Bodum 5670-01USA Antigua Burr Grinder

by Bodum

Product Features

• Hand-forged stainless conical grinder cuts beans instead of crushing
• Quiet, low-speed grinding gear retains bean flavor/aroma
• Bean capacity is 1/2 pound of beans or 8 cups
• Adjustable grind setting and time/quantity control
• Automatic power cut-out protects grinding gear from stones

Product Details

Product Manual [362kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.3 x 8 inches ; 4.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006F2LO
• Item model number: 5670-01USA
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211,046 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Coffee connoisseurs know that even with excellent coffee beans, the perfect water, and a high-quality brewing machine, coffee still will not be good without the right grind. Bodum's Antigua grinder produces a superior grind by using a sharp, hand-forged, conical stainless-steel blade so that the coffee is cut rather than crushed. An inlet cover over the blade makes it easy to grind oily beans. In addition, the two-step grinding gear has a powerful motor so that the rotation is quiet and occurs at low speeds. This keeps the beans from overheating, thereby retaining the coffee's flavor and aroma.

Measuring 8 by 10-1/2 inches, the Antigua is designed to be a smaller version of professional burr grinders for in-home use, occupying only as much counter space as a traditional 10-cup coffeemaker. Although the unit is compact, the bean container can hold up to 1/2 pound of coffee beans at a time. An airtight lid fits on the bean container and keeps beans from losing their aroma. Three grinding settings let drinkers choose their grind: fine for espresso, medium for filter coffee machines, or coarse for French press coffeemakers (or anywhere in between settings if an intermediate-level grind is desired). The timer/quantity control sets the number of minutes the beans will be grind, based on how many cups of coffee are being brewed, what type of beans are being used, and what the level of grind is. Both the bean container and the ground coffee container are transparent to monitor the grinding process, and the ground coffee container easily pulls out of the grinder for use.

An automatic power cut-out feature prevents permanent damage to the grinder by turning off the grinding gear in the event that a stone finds its way into the Antigua. The grinding gear also can be disassembled for cleaning. The Antigua comes with adequate power cord storage beneath the unit for excess cord length and a .25-ounce coffee scoop. --Cristina Vaamonde

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

81 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for, April 20, 2005

By 

Patrick (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bodum 5670-01USA Antigua Burr Grinder, Black (Kitchen)

I read a LOT of reviews on burr grinders before I purchased this unit. I will be honest, I was tempted to return it until I came to my senses. Before I explain what i mean by 'came to my senses' lets go over some basic reality checks.

To get a fantastic cup of coffee one needs a couple of combined elements.

1.Filtered Water is a must ! (If your Pur or Brita is 5 months old, replace it!)
2.Coffee Maker that brews at the proper temperature (95-98 șC)
3.Slow brew for proper flavor extraction. Why pay for nice coffee if you don't even get the flavor out of it !
If your coffee maker brags about the fact that it makes a full pot of coffee in 2 minutes, then you should just throw it away now.
4.An even grind of the beans will ensure a smooth and robust flavor. Standard grinders produce what many call 'boulders and dust" meaning they have very large course grounds mixed with grinds meant for espresso. Grinds that are too fine will seep into your coffee. Gritty coffee .. ewwww.
5. Caribou Coffe says to use 2 tablespoons of ground coffee per 8oz cup. I think that comes out too strong and is just a waste of expensive coffee. On average I just use 1 HUGE scoop per cup, or if I am feeling extra fancy, 1.5 scoops per cup. (coffee turns out smooth and robust)

So with that said, lets go into the Bodum Antigua.

1. I did a french press grind in a standard 20.00 grinder. (Gave a valiant effort and took my time) and then set the antigua to a course grind. When I spread them out and did an honest appraisal, I found that the Bodum grinder had a greater ratio of evenly ground beans over the 20.00 standard grinder.
I did the same thing for a medium grind, and the results were the same as above: more even grind from Antigua. (I would actually go so far as to say that Bodum grinder shines the best for a medium grind used in everyday drip coffee makers verses espresso or french press )

2. So lets finally reveal what I meant by 'came to my senses'. We can all nitpick this burr grinder to death. However at the end of the day, lets be honest; You get what you pay for.
IF i want 'the perfect grind' then I am not going to find that in a 60.00 grinder. The only way I am going to get NEAR it is with a $150.00 - $250.00 grinder. The PERFECT grind will probably only come from $500- $1,200 dollar giant industrial grade coffe house grinders.

