I’m a real one. I find you profoundly generous; proficient in your craft; and helpful to a wide range of those willing to learn. I sincerely thank you, both as a home enthusiast and a working barista, for your kindness. God bless you
@KyleRowsell
2 жыл бұрын
Great video friend! I agree - the lagom mini is an incredible little package. Very hard to beat for this price and I enjoyed it more than I originally thought I would. It’s interesting - I’ve yet to face any stalling but I have heard and seen from a few that this is an issue since posting my review. I’ll be keeping my eye on this with mine.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I have had lots of stalls through my 20-30lbs of coffee I've run thru it. All on espresso setting tho with med-light and lighter. Still so good!
@cesarat7396
2 жыл бұрын
Medium-light or light roast espresso is weak espresso anyways. Espresso should be done with medium or dark roasts only.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Agree to disagree!
@seanprintz2971
2 жыл бұрын
Kyle, based on your reviews this was high on my list! I'm upgrading from a $60 conical burr grinder and I want a budget friendly option that can "do it all" from drip coffee, to V60, to espresso. Because I use 60-65 grams every morning through my Technivorm Moccamaster I needed something that could conveniently handle the larger amounts :-( Otherwise this was #1 on my list.
@wardsnippe5619
2 жыл бұрын
@@seanprintz2971 I am cuurently in the same position. What grinder are you leaning towards now?
@demmidemmi
2 жыл бұрын
This thing is really cool, a big factor for me that is often overlooked in reviews is the ability to puts things away. Into a drawer or cabinet this way it isn't taking up precious counter space. This is a big plus for handgrinders for me.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
That's so true! The power brick is a beast, tho haha
@rbharathkumar91
2 жыл бұрын
I really like the energy you have and honest effort you put when explaining about coffee. Kudos to you
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Really thankful you noticed the effort I've put into these videos. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@JoshuaFortuna
2 жыл бұрын
Instead of a Quick Look, please call it a “Lance Glance”. You’re welcome 😉
@FabulousResults
2 жыл бұрын
the lagom mini is basically perfect for what I need because I already have a decent grinder to handle filter coffee, and I just got a Flair to pull espresso for myself at home which means I'm probably only making 1 or 2 shots a day. plus I live in a tiny studio, so gimme that small footprint. great vid
@CNich90
Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel yesterday and you have quickly become one of my favorite channels for coffee! Appreciate the longer format videos because they are detailed but not boring. Your random banter in between explanations are hilarious. Looking forward to future videos. Cheers!
@gteche
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving your thoughts early on. I also thought you have a good balance of giving detail and keeping things moving.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Appreciate greatly your comment
@4KTV87
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a real one! Just some feedback Lance, I personally like to see grinder reviews where the full process of putting the beans into the grinder, grinding the beans and pulling a shot is shown in real time. That way we get to see things like the work flow, speed/noise of the grinder, how the grinds look + how you deal with emptying the grinds into a portafilter.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
It's as simple as dumping the beans in the hopper, grinder into the catch, and dumping them in the portafilter. Lol nothing special. Since it is anodized, it is super slick and the grounds don't stick. The video was long do I cut things I didn't think were of utmost importance. I did show how grinding can be a pain with the low power motor and how to slow feed. Only thing I guess I didn't show was dumping the grounds jnto the PF. It was as simple as that- dumping them in. Lol
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
And thanks for being a real one! Appreciate it!
@allenliu2093
2 жыл бұрын
ran into this channel from viewing reviews for other grinders. I appreciate the content and the delivery. I am a real one!.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Allen! Means a lot! Glad you enjoyed it.
@IncertusetNescio
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see more questions answered I have had after people mentioning stalling and noise. Looking forward to more info as time passes (Eg: new car long-term use testing). I suspect they're underrating the motor for longevity, but if they have room up to 120w then I'd prefer they run it around 100 instead of 85 since lighter roasts appear to be giving it more issue. If it comes down to DC voltage out being less than needed I can whip up a lab bench supply with bits off eBay for cheap enough in the case they don't beef up the supply some. Here's hoping this mighty little grinder is everything I'm looking for in the long run!
