Overview
Get shop-quality espresso in a compact format with the Baratza Vario+ Espresso Grinder. An excellent upgrade from the original Vario, the Vario+ adds enhanced build quality—namely the metal grind chamber and adjustment mechanism from the Baratza Forte—while keeping the compact format and ease of use the Vario became famous for. The Vario+ focuses on flexibility too; an any brew type 54mm flat burr, 3 programmable timed doses, 220 precise grind settings, and dosing for a grounds bin or portafilter both. Other niceties, like a small digital display and grounds chute lighting round out the design for a truly capable do-anything grinder destined for your kitchen.
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Skill Level
Beginner: Stepped grind adjustments and simple controls help anyone get grinding.
Intermediate: Grinders offering accurate grind controls and programmable dosing for daily coffee drinkers.
Expert: Stepless grind adjustments and pro-barista features make these the top of the line in coffee grinding.
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Programming
Manual: Manually grind your just-right dose.
Timed: Set a grind time for automatic dosing.
Programmable: Program multiple grind times for extra drink options.
By Weight: A built-in scale weighs coffee as it grinds for a perfect dose.
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Grinder Type
Espresso: Designed for precision grinds at fine settings just for espresso.
Coffee: Consistent at coarser grind settings for slow brew coffee methods (no unpressurized espresso baskets).
Espresso and Coffee: Capable of consistent grinding in both espresso and slow brew ranges.
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Grind Settings
Stepped: Notched, labeled settings for easy adjustability and repeatability.
Stepless: Precision stepless adjustment allows for micro-changes to grind size.
Stepped
- Coffee and Espresso Grinder: The Vario+ offers a full range of grind settings from pour over to espresso.
- Forte Upgrades: The new + designation to the classic Vario design adds the metal grind chamber and adjustment levers from the commercial Baratza Forte grinder.
- Ceramic Burrs: Ditting-designed 54mm ceramic flat burrs offer excellent grind quality across all settings.
- Micro-Stepped: Macro- and micro-steps offer 220 distinct grind settings.
- Programmable Dosing: Set and save up to 3 digital grind times, or grind manually.
- Portafilter or Basket: The Vario+ includes both a removable portafilter hook and a 180-gram grounds basket for versatile dosing.
About Baratza
Few companies can balance quality and affordability quite like Baratza. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Baratza continues to improve and innovate while also leading the industry in customer focus and support. Baratza’s catalog of grinders includes everything from simple, efficient drip coffee grinders all the way up to precise and powerful per-shot espresso grinders. Featuring technology like grind to weight and a range of burr sizes and styles, there’s a Baratza for everyone.
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Manufacturer
Baratza
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Skill Level
Intermediate
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Model Number
Vario+
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Width
5.25 inches
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Depth
7 inches
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Height
14.25 inches
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Watts
130W
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Volts
120V
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Certified to NSF/ANSI Standards
No
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Bean Hopper Capacity
8 ounces
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Adjustment Configuration
Stepped - Macro and Micro Settings
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Grinder Style
Burr - Flat Ceramic
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Burr Diameter
54mm
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Material
Metal and Plastic
Warranty Information
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including Chromium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
What it Covers: Grinders
Length: 1 Year
Who Supports the Warranty: Baratza
Warranty Contact Information: (425) 641-1245
Notes: Baratza has excellent troubleshooting resources on their website. If you're experiencing an issue with your grinder, definitely look here first.
Can SCG Repair? No, Tune-up Only read more about our repair services