Eureka Mignon Specialita Espresso Grinder
The Eureka Mignon Specialita walks the line between a focus on grind quality and unprecedented convenience for the home barista. The grinder starts with Eureka’s attention to internals, coupling a 55mm flat burrset to a stepless grind system that adjusts from below the motor to make cleaning and disassembly easier. This winning combo comes ensconced in a sound-insulating case of thick metal mated with rubber mounts and gaskets that reduce the sound of crushing beans to a whisper. Finally, a programmable touchscreen makes it easy to set your espresso dose for easy accuracy.
Features and Functionality
- Silenced Grind – A sound-insulated case helps keep the Specialita quieter than most.
- Touchscreen Controls – Adjust your grind time for single, double and continuous modes with a backlit resistive touchscreen.
- 55mm Stepless Burrs – With the biggest burrs available on a Mignon; these hardened steel flat burrs make short work of coffee beans.
- Bottom Burr Adjust – By adjusting the grind from below the motor mount, the Specialita preserves your grind setting between disassemblies.
- New Chute – A wider chute design with Eureka’s anti-clumping system makes for fluffier grounds.
Pros
- Better Burrset – It sounds like a small upgrade, but the grind quality with the Specialita’s 55mm burrs is a nice step up from the Mignon’s stock 50mm discs.
- Touchscreen – While a monochrome screen sounds a little dated, the high contrast and large digits make it exceptionally usable without looking out of place.
- Size – It’s tough to find a grinder actually sized for the home kitchen that works as well as the Specialita.
Cons
- Touchscreen – The touchscreen is resistive, meaning it has a soft, flexible screen. You’ll need to take care to press lightly.
How Does it Compare?
Swarmed by Mignons? Here’s a rundown:
- Instantaneo: Original case, manual timer, stepless, 50mm burrs
- Silenzio: Silent case, manual timer, stepless, 50mm burrs
- Perfetto: Silent case, programmable timer, EZ dial, 50mm burrs
- Specialita: Silent Case, programmable timer, stepless, 55mm burrs
Tips and Tricks
- Press-and-hold the screen before turning on to see the grinders total shot count.
Recommended For
- Espresso
- Fine Drip / Pour Over
Specifications
| Model Number | Specialita |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Eureka |
| Width | 5 inches |
| Depth | 5.6 inches |
| Height | 13.8 inches |
| Watts | 260W |
| Volts | 110 V |
| Case Material | Aluminum |
| Bean Hopper Capacity | 12 oz. |
| Dosing Options | Programmable Dosing Functionality |
| Adjustment Configuration | Stepless – Infinite Settings |
| Grinder Style | Burr – Flat Steel |
| Burr Diameter | 55mm |
| Anti-Static Coating | Yes |
| Timer or On/Off Switch | On/Off Switch Only |
| Material | Aluminum |
Warranty Information
What it Covers: Eureka Grinders
Length: Home Use: 1 year parts and labor, Commercial Use: 1 year parts, 3 months labor
Care and Maintenance
- Wipe out hopper between refills
- Brush out burrs as needed, we recommend monthly
- Wipe down case with a soft microfiber cloth