@fflopse
2 жыл бұрын
Some good 25 minutes of coffee nerding. Just ordered a Lagom Mini and am very much looking forward to receiving it :)
@Ariqginjall93
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a real one. Thanks for the review since i fell in love with the size of it. Hope can bring one of these to Bali this year🙏🏼.
@Trunkmonkee
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a real one. Seriously nice job with this review. You always keep these videos fun, which I appreciate.
@Meursault20
2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered my Lagom Mini. So pumped to get it. Your video really helped me decide. I know it is not perfect but a great little all rounder. Also going to check out that little bellows.
@andrewarzoian4266
2 жыл бұрын
How do you like it?
@mike216514
2 жыл бұрын
For slow feeding, I have a friend who made me an “NFC disc” that fits the Mini. Since the Mini has higher RPM the beans are actually harder than intended to get through to the burrs, which maybe a good thing accidentally.
@ethiopianbuffman
2 жыл бұрын
Are you willing to share the STL for that disk?
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! KZitem won't let you share links in comments but if you email it to me I'd happily add to the caption! Kylelancehedrick@gmail.com
@bowieknife
2 жыл бұрын
Any update on this 3d printed mod?
@ericanderson1753
2 жыл бұрын
@@bowieknife I 3d-printed a funnel that sits on top of the Mini, allows for slow-feeding, and prevents popcorning out of the hopper. It’s been tremendous. Happy to send over the STL if you’re interested.
@troppsi
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have the stl for it?
@commonlycoffee
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a REAL ONE! Love what you do Lance. Keep it up bro.
@maximus3730
2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best videos on Coffee I've seen thank you so much as someone who's had a C 40 for a while and trying to consider an electric upgrade tried to buy the One on Facebook you linked with the SSP upgrade but never heard back...Not sure about the $400 for the scope for my C 40 but this was a great video… I'm a real one
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Max! So glad you enjoyed the video. I think you would be happy with this as long as you don't grind too much espresso. The motor is a bit too weak imo. But I bet they will crank it up following this, hopefully.
@Gabriel.Q
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick But didn't they just upgrade the motor to the current quieter one recently? Do you think I should wait for the next upgrade then? Hmmm
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
So they have a stronger motor than what is presented. The current motor is rated to over 120 watts but they have it performing at 85. I bet going to 120 would sort out the stalling
@Gabriel.Q
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick That's really interesting! Would that be something that can be done aftermarket? I wonder why they chose to limit the motor to 85 though. Perhaps for longevity or noise reasons?
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I believe so, tbh. Will be looking into it
@MagnaTurban
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a real one! I’m learning so much from your videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I’m slowly trying to step up my coffee game and between you and James Hoffman, I have so much to learn
@michaellindauer6274
2 жыл бұрын
Great review. I’m shopping for a entry level espresso grinder, and I just discovered Lance. Please videos are very informative. Most reviews are about features and son sometimes design. Lance covers that but also discusses the flavor results.
@BrianQuan
2 жыл бұрын
Yes my amazing opinions on espresso of NZ vs. Mini have been validated 😀
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Also happy birthday
@NoZenith
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't even watched this yet but seeing other videos you have put out I am ridiculously excited and already going to say THANK YOU!
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for supporting! It's people like you I make these for!
@NoZenith
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick thank YOU. In the forums I'm seeing people having more issues and it looks like option O is researching whether or not regional outlet power affects the functionality of the motor and they're discussing whether or not they're going to increase the limited 80w available power from the motor which I guess is actually rated at 120w. I don't know if responding again helps your algorithm but I appreciate great content like this. I'm hoping your channel grows more so it becomes easier for you to get your hands on products. I figure thatfrom what I've seen of what you put out already, if you appreciate a grinder I'm going to be happy with it just like stuff from Roswell and Hoffman. That's why in the other comment I pointed out that my top concerns are maintenance and grind range in these END GAME grinders. It's a long term investment so $200 more over 10 years doesn't worry me.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! They have been in contact with me. Hopefully they will get this figured out soon! And thank you for the kind words!
@alexmontanus
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I’ve been eyeing this grinder. Small footprint and an all round good performer. Not the fastest though but it beats my handgrinding.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely beats hand grinding haha!
