Customer Reviews

KitchenAid BCG100ER Blade Coffee Grinder, Empire Red

5 star:		(23)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I am extremely happy with this grinder. It does a good
job grinding, and the grinding mechanism is easy to take off
and put in the dishwasher. It also comes in empire
red, which matches my other KitchenAid appliances.

Unlike my previous bean grinder (a braun), this machine
is large enough to grind enough coffee for a 12-cup machine in one go.

I agree with the previous reviewer -- I have only had
problems with the grinds leaking out when I overfill
the machine. It has a Maximum Fill line, and if you
put beans above this line it will leak.

We bought this in the red which is such a vibrant colour. I consider this the Mercedes of coffee grinders, and we have owned a few other brands. In fact we bought a new De Longhi coffee machine and it came with one of their coffee grinders that didn't work after the fourth try. Seems the motor burned out. So as a birthday gift for my husband I ordered this coffee grinder, which was on back order (that was the only negative) but it finally arrived.

It is much quieter than the other grinders we have used, and I like the steel mechanism and that healthy size over cup that you press down on to trigger the grinder. The appliance looks so nice on the counter that I hated to stick it away.

I should note that I own most of the KitchenAid counter appliances, as well as the bottle opener, basting brush, spatulas etc. and buy this brand because it is excellent and I have yet to be disappointed.

And in the process of designing and building a new zen style home, we are making sure that the kitchen is designed so that the KitchenAid appliances we own are easy access since we cook and entertain a lot and feel proud to have this brand in our home.

There is little fly away of ground coffee, as suggested in other reviews. I shake the machine whilst grinding to ensure an even grind. It works well for the fine grind needed for a cone filter as well as for the coarser grind for the press pot. It looks solid and looks good on the countertop. I use a little brush to get the grounds out of the grinder, thus avoiding taking off the stainless steel cup each time. Oh, the large capacity is really nice too. I had a burr grinder for a bit of time, but I burnt it out. I'm not going back, because I did not find them reliable. This KitchenAid has been just great, and I highly recommend it!

After "borrowing" my mother's burr grinder for a year, I finally decided to buy my own coffee-grinding apparatus. However, not having the bucks for a burr, I knew it'd have to be a blade, and this made me sad and worried about my future coffee. I thought, "How will I get the exact even grind that I need without a fabulous burr grinder? A blade can never do this!" Ha! I've done the experiment. Over the last 2 months, using my shiny new red Kitchenaid blade coffee grinder, I made grinds for my French press pot (6 seconds), my drip maker (12 seconds), and my stovetop espresso pot (20 seconds + some scraping), all with delicious results. I've found that the necessary grind can be achieved with experience. It takes just a few uses to figure out the amount of time needed to yield a specific coarseness/fineness. To get espresso-fine, because those very fine grounds tend to clump, I have to scrape the bottom of the generously-sized, removable stainless steel bowl once or twice during grinding, but so what? The point is, it can and does grind fine. Evenness is imperfect, but not enough to stand between me and great coffee. Messy? Sometimes, but not enough to stand between me and great coffee. The price? Definitely not enough to stand between me and great coffee. And surprisingly, I don't miss the burr grinder at all.

Like the rest of us, if you are considering this coffee grinder you probably own other KitchenAid products. I buy them because they build things to last as evidenced by their warranties and customer service. This coffee grinder is an example of their commitment to quality. Okay, it just grinds coffee beans, not a big deal, right? It is when compared to other grinders out there. This one allows the acrylic top and bowl to be taken off and cleaned, either by hand or in the dishwasher. Why is this important? With other grinders, I have felt that I never came close to getting them clean; there was always residue left behind. This leaves grounds and oils that over time affect subsequent batches of beans. Not just taste transfer, but also the oils can do what all oils do, become rancid. So, besides the obvious quality of this grinder, there is the confidence that it is truly clean when I put it away. As for chaff flying all over the place, try grinding two smaller batches instead of one large one.

I was looking for a grinder that would grind not only coffee beans but other kinds of ingredients that might require liquid. And afterwards I could wash it out so it wouldn't leave any kind of after taste onto whatever else I put in it on my next grinding session. I like it because we can clean it out the bowl and not get water into the motor, unlike other Coffee Grinders.

Powerful lil guy. Its made in India which explains why it works so well for the purpose it is meant for- spice grinding. It has a powerful motor and pulverised my rock salt in a jiffy. My only complaint with the design is that there is a space between the lid and the container so there are powder spills ..

This product is everything that you'd expect from KitchenAid. The impressive blade does an excellent job of grinding even to the point of powder should you desire. There is no spillover during grinding indicating that the seal made between the plastic top and the stainless steel grinding cup are manufactured to close specifications. The powerful motor is more than enough for any job. Used correctly, this machine should provide many years of satisfaction for grinding many kinds of coffee, seeds or spices.

Ok. So you've read the other reviews, and obviously, the main feeling is that this is a great grinder. I may be unlucky or something, but I wrote to KitchenAid after my original one of these spat grounds (I was pressing directly down, firmly, on the top) all over my countertop, and those that didn't get spat out were stuck to the inside. They, being KitchenAid, promptly sent me a new one with a return shipping label for the old one, no questions asked. The new one, however, is not much better. It still spits grounds (although, admittedly, less), and they still stick. One note: when I put the beans into the grinder directly from the from the freezer, they stick less. Anyway, the inconsistency of the grind is too much to bear. I don't think I should see a whole bean at the top of the filter after I brew a pot. If you want a GREAT blade grinder, check out the Delonghi DCG2 series. Amazing. My old one shorted out after long service, but if I was going to get another blade grinder, that would be it, for the amazing evenness of the grind. I'm ordering a burr grinder today.

The product works as stated. I especially like the the removable grinding assembly for simple cleanup.I have not experienced any problem with the grinds overflowing out of the top as other's mentioned, and yes I fill up the grinder almost to the top line without any overflow. Highly recommended.And besides it grinds a great tasting cup of coffee, I will no longer buy Pre-Ground.