Capresso 556 Stainless-Steel Burr Grinder

by Capresso

Product Features

• Stainless-steel burr grinder with large 14-ounce bean container
• 17 grind settings; insulated grinder lid provides quiet operation
• Vertical design minimizes static; separate "on/off" switch
• Operates only when lids are in place for safety; internal cord storage
• Measures 7-1/2 by 5-1/2 by 10-3/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FNEWBA
• Item model number: 556.05
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155,807 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

The Stainless Steel Burr Grinder with handsome brushed stainless steel housing is the latest creation in Capresso's line of burr grinders. The grinder features an innovative vertical design which ensures that no ground coffee remains inside the grinder after use and minimizes static. It features an insulated grinder lid that makes it the lowest noise grinder in its class.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's been perfect for me, November 21, 2006

By 

Jeff Frane "jefffrane" (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Capresso 556 Stainless-Steel Burr Grinder (Kitchen)

I bought the grinder about a month ago to take advantage of the wonderful beans from local company, Stumptown Coffee. I use the grinder every day, either for the coffeemaker or the French press and both settings give me a terrific grind. I have had none of the problems others describe: lid on the hopper is a perfect fit; it grinds all my coffee evenly and thoroughly; settings for a coarse grind (8-9) or for a finer grind (4-5) work perfectly well.

I don't understand the comment about not having a manual shut-off. The same button that turns it on turns it off.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality grinds!, December 5, 2006

By 

B. Hamrick (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Capresso 556 Stainless-Steel Burr Grinder (Kitchen)

I bought this grinder from my local coffee house on the recommendation of several of the employees at the shop. I've had it for almost 6 months and I couldn't be happier. I have used several other burr grinders, all of which have produced far more coffee dust than I would like. I use a press pot, so I use fairly coarse grinds, and the consistency of the grinds from this machine are perfect. I haven't had any problems with the grinder not functioning. The same button that turns it on turns it right back off. I honestly don't care how loud it is, as I would expect a coffee grinder to be loud. It is not difficult to clean at all. I just use the included bristle cleaner and a moist paper towel, it only takes a couple of minutes.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Shame on you Capresso, January 26, 2008

By 

J. Martin - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Capresso 556 Stainless-Steel Burr Grinder (Kitchen)

Dear fellow consumers, please don't be fooled. Conical burr grinders are high performing grinders for true coffee connoisseurs. A burr grinder that is not conical, technically a burr wheel grinder, is an overpriced fake that performs marginally and CLOGS every few grinds! My favorite part is the nice tan I get from the coffee dust from cleaning this thing with compressed air for 50 minutes!