@commandodude333
2 жыл бұрын
Get a better quality hand grinder and you won't need any lame electric. Still don't understand the hate against a bit of effort for an outstanding end result...
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
End result is great! Ode with ssp is much better lol
@commandodude333
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick Overrated, but u do u
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@briankendalll2093
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great option for a travel grinder. Cool compact design. Very minimal while still being very functional.
@tonydesanto3238
2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly why I bought it. Been using it for pour-over and french press at home too.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Beautiful, sturdy, and produces delicious brews
@briankendalll2093
2 жыл бұрын
It’s been tough getting people the believe that great coffee should be paired with a great grinder. Cheers all around.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Correct! People want to shell out on, say, the espresso machine but not the grinder. Odd!
@benf340
2 жыл бұрын
As a real one I was waiting for this review! Haven’t heard about the stalling from others and I can always rely on you to go in depth.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! I am currently working with them on a solution.
@David-wh7rm
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick that's interesting to hear, as someone who never drinks espresso do you think there's any point waiting on a revision? Might a quicker motor that fixes the stalling actually results in a less tastier filter coffee experience? I'm a real one too!
@DaveCorbey
2 жыл бұрын
Would have loved to actually see it grind a dose or two and the shots produced from those grinds. I spent 25 minutes waiting for that, as I thought it was an in depth look?
@stevenn7191
2 жыл бұрын
For me, your videos have surpassed that of Mr Hoffman himself. Always great content and I now always beatbox to improve my v60 technique which has a 100% success rate so far.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
That is such huge praise. Thank you so much! So glad my bloom hack has been working lol
@ShariyarG
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a real one, great to hear this can compete with the niche for a much more reasonable price in my workflow of a cup maybe two max per day
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being a real one! Means a lot. I do love this little grinder. The stalling is really the only downside.
@bengregoire4362
2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the aergrind hand grinder, super small and looks robust/minimal. Thank you for making this
@Carmagical
2 жыл бұрын
Finally bought my first manual grinder (Kinu M47), and it's a game changer. I wont be in the market for a grinder for a while, but this was still a very informative video. Thanks Lance. Im a real one :)
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Kinu is so so good . I'm working on a mega hand grinder video soon. Kinu is a part of it.
@Carmagical
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick Awesome! Can't wait.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the enthusiasm! Makes me.amped to work on videos when people are stoked
@ryan_n05
2 жыл бұрын
this thing seems perfect for me. i only ever make at most two cups of coffee per day, and i’m okay to slowly pour beans into the grinder instead of all at once. i also really love the design, it looks like if apple made a coffee grinder. though i do wish that it had stall detection similar to the fellow ode, that’s still not at all a dealbreaker for me. one thing that could be a problem though is that enormous external power supply.
@rogierdikkes
2 жыл бұрын
Looked at this but like all electric grinders I was looking at there is a waiting list, not gonna do that. Now I'm looking at the Rok GC hand grinder.
@christiangil-santamaria4499
2 жыл бұрын
You energy is phenomenal dude. Love your channel
@sitiesito715
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting product. I've been contemplating assembling a travel espresso kit with a flair and a hand grinder. This tiny little guy is an interesting alternative! I'll have to think about this a little more...
@lmbzx1186
2 жыл бұрын
The Lagom is great but not light, almost 4 pounds
@amandapeine6745
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a real one. Appreciate the dedication to doing a really good test.
@arianyazdannik968
2 жыл бұрын
Great video lance, Just an update. It seems the motor on the Mini is actually capable of drawing more current and is at present limited by the current supplied by the adapter. So the next batch comes with a 5A adapter which will remove stalling issue. Current users also can ask for a new adapter. It will only take a bit more time since it's the Chinese new year right now.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Yep! I'm aware. I've been chatting with them since I released this. Hayden told me 🤙🏼
@ArthriticAngler
Ай бұрын
Came here looking at this for travel espresso in our small camper. How are they holding up. The footprint size is appealing and I am too old to cranky…. Grinding with the Sette in the early morning is certainly a way to make friends 😂😂😂
@rovendoug
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video! Always exciting to see the options in the budget espresso market!!!
