- Does the Breville Grind Control have a built-in grinder?
- Yes. It has an integrated flat burr grinder with eight grind-size settings. It grinds whole beans directly into the brew basket before each brew.
- Can I use pre-ground coffee in it?
- The machine is built around grinding whole beans. Pre-ground coffee defeats the point, since the grounds would sit and stale.
- How many grind settings does it have?
- Eight, ranging from coarse, near French press territory, down to fine, close to espresso range.
- Is it good for specialty coffee?
- It handles specialty beans well for a drip machine. The brew temperature stays steady, and grinding fresh preserves the aromatics that pre-ground coffee loses.
- Does it replace a separate grinder?
- For drip brewing, yes. You can skip a standalone grinder, though the built-in burrs are stepped, so it is less adjustable than a dedicated grinder.
- What should I clean regularly?
- The burr grinder and the brew basket. Both collect residue and need routine cleaning to keep the coffee tasting clean.
- Where is the Breville The Grind Control Drip cheapest?
- At Sandgate Coffee Roasters, for $349.95, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Breville The Grind Control Drip?
- 16 stores we checked sell it, including Sandgate Coffee Roasters, Chef's Corner Store, Amazon, NFM, Breville.