forte they sell comes with both ceramic and steel burrs, effectively providing both the AP and BG grinder in one. The grinder arrived earlier than expected, despite CoffeeHit moving warehouses and I was both grateful and impressed by CoffeeHit for their regular e-mails providing situational updates on the progress of my order. As for the Forte, it is for me the perfect upgrade to my old Vario. Same footprint as the Vario and so enabling me to keep it in exactly the same spot as my last grinder without having to change my (tight for space) kitchen setup. The Forte is heavier (having so much more metal) and certainly looks the part, such that both my wife and daughter have praised it for its looks. I find it a little louder than the Vario was but of course the Forte can grind by weight (into the plastic coffee bin only) as well as by timer where I can use the useful portafilter holder, which fits the La Pavoni Europiccola's portafilter well. The Forte has reignited my interest and enthusiasm in my daily espresso drinks and it provides a better and far more consistent grind than I had been used to, resulting in a more flavoursome cup. The Forte suits my coffee needs and I am so pleased I bought it. I would certainly buy it again, and from CoffeeHit.”

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“Delivered all fixed in less than a week from shipping, despite being right before Christmas. Excellent service”

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“Very impressed with the service, I sent in my 7 year old Vario which has been a but unloved if I'm honest. Turnaround was very quick, and I received the Vario (with new burrs fitted, which I'd bought at the same time) working as if it was brand new. Would definitely recommend!”

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“Non-functioning grinder collected - fully functional grinder returned a few days later. Can't really fault that, can we?”

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