@fridgenugget
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a real one! 🤣 Thanks once again, Lance! Only the most authentic scientists avoid accidentally ‘hearing’ a triangle test.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
I have no desire to hear where those bowls move with my supersonic hearing ! All for science.
@george_taylor
2 жыл бұрын
I"m finding with my Niche that you need to grind as fine as you can push it to get the sweetness. Reduce the weight of the grinds in the shot. I found going from 18g to 17g worked wonders for sweetness as it allowed me to drop 2 notches on the NZ. The Niche always brings out the citrus and acid more I've found while owning and using it. Good if you like the floral element of coffee but it loses the base notes, the caramel and choc. I'm a real one. :)
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! And yes! I agree with you on pushing the niche for more sweetness. That was the change I made lol. Even still, it isn't a delicate as the option o. Regardless, thanks for watching!
@edwarschilka8411
2 жыл бұрын
Good news! More sweetness and it will make my small sized Hottop roasts last longer. I’ll be sure to give it a try. Thanks
@noelsibal4593
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a real one! I have a Comandante and I'm still thinking of getting this. Great review as always. So much good information and I really appreciate that you try to keep a flow going and not digress too much. Great review
@AussieNikkiH
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a real one! Always love your content. Pretty excited to see the Lagom mini come out.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
THank you so much! Appreciate your support greatly
@mtzl1930
10 ай бұрын
I've just found your channel and I liked it! Thanks for the great content.
@camelnoon
2 жыл бұрын
It is only 25 mins video but I am sure you use a lot hours to make this. Thank you for your sincerely shot during C40 and Option-O . That mean it perform quite equal taste with the same price range. Appreciate your effort , good job 👍🏻
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yes. Many hours were spent tasting for this lol
@johndaintree
2 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work Lance, love the videos, I am, indeed, a real one.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Really means a lot, friend.
@Gabriel.Q
2 жыл бұрын
Long awaited!! Thanks Lance!
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! Means a lot! Glad you liked it
@SQUALOio
2 жыл бұрын
I was looking for an espresso grinder. I was really considering the Option O, the design is amazing and compact. What stopped me is that they don’t advice it if you make more than 3 espressos per day. Even though I rarely make that amount of coffee, I was more concerned with the durability over time if you use it only for espresso. In the end, I opted for the Niche even though it costs almost twice
@Drippinonyou
2 жыл бұрын
df64 is all u need
@ericanderson1753
2 жыл бұрын
I’d have given the Mini a chance. I’d be curious on the actually longevity of 2 Minis (one after the other) compared with Niche (given that the Niche is twice as expensive).
@T1NBANE
2 жыл бұрын
Option-O recently updated their product page and replaced the "2-3 espressos per day" language and instead mention the upgraded burrs could be used for espresso "home grinding duty, not commercial." I wonder if the change is due to more optimism around espresso grinding or if it's purely marketing change.
@roberthenrypoet
2 жыл бұрын
When it comes to drinking coffee, I'm a real one! :) Nice video.
@Avatar711Wizard
2 жыл бұрын
Ima Reel Wan. Nice to meet you Lance.
@toddmurrell5307
2 жыл бұрын
Good video as usual. The only thing i always like to see is first just using the grinder as designed out the box and show the workflow before the taking apart and tasting etc.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't done any mods to this grinder. It is directly out of the box! Used it stock for the video!
@toddmurrell5307
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick I mean let's us see the grinder and how it works not just the results. Is it easy to load beans into it? Is it loud? Easy to pack and carry?
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
I show at the end the sound of it with beans going thru it. Perhaps you didn't finish the video? And I show the bean hopper. It's pretty straight forward. Take off the magnetic lid and dump beans in, as I show in the video.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Pack and carry really depends on if you're willing to bring a power block with you
@greysuit17
2 жыл бұрын
I have the Remi which has the 38mm burrs and it grinds the best espresso and pour overs out of all the grinders I have. I prefer it over my old EK43S and my Sette.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Oh nice! I have one but haven't tasted yet. It is in my lineup for a massive hand grinder video I'll be working on soon.
@MrNikibilly
2 жыл бұрын
Good evening from NY Love love love all your videos
@tydcook
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a real one. Thanks for being fun, Lance!
@JesemanuelRamirez
2 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks for the TLDW (Too Long Didn’t Watch) part, made me want to stay for the whole video.
