More than (ahem) twenty years ago, I did a trial in Port Huron, but I don't remember anything at all about the town, including any coffee recommendations. Sorry.
I completely agree on the constant tamp. I opt for more or less pressure only when I am having trouble obtaining a perfect grind, as I did tonight. I like my Mazzer (I must, since I just ordered a second one), but one annoying feature is the tension on the collar you turn to adjust the burrs. Yes, the adjustments are endless, but the three springs that sit between the top burr and the collar are pretty strong. So, to turn it, you have to grab it with both hands, with one thumb on the little control arm, and turn. It takes some getting used to.
All I want is a "feather-touch" control dial to make the tiniest, minuscule adjustments. One of my telescopes has two focus adjustment wheels, and the tiny little brass wheel makes oh-so-fine adjustments. I wish the Mazzer had that, or maybe an after-market control arm that is about 8 inches long with a nice big wooden handle. Maybe I should make one.
It's not really a huge issue, I guess, and I do like the high quality of the grind once it is dialed in. It really only bothers me when I switch from regular to decaf (which I do with increasing frequency these days) or am working with a new coffee maker, as today. I purchased the second Mazzer to deal with the regular vs. decaf issue. The grind settings for decaf are very, very different from regular.
