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Tarisa
Portable electric coffee grinder with ceramic burrs
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What it does
A cordless, rechargeable electric coffee grinder with ceramic conical burrs and an adjustable grind. It grinds enough for one or two cups on the spot, from coarse to fine to suit your coffee maker, and packs into a suitcase or backpack.
Specifications
| Product type | Portable, rechargeable electric conical burr coffee grinder |
|---|---|
| Burrs | Conical, ceramic |
| Grind adjustment | Selector with around 30 settings, from fine to coarse |
| Capacity | Approx. 25 g of whole beans per load |
| Battery and charging | Lithium battery of approx. 1500 mAh; charges via USB-C in about 3 hours |
| Materials | Stainless steel and ABS plastic body; ceramic burrs; parts in contact with coffee suitable for food use |
| Dimensions and weight | Approx. 6 × 6 × 19 cm; approx. 400 g |
| Colour | Black and silver |
| Guarantee | 3-year legal guarantee |
What's in the box
- 1 Tarisa electric coffee grinder
- USB charging cable
- Cleaning brush
- Instruction manual
Read the full description
Tarisa is a small, rechargeable electric coffee grinder for grinding your beans at the moment you are about to make coffee. It has ceramic conical burrs and a selector to choose how fine the grind is, so it works for a moka pot, a drip machine, a cafetière or a pour-over filter. It is made for anyone who buys whole beans and wants to grind them cup by cup, at home, at the office or when travelling.
A burr coffee grinder: it grinds rather than chops
Blade grinders smash the beans into pieces and leave fragments of very different sizes. Conical burrs work another way: the beans pass between two ceramic parts that crush them down to the size you have chosen. The result is a more even grind, which you notice most with methods such as pour-over or the cafetière.
Adjustable grind for a moka pot, filter or cafetière
Each coffee maker calls for a different grind. A moka pot works well with a fine grind, drip machines and pour-over with a medium one, and a cafetière with a coarse one. With the Tarisa selector you set the gap between the burrs and try until you find the point you like. The number of settings is given in the specifications table.
A rechargeable, portable coffee grinder
The battery charges over USB, so you do not need a socket next to the coffee maker and you can take it in a suitcase or backpack. It grinds at the press of a button, with no handle to turn, and stops when you press again or when the beans run out. When the battery runs low, plug it into the same charger as your phone.
Freshly ground coffee for every cup
Ground coffee loses aroma as the days go by after the packet is opened. If you buy whole beans and grind them just before brewing, you make the most of the aroma of freshly ground beans. The container is sized for one or two cups at a time, so you grind just what you are going to use.
How to use it
Choose the grind
Turn the selector to the setting for your coffee maker: fine for a moka pot, medium for filter and coarse for a cafetière.
Add the beans
Open the top lid, pour in enough whole beans for the cups you are making and close it again.
Press the button
The grinder starts and stops by itself when the beans are finished, or when you press again.
Empty the container
Take off the lower container and tip the ground coffee into your coffee maker.
Cleaning and maintenance
After each use, empty out the leftover coffee and run the brush over the burrs and the outlet. Once a week, with the grinder switched off, take apart the parts that come off and clean them dry. The body with the motor and battery must not get wet: wipe it with a barely damp cloth. Before putting it away for a long time, leave the battery with some charge.
Frequently asked questions
What grind do I need for a moka pot?
A moka pot usually works well with a fine grind, similar to table salt, but not as powdery as the grind used for espresso machines. Start with one of the fine settings on the selector and, if the coffee comes through too fast or tastes watery, go a little finer next time.
Is an electric or a manual coffee grinder better?
Both can have burrs and grind evenly. A manual one means turning a handle for a while. An electric one does the work at the press of a button, which is welcome early in the day or when you are making several cups. This model is electric and, being rechargeable, can be used away from a socket.
How many cups does it grind on one battery charge?
It depends on the grind you choose and on the type of bean: a fine grind takes more motor time than a coarse one. The battery capacity is listed in the specifications. When you notice it grinding more slowly, charge it with the USB cable supplied and an ordinary phone charger.
How do you clean a burr coffee grinder?
With the grinder switched off, empty out the leftovers and run the brush supplied over the burrs and the coffee outlet. Every so often, take apart the parts that come off and clean them dry. The body with the motor must never go under water or under the tap.
Can it grind spices or nuts?
It is designed for coffee beans. Hard spices and nuts, which contain oil, can leave residue and smells in the burrs or clog them. If you want to grind anything else, check the specifications and the manual first, and do not use it for coffee again without cleaning it thoroughly.
Can you take a portable coffee grinder when travelling?
Yes, it is small, needs no socket to grind and charges over USB. On a plane, as it has a lithium battery, it usually goes in your hand luggage; check your airline's conditions before you fly. Empty and clean it before packing it in your bag.
