This is not a conical burr grinder. It is a flat burr grinder & so does not grind as evenly. But it does do a very acceptable job of grinding for a drip coffee maker or pour over coffee. I feel it's a good value for everyday coffee making & much better than any blade grinder. I bought this for my weekend house because I didn't want something expensive & I don't have an espresso machine or French press there.
*I have included photos of the flat burrs & the grinding chamber.
To figure out the proper grind for my taste buds & daily coffee making method (pour over), I threw a handful of white rice in to the hopper (no need to waste coffee beans!), set the grind at 5.5 (a guess) & the amount at 6 (just to make sure it kept running so all the rice would go through). This turns out to be the right grind for me. It was quite even & had very little dust. If I was brewing in a drip coffee maker, I think 4 would be the right grind setting for my taste. You'll need to grind & taste to find your setting. There are guidelines for fineness settings in the instruction manual. The choices go from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most coarse & 1, the finest.
I use the pour over method for making my daily brew. I use cold, filtered water, a Melitta paper filter, manual drip coffee filter & brew directly into my stainless carafe. I heat the water to boiling, wait 30 seconds, pour a few tablespoons over the grounds to saturate & plump up the beans & then slowly flood the grounds with the rest of the water. I usually brew about 1.4L of coffee on the weekend. So I use 82.25 grams of coffee beans. I measured the beans on a scale, put them in the hopper & tried various amounts of time to get an approximation so I don't have to measure my beans every time. "12" turns out to be the right amount of beans ground. I'm not into thinking before I've had my morning cup of coffee! I actually printed labels & put them on the back of the grinder so I don't forget the amounts. My measurement is: 7 g coffee beans per 120 ml of water.
I tried this grinder at the finest setting for my stovetop Bialetti espresso maker & it did a good job.
Cons:
-Lid doesn't fit tightly; a rubber seal would be appreciated for keeping beans fresh.
-Static in the grounds cup. But if you are aware of this, just give it a few seconds to settle down before pouring out your grounds. It doesn't make any more mess than a blade grinder.
-Not for serious espresso machines. It does a fine/even enough grind for the stovetop Bialetti Moka (at the finest setting) & for an inexpensive ($100 or less) espresso machine. If you have a serious espresso machine, you probably already know that the grinder is as important as the espresso machine & they don't come cheap. You really should make the investment in a good "conical" burr grinder; I don't think you'll be happy with this machine for making espresso.
Pros:
-Can replace the top burr if it wears out.
-Generous electric cord.
-Good, even grind for pour over or drip coffee maker.
-Good for Bialetti Moka stovetop espresso.
-Good value flat burr grinder.
-Good for inexpensive (under $100) espresso machines.
Using white rice is also good for cleaning out your grinder at least once a month. No need to buy that "grindz" product; white rice works really well & is much cheaper. You should check frequently to make sure grounds are not building up in the out-chute (where the grinds enter the cup). They include a brush to clear that area & also to clear you burrs. You really need to brush out that chute every time or you will end up with stale grounds & may even plug it up over time which will be hard on your grinder. It may depend on how oily your beans are; just remember to check the chute.
My Coffee Brewing Equipment:
Oster 5965 1-1/2-Liter Electric Water Kettle, Stainless Steel
Copco 2 Quart Thermal Capacity Brushed Stainless Steel Carafe
RSVP Manual Drip Coffee Filter Cone for Carafes or Thermos
Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 6, 40-Count Filters (Pack of 12)
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Consistent GrindingConsistent, uniform and fresh grinding for espresso machines, drip coffee makers, French press and pour-over brewers |
17 Fineness Settings17 position grind selector is perfect for espresso brewing, drip coffee makers, French press, or pour-over brewing methods |
Large CapacityThe bean container holds 8 ounces of coffee beans and the removable ground coffee container holds up to 5 ounces of ground coffee |
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| Coffee Burr Grinder | Coffee Burr Grinder | |
| Grinding System | disk type steel burrs | disk type steel burrs |
| Primary Construction | sturdy ABS housing & stainless steel | sturdy ABS housing |
| Grinding Range | espresso fine to coarse | espresso fine to coarse |
| Whole Bean Capacity | 8-oz | 8-oz |
| Ground Coffee Capacity | 5-oz | 4-oz |
| Grind Settings | 17 | 16 |
| Removable Upper Burr | ✓ | ✓ |
| Safety-off | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wattage | 100 | 100 |
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Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2018
Don’t waste your money and buy this junky grinder, I just get it six days ago and it’s a piece of garbage. It’s a big mess once it starts grinding coffee particles come from the cup selection toggle, watch the video that I posted and see how that mess happens on the kitchen counter. I posted also a picture for that mess on the floor...all of that just to make a half cup of coffee, what if you’re making couple cups for your friends!It’s a waste of money!!!I call its manufacturer to find a way to fix it they told me it’s still under warranty but I have to pay for the shipping LOL the cost of the grinder is $34.89 and the shipping cost about $17 which is almost 50% of the product price...ridicules.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 17, 2012
*I have included photos of the flat burrs & the grinding chamber.