@stoiccaveman2345
2 жыл бұрын
I havent seen this video yet.. but I hope you say that its better than the niche.. so that the niche can be finally IN STOCK for me to buy
@stoiccaveman2345
2 жыл бұрын
As per usual.. not dissapointed. and.. thank you.. now I can probably get my hands on the niche since the demand will surely shift to the O haha
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Haha! We will see! The workflow on the niche is insanely good. Arguably favorite workflow out there tbh
@msaltz316
Жыл бұрын
I own this grinder and love it. The issues with the high pitched sound and stalling have been resolved by Option-O at this point.
@LanceHedrick
Жыл бұрын
They have not. They sent me a newer edition and the same issues persisted, sadly.
@msaltz316
Жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick I don't grind for espresso but haven't had any straining or issues with the motor noise with grinding for pour over.
@petervansan1054
2 жыл бұрын
Budget? With burr upgrade you need for espresso it costs almost same as DF64!
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Guess it depends on where you are in the world. Also, this vs df64 with standard burrs? I prefer this.
@BjørjaBear
7 ай бұрын
The design is lovely. I'd be a bit worried about that motor for extended use for espresso though.
@brandonhoffman4712
2 жыл бұрын
I have been seeing this grinder popping up on the yub-tubs, I quite like it with one caveat that keeps me away. I want a more powerful motor on that little dude, even if it makes him not so little. I also feel like there is room for a 500ish option from option. You get my drift! there 2,500 dollar one is spiffy, but for the price I would need it to launch surveillance drones to guard itself while I am at work.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! I feel this. It would be nice to have an in between. Something like $500-800 that is between this and the p64
@maximiliankrause9533
2 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video about conical burrs vs. flat burrs? That would be really helpful as I am getting an electric grinder soon and I’m still wondering which is best for me. I’ve watched many vids on the particular grinders but a video specifically on that would be even better!
@freezingsunbreaka
2 жыл бұрын
Best choice is to go to your local espresso gear store and taste test there. Both are awesome. Both have their own flaws. I prefer conical. But from a really good really expensive flat burr ... You just can't beat espresso from that. Lol.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
For sure! Boiled down, conicals will tend to give more traditional profiles (think chocolate, big body, etc) whereas flats tend to showcase clarity. Both incredible, just different aims!
@petervansan1054
2 жыл бұрын
@@freezingsunbreaka that's not a good way
@TripleDDDD
2 жыл бұрын
Nice, was waiting for this!
@pksteffen
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great little grinder.
@randyrose6625
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lance! Great video... I've been following this grinder for awhile since I think it targets a really interesting niche. I'd be interested in you showing how you might make that power brick best fit into someone's kitchen. The footprint for the mini is tiny, but the power brick... not so much!
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the power brick is a BEAST! Probably should've brought it up on the video lol. And, tbh, the cord connection in general is a little bulky. It would be hard if on a kitchen counter to hide. If on a coffee bar, can wedge it on its side on the gap between table and wall lol. That's what I do haha
@kimberlylux7964
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a real one! Thanks for always producing QUALITY content ☝️🌱☕️Happy brewing!! ☕️☕️☕️
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kimberly! Much love!
@bigby6023
2 жыл бұрын
Please do a video ranking all your recommendations based on price, akira Koki with ssp, Ode with the ssp/gorilla gear, df64 w/ssp, vario + with steel burs, Lagom mini. I feel like you recommended most of those so does Lagom mini take top spot over Akira koki and ode w/gorilla gear ? For filter coffee
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
True! I did recommend them all! But for what they offer. They're all in different price ranges and target cup profiles. Best filter- Ode with ssp or gorilla Best FLAT all around- Either Akira ssp (filter first, espresso second) or urbanic with gevi (espresso first, filter second) Best CONICAL- Lagom mini I have yet to make df64 ssp video but that would be in the price range of vario!
@ThomasMethlie
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a real one 😂 nice video again, I do appreciate the long videos ☕️
@Robinzorz
2 жыл бұрын
I am a real one ;) thanks, good video! I really am thinking about buying this and this video was a massive help!