Reality check.
1. All burr grinders produce static.
IMHO the Bodum Antigua has minimal static.
2. They are all going to be noisy, get over it.
3. Anything under 500+ dollars is going to produce a certain amount of 'boulders and dust'. Is there a 'boulder and dust' effect produced by this machine: absolutely. Is is less than a 20.00 grinder: YES ..
4. You always get what you pay for.

Summary
-Its not a $500.00 or a $300.00 or a $150.00 grinder. Its a $60.00 grinder and functions like one. Its better than a 20.00 grinder of any quality. It has smaller 'boulders' and not so fine 'dust'. If i was comparing it to standard grinders I would give it 5 stars. However I am comparing it to $200.00 grinders, so it gets 3 stars. I hope this helps in the decision of your purchase.
When I purchased it my expectations were too high. I expected it to perform like the Pro grinders at coffee houses. I was about to return it until I realized, 'ya know, for the money I paid, I am just going to be content and realize that all grinders in this price range are going to produce a certain amount of 'boulders and dust'.. Its certainly a leap above my Mr.Coffee 20.00 grinder. So I kept it.. and ya know what.. The coffee tastes great !

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a serious grinder for a true coffee lover! Still going strong for four years, July 8, 2004

By 

L. L (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bodum 5670-01USA Antigua Burr Grinder, Black (Kitchen)

I first heard about this grinder from my local coffeehouse They give them away when you join the safari expedition. Buy at least three lb. of coffee every 4 or 6 weeks at bargain prices and get a free gift from a choice of products after a set time. www.safaricoffee.com Truly fabulous and very fresh coffee.

This coffee grinder doesn't seem to ever need cleaning unless it gets a rock in the blades. Why? Because they had the ingenius idea of putting the whole on the top instead of at the side where the ground coffee exits thus gravity keeps the pathway clear. I have never cleaned it in the last 2 months I have had it. It does produce some static but there are some tips to reducing that.
1. Use very fresh beans that you can see the oils on. They should stick to the sides of the glass you keep them in.
2. Never chill or freeze your beans. This greatly increases the chance of static. Store them in a vacuum sealed canister like a Tilia or other air tight lidded jar suitable for coffee.
3. Let them sit a minute in the container after grinding to allow any accumulated electricity to subside.
4. Stick a metal coffee scoop (Starbucks sells them even though I no longer buy their beans.) in the grinds as you slowly open the container they grind into. (best trick of all)
I find that doing all these simple things greatly reduces the chance of static and mess.

I don't understand why people complain about the timer. If it doesn't make enough run it some more. Making too much? Swivel the top toward the right and it will stop grinding immediately. I think maybe there were some design flaws on some earlier models or a bunch of people got some lemons. I have looked at many reviews for this product on other websites and mostly, people highly praise the Bodum. I have tried all the grind settings, Drip, fine drip, press pot coarse grind, and espresso. I am very happy with this product (I've tried three different burr grinders). It is fairly quiet and the best bargain for a conical burr grinder on the market, which are the best burr type grinders you can buy.

added note 1/21/08 I still use this grinder everyday, it's great!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what it's supposed to do!, April 5, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Bodum 5670-01USA Antigua Burr Grinder, Black (Kitchen)

What is the problem? We've had this grinder for three years. We have never had a single problem. When we bought it, it was the only grinder we could find that allowed you to choose how fine/coarse you wanted to grind the beans. We've used it ever since. It grinds beautifully for both our drip pot and our French Press.
It does create static electricity, but so does every other grinder we've ever had. The best part is the construction. It's still going strong after 1,000+ uses! We love it!

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