Amazon.com Review
Italy’s La Pavoni invokes a bygone era with this handsome machine. The hard-plastic hoppers and spout are sepia-toned, like old photographs of dignified men and women relaxing on a Ravello terrace, and burnished brass houses the grinder’s electric motor. Good looks, however, don’t overshadow the grinder’s performance in delivering fresh, full-flavored ground coffee. First, pour up to 8 ounces of whole beans into the top hopper. Then turn a knob on the side to adjust grind from fine to coarse through nine finely calibrated settings. Press a button on the side, and coffee ground to your personal specifications spills into the removable front hopper. For grinding directly into a pot, remove the front hopper, place the pot beneath the spout, and press upward against a lever to activate the grinder. A quick cleanup with a brush that’s included and the grinder awaits the next day. –Fred Brack
Product Description
These attractive La Pavoni grinders feature brass color cases to match your espresso machines. La Pavoni PGB grinders operate two ways. For daily serving applications grind directly into your portafilter or for larger amounts of coffee grind directly into the removable hopper. Features: Tempered steel burr grinders. brass finish. 9 settings from coarse to fine. 1/4 lb. hopper capacity. Automatic shut-off. Measures 9 ½” high weight 8 lbs. Volt 110 One year warranty. Not recommended for commercial use or continual grinding. Made in Italy.
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I tried this unit at a friend’s house recently. It was strong, solid, and could really pulverize those beans. Too much for me to purchase, but I bring my whole beans next door to grind precisely to my taste. La Pavoni certainly does it right.
most recent blog entriesI have been using my PGB for about 10 years; it works very well with no problems. A great virtue of the model I have (hope this is still true) is the ability to grind directly into the espresso basket, turning on the machine with simple pressure from the basket; this enables one to grind just the coffee needed with no reservoir to empty or clean, and more assurance that a minimum of old ground coffee will join that which is freshly ground.
most recent blog entriesI’m quite satisfied with the excellent grind consistency and quality. The brass La Pavoni PGB Coffee Grinder is close to being a commercial grade burr grinder — equal to those found in Europe’s espresso bars and restaurants. Be aware that the brass finish is “plated” over hard plastic, so carefully inspect your new grinder before using it. I had to return mine twice to the retailer back east, before a perfect one arrived. I’ve used mine daily for more than three years without any issues.
Just a quick note to Patricia O’Connor who considered it “a piece of junk.” With proper care & regular cleaning, the La Pavoni PGB Coffee Grinder will last a lifetime. -smile-
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