- Conical bur grinder adusts to over 8 settings from coarse for French press to find for espresso
- Grind up to 80g/2.8oz within 40 seconds
- One-touch operation grinds the same amount each time
- Grinds all kinds of different beans from oily to dry
- See through bean hopper holds over 1/2 lb of coffee
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Having freshly ground coffee at hand makes all the difference when brewing the perfect cup of coffee! Bodum‘s New & Improved ANTIGUA electric coffee grinder was updated in several aspects in 2007, including a wider range of grinding from coarse to fine and a convenient instant grind feature. The conical burr grinder with its vast advantages was kept the same. The burr grinder allows you to match the coarseness of the grind to your preferred brewing method. Simply twist the bean container on top to produce a fine ground for espresso and a coarse one suitable for French press coffee. There are eight preset grind settings marked on the Antigua, plus you can choose any intermediate position. The ANTIGUA can be used to grind all kinds of roasts, from the oily espressos to lighter and dryer roasts. Moreover, the ANTIGUA is unlikely to clog up with remains of ground coffee provided that you empty the ground coffee container after each 40-second grinding cycle. The timer quantity/control allows for an amount of up to 2.8oz/80gr of coarse ground coffee and up to 1.4oz/40gr of fine ground coffee. The effects of static electricity inherent in all home grinders and we have done our best to reduce the amount of coffee mess in the update. Our new instant-touch button allows you to preset the grinding time for your preferred amount of coffee. You will need to experiment a few times, but once you know how much time the machine needs to run for the amount of coffee you desire, just leave the time in place and each time you wan to grind all that you need to do is touch th red button and the coffee will grind the exact amount you desire. The Bodum design department has scaled this professional grinder down to the smallest possible size without sacrificing the strength of the motor and grinding mechanism. 1-year limited warranty.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
i owned this grinder for 10 years and it always worked perfectly. i believe i tried to grind too much coffee one day, too fast and inadvertantly burned out the motor. the only trouble with my first bodum was that the little cup holding the already ground coffee fit pretty loosely, so i had to hold it closed while the coffee was grinding, or else i would have ground coffee all over the counter. i read the reviews of all the coffee grinders available, and they all seemed somehow even more problematic as far as the hopper size, the shape of the cup holding the ground coffee, etc. i finally decided to spend the extra money and just get another bodum,and was pleasantly surprised to see that improvements had occured in 10 years. the cup holding the ground coffee now has a little tab that keeps it securely in place. there is less vibration while grinding, and while still not whisper quiet, it definitely is not as noisy. the hopper holds about 12 0zs. of beans, the lid fits securely on the hopper, and the switch has a variety of settings depending on how much coffee you want to grind. it has a wide range of grind settings from espresso to french roast that work well. all inall it seems to be as no fuss as a grinder can get without spending the really big money. it ginds the beans easily and reliably, i never had to clean it in 10 years, aside from taking a cloth and wiping out the hopper fromm time to time when it was empty. all the ground coffe goes immediately into the cup, so there never any stale coffee being held in the grinder. my only complaint would be; occasionally, particularly when grinding many ponds of oily beans in a row, unit needs too be shaken a bit to loosen the beans when they get a little stuck. for that reason i give it only a 4 star rating
36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased this grinder along with a coffee press (the Bodum Chambord 8-Cup Coffee Press) as part of an "upgrade" of my coffee experience.
Overall, I'm not disappointed. The burr grinder does provide a more even grind size, and it does make a positive difference, even for a regular old drip coffee maker. The bean hopper is also pretty handy.
It's a bit tricky to clean, so invest in a pack of pipe cleaners or something to clean around the "intake" and the portions of the grinder that aren't removable.
Noise-wise, it's no louder than my old blade grinder; maybe even a bit quieter. It takes up more counter space, of course. But since moving to a coffee press, the grinder occupies the spot of my old drip maker, so it's not a problem.
The only really annoying thing I've found is the container that holds the ground coffee after its dispensed. It's clear plastic, and as is typical has a mild static electric charge. The ground coffee bits react to this "electric field" and have a tendency to fly around, often onto the counter. So expect to clean up stray coffee grounds after each use.
Overall, I'm not disappointed. The burr grinder does provide a more even grind size, and it does make a positive difference, even for a regular old drip coffee maker. The bean hopper is also pretty handy.
It's a bit tricky to clean, so invest in a pack of pipe cleaners or something to clean around the "intake" and the portions of the grinder that aren't removable.