@simkool77
2 жыл бұрын
Good video, I have a mini 48mm burrs, and your review is accurate IMO. Big thanks for link to bellows! I only use mini for pour over brews, & I my Niche for espresso. My son is the daily espresso drinker and he uses a Lagom P64. I also have Comandante C40 when I get the urge to be manual, and for reference check purposes. Lately tried Cometeer nitrogen frozen coffee and it is surprisingly good IMO.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the cometeer peeps were just in town visiting! Lovely folks. They will be using onyx (where i work) starting soon! Thanks for watching. And tho the bellows are ugly, they're the best I've found.
@briankeep
Жыл бұрын
I’m a real one! Great job to you and your team on the video
@bowieknife
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the deep testing and review as always Lance! If you do find a slow feeder mod please do share! Is the black finish easily nicked? What is the colour underneath the black finish? I'm gonna get one to accompany my C40 to use specifically for espresso on my Cafelat Robot.
@alexmontanus
2 жыл бұрын
Same idea here, for my robot (so won’t be doing mass production espresso anyway)
@bowieknife
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexmontanus Yeah. A bit tired of hand grinding for the Robot. :p
@mike216514
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Lagom Mini user here, the black finish is not paint so it stays very well. It's metal sliver underneath.
@bowieknife
2 жыл бұрын
@@mike216514 Thanks! I guess getting the silver one will mean less obvious dings and scratches will appear. The anodized black version is going to be more prone. Thanks for your help!
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like my work here is done haha! Thanks Ho Sze!
@simonhollinger8916
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for this video, i enjoyed it thoroughly
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Really means the world. Appreciate you!
@macrint
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video! Have you had a chance to test the new moonshine burrs? I prefer clarity in pour over but more body and sweetness in the espresso which i think might be lacking a bit in the wilfa uniform that I'm currently using. Ordered this grinder with stock burrs based off of your review, but would you actually recommend the moonshine burrs instead?
@navigating-the-void
Жыл бұрын
yes, also curious about this, so just bumping up your comment!
@ChristopherMichaelR
2 жыл бұрын
I can't drink coffee anymore but I still have my coffee set up. I'm going to sell off my DF64 and get this one purely because of the size.
@howdog007
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Lance. I'm a real one! I saw Kyle Roswell's vid on it and this is just confirming it's a real contender grinder at this price point. I'm looking into budget espresso grinders, how do you think this compares to a Sette 270 or Eureka Mignon Facile. All within $25 of each other?
@marcosgrau5560
2 жыл бұрын
I just came here for " The Coffee Song ". 🤣👍🇵🇷
@zsazsagapaw7666
2 жыл бұрын
Great review! You are not verbose, you are descriptive. I only do espresso and although it may produce better grounds, I would not be happy if it stalled and I had to add 2 or 3 beans at a time.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I wouldn't recommend for only espresso drinkers. It is very frustrating to slow feed it! I'd sacrifice some taste for convenience tbh
@navigating-the-void
Жыл бұрын
I want to be showered with love! but in all seriousness, great review! Someone else already asked about this in the comments, but I suppose the more interest, the better - just curious about your thoughts on the moonshine burrs (if you have any)?
@AdamCooperman
2 жыл бұрын
Can someone explain the 2-3 shots per day limit? I imagine something to do with overheating the motor, but per day seems like an excessive limitation? I would more easily understand like 2-3 shots per hour or something. How long does the motor need to be rested between shots??
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Not about the motor needing resting. It ha about the lifespan and Rating of the motor. You will get similar longevity as they rated it if consistently doing 2-3. More than that will shorten the life by a lot
@fitzytom
2 жыл бұрын
Great video 👏🏻👏🏻 You’re as mad as a bag of badgers 😂 video idea, the next grinder for a BBE owner to develop taste. Better conical or go flat. On the lines of what Brian Quan has been doing but for a BBE owner 👍🏼🇮🇪 #realone
@jacobbellman9832
2 жыл бұрын
Lance, thanks for the amazing content as usual! I’m very interested in this grinder, but I’m worried by comments like, “this grinder can only do 2-3 shots a day safely.” What is that based on? I think Kyle recommended not buying the Mini if you plan on pulling more than 8 shots a day. Is there concern that the motor will burn up? If so, can I really even feel safe pulling a couple shots a day with the Mini? Thanks!