To figure out the proper grind for my taste buds & daily coffee making method (pour over), I threw a handful of white rice in to the hopper (no need to waste coffee beans!), set the grind at 5.5 (a guess) & the amount at 6 (just to make sure it kept running so all the rice would go through). This turns out to be the right grind for me. It was quite even & had very little dust. If I was brewing in a drip coffee maker, I think 4 would be the right grind setting for my taste. You'll need to grind & taste to find your setting. There are guidelines for fineness settings in the instruction manual. The choices go from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most coarse & 1, the finest.
I use the pour over method for making my daily brew. I use cold, filtered water, a Melitta paper filter, manual drip coffee filter & brew directly into my stainless carafe. I heat the water to boiling, wait 30 seconds, pour a few tablespoons over the grounds to saturate & plump up the beans & then slowly flood the grounds with the rest of the water. I usually brew about 1.4L of coffee on the weekend. So I use 82.25 grams of coffee beans. I measured the beans on a scale, put them in the hopper & tried various amounts of time to get an approximation so I don't have to measure my beans every time. "12" turns out to be the right amount of beans ground. I'm not into thinking before I've had my morning cup of coffee! I actually printed labels & put them on the back of the grinder so I don't forget the amounts. My measurement is: 7 g coffee beans per 120 ml of water.
I tried this grinder at the finest setting for my stovetop Bialetti espresso maker & it did a good job.
Cons:
-Lid doesn't fit tightly; a rubber seal would be appreciated for keeping beans fresh.
-Static in the grounds cup. But if you are aware of this, just give it a few seconds to settle down before pouring out your grounds. It doesn't make any more mess than a blade grinder.
-Not for serious espresso machines. It does a fine/even enough grind for the stovetop Bialetti Moka (at the finest setting) & for an inexpensive ($100 or less) espresso machine. If you have a serious espresso machine, you probably already know that the grinder is as important as the espresso machine & they don't come cheap. You really should make the investment in a good "conical" burr grinder; I don't think you'll be happy with this machine for making espresso.
Pros:
-Can replace the top burr if it wears out.
-Generous electric cord.
-Good, even grind for pour over or drip coffee maker.
-Good for Bialetti Moka stovetop espresso.
-Good value flat burr grinder.
-Good for inexpensive (under $100) espresso machines.
Using white rice is also good for cleaning out your grinder at least once a month. No need to buy that "grindz" product; white rice works really well & is much cheaper. You should check frequently to make sure grounds are not building up in the out-chute (where the grinds enter the cup). They include a brush to clear that area & also to clear you burrs. You really need to brush out that chute every time or you will end up with stale grounds & may even plug it up over time which will be hard on your grinder. It may depend on how oily your beans are; just remember to check the chute.
My Coffee Brewing Equipment:
[[ASIN:B0012S1V2A Oster 5965 1-1/2-Liter Electric Water Kettle, Stainless Steel]]
[[ASIN:B000EN8DMU Copco 2 Quart Thermal Capacity Brushed Stainless Steel Carafe]]
[[ASIN:B000BUDDTY RSVP Manual Drip Coffee Filter Cone for Carafes or Thermos]]
[[ASIN:B0000CFLIL Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 6, 40-Count Filters (Pack of 12)]]
Good for drip coffee makers & pour over coffee method.
By Katawampas on May 17, 2012
This is not a conical burr grinder. It is a flat burr grinder & so does not grind as evenly. But it does do a very acceptable job of grinding for a drip coffee maker or pour over coffee. I feel it's a good value for everyday coffee making & much better than any blade grinder. I bought this for my weekend house because I didn't want something expensive & I don't have an espresso machine or French press there.By Katawampas on May 17, 2012
*I have included photos of the flat burrs & the grinding chamber.