Noise-wise, it's no louder than my old blade grinder; maybe even a bit quieter. It takes up more counter space, of course. But since moving to a coffee press, the grinder occupies the spot of my old drip maker, so it's not a problem.
The only really annoying thing I've found is the container that holds the ground coffee after its dispensed. It's clear plastic, and as is typical has a mild static electric charge. The ground coffee bits react to this "electric field" and have a tendency to fly around, often onto the counter. So expect to clean up stray coffee grounds after each use.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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The only reason not to buy this grinder is because it was specifically designed to fail prematurely. It's spelled out right there in the owner's manual. Quote from manual (grammar and spelling verbatim):
"Warning: In order to prevent the motor from overheating, do not grind more than 1 complete unit (1x40 seconds) in succession. After wait 10 Min. to let the motor cool down befor restart.
After each grinded unit (40 seconds), empty the coffee container. This prevents the motor overheating."
So, you can't safely grind more than 40 seconds without overheating motor, you must wait 10 minutes between grinds and it doesn't grind enough in 40 seconds for a 8 cup pot. You'll get about 40g in the 40 seconds, I use about 55g for a 8 cup pot. So I need to grind some, go do something for 10 minutes then come back to finish grinding?? That's insane, especially for a grinder in this price range.
If running the grinder for 40 seconds pushes it to the margin of failure, that's a poor design and it will likely fail prematurely, maybe 1-3 years. It's Not designed to last.
At this price point I 5-10 years of service for 1 pot a day is a reasonable expectation.
My $25 Melita flat burr grinder is still working after 12 years of daily use (happily spraying dust all over my counter).
I had to return it as I refuse to shell out this kind money for something that won't last. If I have to replace it in 3 years then I'm spending more money then I would on a Kitchenaid, only I'll likely have to buy still yet another one 3 years after that.
Note that they re-designed this grinder in 2007, so any reports of it lasting 10 years are for a different grinder (I believe it had a metal housing and was better built). Still, regardless of which grinder you choose, read the 1 & 2 star reviews and look for common complaints.
Too bad, I *really* liked the grinder, it looks good and works beautifully.
pros:
- electronic timer, set it once then just press the button, timer setting remains for next time. Pressing start again will stop grinding.
- Consistent grind, although even on espresso setting it seems course (I don't make espresso)
- sturdy hopper made of polycarbonate, very durable holds 1/2 pound of beans
- sturdy grind bin also made of polycarbonate, oval shape with no corners has attached lid with lip around perimeter preventing grinds escaping while grinding.
Other than the relilability issue, no real cons, just some minor issues:
- has on/off switch in back with pointless pilot light that you can't see
- easy to accidently hit the start button when moving, should be recessed or have a small shroud around it. Use the on/off switch to prevent this.
- static is an issue, even in my 60% RH climate, but not so bad as there are no talc fine particles from grinding. Just tap the grinder to release grinds from chute and tap receptacle to empty.
- it's loud, about as loud as my old Melita flat burr grinder or a blender.
The size listed is for the box, the actual grinder dimensions are 11H x 6W x 7 1/2D. It's larger than I imagined, about 3/4 the size of my B&D coffee maker.
Cost rationalization tip:
If you think the Kitchenaid is too expensive, just calculate how much you spend on beans each year, don't those beans deserve a decent grinder? We spend over $200 per year for 1 pot a day using Costco beans. Then look at how much time you've spent agonizing over grinder reviews, how much is your time worth? Every sub $100 grinder has issues. Get the Kitchenaid and be done with shopping for grinders.
Added 12-30-09
After viewing a youtube video of the Breville BCG450XL grinder, I'm fairly certain that the "guts" of that grinder are the same as the Bodum. The top burr/clip and center of hopper look identical. The sound is identical and the timer knob and start/stop switch look and operate the same. You can probably apply reviews on either grinder to the other one.
"Warning: In order to prevent the motor from overheating, do not grind more than 1 complete unit (1x40 seconds) in succession. After wait 10 Min. to let the motor cool down befor restart.
After each grinded unit (40 seconds), empty the coffee container. This prevents the motor overheating."
So, you can't safely grind more than 40 seconds without overheating motor, you must wait 10 minutes between grinds and it doesn't grind enough in 40 seconds for a 8 cup pot. You'll get about 40g in the 40 seconds, I use about 55g for a 8 cup pot. So I need to grind some, go do something for 10 minutes then come back to finish grinding?? That's insane, especially for a grinder in this price range.
If running the grinder for 40 seconds pushes it to the margin of failure, that's a poor design and it will likely fail prematurely, maybe 1-3 years. It's Not designed to last.