@degamma8
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly just from a physics perspective the biggest thing is heat. What I take this to mean is you should let the grinder cool down (couple of hours) after pulling 2-3 espresso shots. But my gut feeling is that is a conservative number, but I would agree with Kyle’s rule of thumb that 8+ shot get something with a beefier motor
@ericanderson1753
2 жыл бұрын
Was totally stoked to receive my Mini yesterday, but I believe I received a faulty unit. As soon as I plugged it in and turned it on, the motor sounded like it was trying to climb a hill to its desired RPM and just couldn’t (without beans present, and far from the lock point of the burrs). Then it choked trying to grind medium beans at a coarse grind setting. Something is obviously wrong with the motor or power supply or something. I’ll check back in with an update on the quality of Option-O customer service.
@ericanderson1753
2 жыл бұрын
Option-O already responded to my email (in under 8 hours), confirmed that the behavior I was describing (and the sound recording I sent them) is not the intended function of the grinder, and have offered to ship a replacement. Excellent customer service experience so far.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
They're great! They've responded to my video already and want to work on the stalling.
@bruceywayne9254
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick would you do an update once option-o solve the stalling problem?
@ericanderson1753
2 жыл бұрын
Option-O has already shipped my replacement Mini. Couldn’t be more impressed by the level of customer service. It inspires confidence in the brand.
@ericanderson1753
2 жыл бұрын
@@bruceywayne9254 I 3d-printed a funnel to sit on top of the Mini that allows me to slow-feed beans when grinding for espresso and prevents popcorning out of the hopper. It’s tremendous, and there’s zero stalling when slow-feeding beans.
@benjaminbutton3476
2 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Good to know it stalls and has popcorning issues.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. They already reached out and are actively working on the stalling!
@SxWerks
2 жыл бұрын
The lagom mini is almost perfect. They need to double the motor strength plus add battery power via USB-C. Then I will buy this in a second. Stalling is a deal breaker. I might guess that they didn't up the strength of the motor to handle the bigger burrs.
@Timberjagi
2 жыл бұрын
double the motor strength means much bigger grinder, and why would you want a battery in it? it would only make it even bigger
@brentc9013
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a real one. Also, you may consider cutting circular hole in top of bellows to drop coffee beans into grinder chamber and then hand covers/seals hole when pressing to bellow.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not super worried about it. I've considered it and decided to keep it as is. Thanks for watching!
@Mark-jq6en
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review and side by sides! Online reviews have either been very positive, or users report issues with the motor, so I'm hesitant to purchase. Thank you so much also for comparing to a hand grinder, as to me this seems like a great option for the folks looking to get espresso capable but don't have the budget for a more expensive motorized grinder. IE the demographic shopping for things like commadante or the 1zpresso grinders. Edit: came back to become a real one after pausing and coming back to finish the video.
@mike216514
2 жыл бұрын
The motor "issues" is mostly users experiencing stalls when grinding light roast beans at espresso settings. The grinder actually stalls intentionally to protect the motor, and it will restart itself right away, keep trying until it's done. I've been experiencing this from time to time, just give it a little bit patient and it will do the task.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. It does stop to protect motor but I've had MANY that wouldn't start again. I had to go super coarse and dump the dose on many occasions even with medium-light. The bean stalling on the video is not light.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, Mark! Thanks for watching! It's been fun to have. And the experience is really nice. Thanks for watching it all!
@Mark-jq6en
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick I think if they can get that stalling issue straightened out it'll be much more impressive.
@Jragoonx
2 жыл бұрын
you've got a great singing voice, lance!
@yz249
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lance, thanks for making these reviews, incredibly helpful as I'm currently looking at grinder upgrades. I was wondering if you prefer the espresso from this grinder or the Urbanic grinder with the upgraded burr set you reviewed in your 'best budget grinder video'?
@felixsunke8056
2 жыл бұрын
Love the video, but I don´t really get what people mean by saying it can only grind beans for 2-3 or like Kyle Rowsell said 7 espressos per day. Where does this number come from? What happens if I grind more. Do I damage the grinder? Or is the ground coffee just not as good as the first few?