To figure out the proper grind for my taste buds & daily coffee making method (pour over), I threw a handful of white rice in to the hopper (no need to waste coffee beans!), set the grind at 5.5 (a guess) & the amount at 6 (just to make sure it kept running so all the rice would go through). This turns out to be the right grind for me. It was quite even & had very little dust. If I was brewing in a drip coffee maker, I think 4 would be the right grind setting for my taste. You'll need to grind & taste to find your setting. There are guidelines for fineness settings in the instruction manual. The choices go from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most coarse & 1, the finest.
I use the pour over method for making my daily brew. I use cold, filtered water, a Melitta paper filter, manual drip coffee filter & brew directly into my stainless carafe. I heat the water to boiling, wait 30 seconds, pour a few tablespoons over the grounds to saturate & plump up the beans & then slowly flood the grounds with the rest of the water. I usually brew about 1.4L of coffee on the weekend. So I use 82.25 grams of coffee beans. I measured the beans on a scale, put them in the hopper & tried various amounts of time to get an approximation so I don't have to measure my beans every time. "12" turns out to be the right amount of beans ground. I'm not into thinking before I've had my morning cup of coffee! I actually printed labels & put them on the back of the grinder so I don't forget the amounts. My measurement is: 7 g coffee beans per 120 ml of water.
I tried this grinder at the finest setting for my stovetop Bialetti espresso maker & it did a good job.
Cons:
-Lid doesn't fit tightly; a rubber seal would be appreciated for keeping beans fresh.
-Static in the grounds cup. But if you are aware of this, just give it a few seconds to settle down before pouring out your grounds. It doesn't make any more mess than a blade grinder.
-Not for serious espresso machines. It does a fine/even enough grind for the stovetop Bialetti Moka (at the finest setting) & for an inexpensive ($100 or less) espresso machine. If you have a serious espresso machine, you probably already know that the grinder is as important as the espresso machine & they don't come cheap. You really should make the investment in a good "conical" burr grinder; I don't think you'll be happy with this machine for making espresso.
Pros:
-Can replace the top burr if it wears out.
-Generous electric cord.
-Good, even grind for pour over or drip coffee maker.
-Good for Bialetti Moka stovetop espresso.
-Good value flat burr grinder.
-Good for inexpensive (under $100) espresso machines.
Using white rice is also good for cleaning out your grinder at least once a month. No need to buy that "grindz" product; white rice works really well & is much cheaper. You should check frequently to make sure grounds are not building up in the out-chute (where the grinds enter the cup). They include a brush to clear that area & also to clear you burrs. You really need to brush out that chute every time or you will end up with stale grounds & may even plug it up over time which will be hard on your grinder. It may depend on how oily your beans are; just remember to check the chute.
My Coffee Brewing Equipment:
[[ASIN:B0012S1V2A Oster 5965 1-1/2-Liter Electric Water Kettle, Stainless Steel]]
[[ASIN:B000EN8DMU Copco 2 Quart Thermal Capacity Brushed Stainless Steel Carafe]]
[[ASIN:B000BUDDTY RSVP Manual Drip Coffee Filter Cone for Carafes or Thermos]]
[[ASIN:B0000CFLIL Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 6, 40-Count Filters (Pack of 12)]]
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 17, 2015
It arrived fast and was shipped and packed very well. I was excited to get this as all I had was an old blade grinder that would burn my coffee if I ground it fine and would as often as not make powder. I followed the instructions and set the machine to a middle setting. This was way too coarse a grind for a espresso machine so I decided to take it to the smallest setting. Push the button and grind for a little while and I couldn't see a lot of difference, still way too coarse. It was about the size grind from a grocery store grinder set to drip coffee. Now I'm thinking "this was a big mistake".
Something isn't tight enough but all was at the finest grind so, disappointed the reviews were right.
All the cheap grinders (under 100.00) use the same blades so why did this brand grind so coarsely? I took the upper blades out and checked out how close they got to the lower ones. WOW! There was a gap of about 1/16 inch. I thought if I can get them closer I can make the grind finer. So I began to brainstorm and came up with this solution. Review the photos at the end of this article while you are reading this.