At this price point I 5-10 years of service for 1 pot a day is a reasonable expectation.
My $25 Melita flat burr grinder is still working after 12 years of daily use (happily spraying dust all over my counter).
I had to return it as I refuse to shell out this kind money for something that won't last. If I have to replace it in 3 years then I'm spending more money then I would on a Kitchenaid, only I'll likely have to buy still yet another one 3 years after that.
Note that they re-designed this grinder in 2007, so any reports of it lasting 10 years are for a different grinder (I believe it had a metal housing and was better built). Still, regardless of which grinder you choose, read the 1 & 2 star reviews and look for common complaints.
Too bad, I *really* liked the grinder, it looks good and works beautifully.
pros:
- electronic timer, set it once then just press the button, timer setting remains for next time. Pressing start again will stop grinding.
- Consistent grind, although even on espresso setting it seems course (I don't make espresso)
- sturdy hopper made of polycarbonate, very durable holds 1/2 pound of beans
- sturdy grind bin also made of polycarbonate, oval shape with no corners has attached lid with lip around perimeter preventing grinds escaping while grinding.
Other than the relilability issue, no real cons, just some minor issues:
- has on/off switch in back with pointless pilot light that you can't see
- easy to accidently hit the start button when moving, should be recessed or have a small shroud around it. Use the on/off switch to prevent this.
- static is an issue, even in my 60% RH climate, but not so bad as there are no talc fine particles from grinding. Just tap the grinder to release grinds from chute and tap receptacle to empty.
- it's loud, about as loud as my old Melita flat burr grinder or a blender.
The size listed is for the box, the actual grinder dimensions are 11H x 6W x 7 1/2D. It's larger than I imagined, about 3/4 the size of my B&D coffee maker.
Cost rationalization tip:
If you think the Kitchenaid is too expensive, just calculate how much you spend on beans each year, don't those beans deserve a decent grinder? We spend over $200 per year for 1 pot a day using Costco beans. Then look at how much time you've spent agonizing over grinder reviews, how much is your time worth? Every sub $100 grinder has issues. Get the Kitchenaid and be done with shopping for grinders.
Added 12-30-09
After viewing a youtube video of the Breville BCG450XL grinder, I'm fairly certain that the "guts" of that grinder are the same as the Bodum. The top burr/clip and center of hopper look identical. The sound is identical and the timer knob and start/stop switch look and operate the same. You can probably apply reviews on either grinder to the other one.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Love it
This review it a bit tardy got this item about two years ago and it is still working perfectly. I think it is the best burr grinder you will get for the price.
Published 2 months ago by James P. Mahoney
Strong and quiet for a coffee grinder
I like this grinder. It has been grinding for a long time now and seems to be working as good as it did the first day I used it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Capt Dan
Not a lot of options at this price point
It seems like all top-notch coffee grinders run over $100. So for the money, this one ain't bad. The grinds are uniform and work well with my Bodum French press. Read more
Published 16 months ago by uh okay
8 1/2 years of service
I bought this grinder for Christmas 8 1/2 years ago. It has worked without fail throughout the years. Read more
Published 22 months ago by S. Benson
Excellent Craftsmanship; the Last and Only Grinder You Need
When I first read the reviews of the various burr grinders on the market, including this one, it seemed that they were not designed for the single cup of coffee a day that I... Read more
Published on March 14, 2010 by S. Harui
Coffee Grinder
The Bodum Antigua Coffee Burr Grinder (Black) went bust after two years of weekly operations. Nothing heavy duty. Surprised at becoming a statistical victim. Read more
Published on March 7, 2010 by Matha Goram
Poor Grinder
I purchased this grinder. It got jammed
every time I used it.
Was it defective. I don't know...maybe.
I returned it to Amazon without a hitch. Read more
every time I used it.
Was it defective. I don't know...maybe.
I returned it to Amazon without a hitch. Read more
Published on February 1, 2010 by carol M.
Excellent coffee grinder!
My cousin has had an earlier model of this coffee grinder for some years. I borrowed it from time-to-time when I bought high-quality coffee beans and just loved it. Read more
Published on January 30, 2010 by M. R. Wallace
Great for French Press
Now that I've had a few weeks to try this out, I LOVE IT! After hours of reading reviews on grinders, and wanting to stay under $100, I bought this one to use with the Bodum... Read more
Published on November 12, 2009 by Craig Robart
Least messy of all
This is my third Bodum Burr Grinder. I bought the first one over 10 years ago after having several blade grinders. Read more
Published on October 23, 2009 by Barry E. Olson
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