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
You will shorten the life span of the motor. Idk where Kyle got seven. 2-3 is the number from option o themselves. They have rated the number at a certain longevity. If you run it on espresso, the torque will have negative consequences on the motor in the long run
@felixsunke8056
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick Tjanks for the answer, good to know. It´s actually the only thing that keeps me from buying it instantly (and the fact that it´s sold out), as I sometimes make espresso for firends and family, which then would be like 8 shots. I guess if it actually comes to the point where the motor dies, hopefully you can replace it. Kyle actually said 8 shots, I misheard that.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know where he got 8 haha! 2-3 is the number. If you do 8 or even 12 in a single day, it isn't bad. Just don't make it a habit. The idea is if you make espresso daily, don't do more than 2.
@felixsunke8056
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick Good to know, keep up the great content!!
@td_dubz447
Жыл бұрын
Huge fan! I’ve watching hours of your videos since getting my first machine, pour over, and now upgrading to the ascaso duo and now want to step up from my hand grinder. I was looking at the new opus and encore but I’d like a little better build quality/aesthetics without spending to much. So it’s kinda come down to this or the varia vs3. Do you have an opinion on what I should go with or was there another option that I should consider?
@ozpain1
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video!! Love the high level of information delivery of all your videos. And so, I humbly seek your help. Decided to purchase the WLL colab with Quick Mill, the Pathfinder. Being an "exclusive" there isn't a ton of content out their. Should you happen to come across this machine, particularly one with flow control, would you possibly maybe contribute to the scant cumulative erudition?? 🧐🤓🧐🤓
@yertle38
2 жыл бұрын
You can get a handheld meter to measure RPM pretty cheaply, if you’re interested.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
I did find out the rpm of the burrs. 200. The meter would measure the burr speed? I am interested if so
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
KZitem won't let links be posted here. If you have a link, email to kylelancehedrick@gmail.com
@QWEEKEN73
2 жыл бұрын
Lance, you rock!
@silverjackaI
2 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to add I’ve recently got mind, and it’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it so far. I’ve used light beans, but only a couple different kinds. Real test will be with more varieties. So far it hasn’t even got close to stalling.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
nice! mine stalls a ton with lighter coffees at espresso fineness. are you in the USA? Apparently it seems to be a much bigger trend here with the power limitations than elsewhere.
@silverjackaI
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick I am actually, good ol’ TX. Wonder if they put in a new motor or power block on the newer ones? Mine isn’t even a week old yet.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Oh y3s they did! Following this video haha. They sent Me the new block.
@alij6525
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Lance. how do you think this compares to a Sette 270 or Eureka Mignon Facile for mainly espresso (2-4 doses per day). All within $25 of each other?
@anthonytomlinson3311
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a real one. Haha Great review! Curious to know about a comparison with some of the cheaper Eureka grinders like the Silenzio and Notte (from SCG), with their 50 mm flat burrs, as well!
@Joek1808
5 ай бұрын
Wish you could get this easily in the uk 😢
@brewkendoit
4 ай бұрын
Same problem here in the Philippines. I just settled for a copycat (Mischief Mini) so far I think it matches the capabilities of the Lagom Mini 😁
@maxamg1120
4 ай бұрын
I had to wait 3 months for it to be delivered to UK from Canada, when it was finally available. Worth it tho!
@kwok57
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the link to the bellows! I’ve seen a few Asian reviews where they’re using a black cylindrical bellows but no idea if they’re of the shelf or 3d printed.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of them are silicon that I've seen in Asia I have some and they aren't super effective, tbh. I much prefer the one I linked!
@kwok57
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick done deal! Keep up the great work, really love your videos and I for one prefer more chit-chat.
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I need to focus on comments like yours and drive the negative Nancy's out of my mind lol
@AllahMerciful1030
Жыл бұрын
great rev
@grahamstauffer8188
2 жыл бұрын
Lance power stance! FTW!
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Only way to cup! Learned from my hero, Jack Black
@grahamstauffer8188
2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick A hero indeed!
@LanceHedrick
2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Mt dream is to do a video teaching him coffee. And singing.
@marcol8940
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! I’m a real one. :) Lance thanks a lot
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