I build computers so I have these small washers that are made of fiber that is designed not to compact yet are softer than a steel washer. You can get them free from any computer store (see pic). I took apart the upper blade from the guard (three screws) and set the guard aside. Placing the washer between the guard and the blade I screwed the assembly back together. I tightened the screws going round the circle two or three times so that I didn't risk breaking the ceramic blade tightening slightly more with each round. When tight you can see a slight gap between the blade and the guard about 1/32 inch. I installed the blade and guard back into the machine. Done in about 2 minutes. In one of the pictures you can see the washer just peaking out from behind the blade.
When you turn it back on don't put any beans in the machine at first. Test the mod at a wide gap gradually narrowing until you are at the finest setting. My machine just barely touched (you could barely hear it) at the finest setting. I just want to make sure that you don't burn out a motor by having the blades grinding against each other.
When I was done testing I filled the hopper with beans and started in the middle settings just as when I first got it. Now I had a grind that was like a very fine grind a drip machine would use. Trial and error I finally found that my espresso machine liked 1.5. I could make powder if I wanted to. I put a picture of the grind with a push pin for reference so you can see the size and consistency (not powder but fine consistent granules). I couldn't be happier. I only spent 29.00 on the grinder and about 15 minutes modifying it. The consistency of the grind is perfect and with good control if I want it finer or coarser. I could have spent much more and gotten better, but for the price and slight inconvenience of the mod I feel I got much more than I paid.
See the pics for the results. I couldn't get them in order but you get the idea.
Update 11/2016: It still works fine but I have updated to its bigger and quieter brother. As a low cost machine this still is a great alternative.
Perfect after a 5 minute zero cost modification.
By Casch on August 16, 2015
I had mixed emotions on how many stars I would give this so I'll let you decide. Incidentally the reviews about this grinder are accurate. Out of the box it doesn't grind fine enough.By Casch on August 16, 2015
It arrived fast and was shipped and packed very well. I was excited to get this as all I had was an old blade grinder that would burn my coffee if I ground it fine and would as often as not make powder. I followed the instructions and set the machine to a middle setting. This was way too coarse a grind for a espresso machine so I decided to take it to the smallest setting. Push the button and grind for a little while and I couldn't see a lot of difference, still way too coarse. It was about the size grind from a grocery store grinder set to drip coffee. Now I'm thinking "this was a big mistake".
Something isn't tight enough but all was at the finest grind so, disappointed the reviews were right.
All the cheap grinders (under 100.00) use the same blades so why did this brand grind so coarsely? I took the upper blades out and checked out how close they got to the lower ones. WOW! There was a gap of about 1/16 inch. I thought if I can get them closer I can make the grind finer. So I began to brainstorm and came up with this solution. Review the photos at the end of this article while you are reading this.
I build computers so I have these small washers that are made of fiber that is designed not to compact yet are softer than a steel washer. You can get them free from any computer store (see pic). I took apart the upper blade from the guard (three screws) and set the guard aside. Placing the washer between the guard and the blade I screwed the assembly back together. I tightened the screws going round the circle two or three times so that I didn't risk breaking the ceramic blade tightening slightly more with each round. When tight you can see a slight gap between the blade and the guard about 1/32 inch. I installed the blade and guard back into the machine. Done in about 2 minutes. In one of the pictures you can see the washer just peaking out from behind the blade.
When you turn it back on don't put any beans in the machine at first. Test the mod at a wide gap gradually narrowing until you are at the finest setting. My machine just barely touched (you could barely hear it) at the finest setting. I just want to make sure that you don't burn out a motor by having the blades grinding against each other.
When I was done testing I filled the hopper with beans and started in the middle settings just as when I first got it. Now I had a grind that was like a very fine grind a drip machine would use. Trial and error I finally found that my espresso machine liked 1.5. I could make powder if I wanted to. I put a picture of the grind with a push pin for reference so you can see the size and consistency (not powder but fine consistent granules). I couldn't be happier. I only spent 29.00 on the grinder and about 15 minutes modifying it. The consistency of the grind is perfect and with good control if I want it finer or coarser. I could have spent much more and gotten better, but for the price and slight inconvenience of the mod I feel I got much more than I paid.
See the pics for the results. I couldn't get them in order but you get the idea.
Update 11/2016: It still works fine but I have updated to its bigger and quieter brother. As a low cost machine this still is a great alternative.
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JONATHAN JAVIER HERNÁNDEZ Y HERNÁNDEZ
Excelente producto !!!
Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on July 30, 2021Frank Adamek
It will not do a fine grind. Ok for my wife's perked coffee
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on July 8, 2016
TB K.
Very compact and quick. you need a 110volt converter ...
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on November 3, 2016
