Does this grinder work for a very fine, powder like grind for espresso?
880330
the description states that it does, and there is a very fine grind setting... however, i have never used this setting.... i can say this, although cleaning the grider can be a pain, it has performed consistently
880331
Yes, in fact most of the settings produce a rather finer-than-usual grind. I have never used the finest setting since I don't make espresso. However, the medium grind produces a powder that was as fine as the espresso setting on my previous grinder. Be aware that this grinder requires constant cleaning and the mechanism has gone out of alignment on me twice. It is terrible to fix it since you must dismantled the whole upper assembly using a special screwdriver that most people don't likely have.
880332
Yes. I love my Capresso grinder. Though, I usually use it for my coffee press, I have used the fine grind and it works well.
880333
Yes, I just ground a few beans on the finest setting and it came out somewhat coarser than all purpose flour. A pinch of it rolled in myfingers tended to ball up, with just a few individual grains detectable. It's at least as fine as the packaged espresso grind my wife picked up by accident at Trader Joe's. For most home machines, especially those with pressurized filter baskets, it's way too fine. If I want to tamp it at all, I have to go at least to the second or third finest setting.
880334
I have not used it for Expresso Grind, however, there is a setting. I would also say that for a drip coffee maker, it is almost set at the maximum (largest grind). This would indicate to me that the finer grinds are all that ... fine grinds.
472522
Yes, works great. The grind is not uniform, but that's not a bad thing. That is, not every granule is ground to the exact same size, unlike what happens in some electric grinders. But I think this results in a better brew.
485845
Not at all. Per Susan's comment, the finest isn't nearly fine enough for espresso, or Turkish -- maybe adequate for drip or French press ... that's about it. The purpose of a burr grinder is to produce similar-sized coffee particles ... for flavor/aroma; otherwise, a blade grinder will do the job (and cost less). This unit is a glorified blade grinder (look inside and you'll see that their idea of a "burr" is a joke -- just blades are used!). So, back it goes ... trying other brands (perhaps Cuisinart); otherwise, will stay with a blade grinder, which is better than a mortar and pestle. Live and learn. Not at all. Per Susan's comment, the finest isn't nearly fine enough for espresso, or Turkish -- maybe adequate for drip or French press ... that's about it. The purpose of a burr grinder is to produce similar-sized coffee particles ... for flavor/aroma; otherwise, a blade grinder will do the job (and cost less). This unit is a glorified blade grinder (look inside and you'll see that their idea of a "burr" is a joke -- just blades are used!). So, back it goes ... trying other brands (perhaps Cuisinart); otherwise, will stay with a blade grinder, which is better than a mortar and... » Read More Not at all. Per Susan's comment, the finest isn't nearly fine enough for espresso, or Turkish -- maybe adequate for drip or French press ... that's about it. The purpose of a burr grinder is to produce similar-sized coffee particles ... for flavor/aroma; otherwise, a blade grinder will do the job (and cost less). This unit is a glorified blade grinder (look inside and you'll see that their idea of a "burr" is a joke -- just blades are used!). So, back it goes ... trying other brands (perhaps Cuisinart); otherwise, will stay with a blade grinder, which is better than a mortar and pestle. Live and learn. « Show Less
1828881
It has many settings and can do the coarse grind you need. We use it for espresso, but adjust the grind for the French press and for the auto coffee maker too.
124574
I have only used it for my french press. That grind is course. I did gain some respect for the grinder though and I think it would do well for any grind. Good luck.
329501
I use this grinder for espresso drinks and have never tried grinding much more coarsely. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer. They have great customer service and can advise you fairly quickly after sending them a message.
1265937
I use a coffee grinder to grind whole espresso beans for this machine. Doesn't have to be super fine but I think you get better espresso that way. Great machine especially for the price. My local Peet's coffee recommended this machine to me - it's been a great little machine. Good milk foaming too. Hope that helps.
1730432
This grinder handles dark roast beans well, with low settings for espresso and higher settings for press. Adjust as desired, no clogging or scattering. I've saved a lot of coffee with this grinder as it makes perfectly even fine grinds with just a tablespoon of beans.
124573
We do not use it for fine grinds-- just coarser, as for French press coffee. We have a different grinder we like for fine grinding.
1452466
The one I got for 2013 Christmas does an excellent job in making powder, probably for Turkish coffee. It is true that the finer settings require more effort as grinding is more difficult for fine grinds.
2084973
It does but the grinds become very inconsistent past a medium grind. There is just too much free movement in the grinding mechanism past medium. Anything smaller is fantastic, use it for my espresso daily.
1001222
It works fine for French Press. I don't brew espresso, but the finest grind seems fairly powdery.
2232427
Hi Constance, Thanks for asking. Our Espresso Grind is ground by a commercial grade grinder so it should work fine for your stovetop Espresso maker. We also offer very fine grind and whole beans. We do however recommend whole beans for freshness. Thanks, Coffee Fool Natalie
1907244
It should work fine. Haven't tried it myself. But it works for different size grinds.
561867
Not sure what you mean by 'powders'. This coffee maker is designed to work with standard drip coffee grind. Everything from Folgers and Maxwell House to Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts. If the grind is very small, the result could look like powder, but I wouldn't recommend a grind that fine. It would make very strong coffee, and might float up and over the filter and get into the coffee pot, or worse, cause the filter to fold over and block the drip. This would cause an overflow and a very big mess. But if you use a standard grind, its a great inexpensive coffee maker. Nothing fancy like a timer or automatic shut-off or temperature settings, but an all around good appliance for a very good price.
485840
I received this grinder as a Christmas gift, and have been using it for espresso every weekend for the last 3 months. I find it to work very well - as good or better than any grinder in the coffee departments of several local grocery stores where I had been grinding my espresso beans previously. I use the FINE setting, which is the second finest available on the machine and it works perfect. If I go to the very finest setting, it is too fine and occasionally plugs the tiny pin holes in my espresso machine's filter cup. I'm not sure why the others aren't having success. The grind consistency is also very good in my opinion. I received this grinder as a Christmas gift, and have been using it for espresso every weekend for the last 3 months. I find it to work very well - as good or better than any grinder in the coffee departments of several local grocery stores where I had been grinding my espresso beans previously. I use the FINE setting, which is the second finest available on the machine and it works perfect. If I go to the very finest setting, it is too fine and occasionally plugs the tiny pin holes in my espresso machine's filter cup. I'm not sure why the others aren't having success. The grind consistency... » Read More I received this grinder as a Christmas gift, and have been using it for espresso every weekend for the last 3 months. I find it to work very well - as good or better than any grinder in the coffee departments of several local grocery stores where I had been grinding my espresso beans previously. I use the FINE setting, which is the second finest available on the machine and it works perfect. If I go to the very finest setting, it is too fine and occasionally plugs the tiny pin holes in my espresso machine's filter cup. I'm not sure why the others aren't having success. The grind consistency is also very good in my opinion. « Show Less
545940
My answer to your question is yes. This device works very well and grinds the coffee to the very last bean and does so according to your setting....and it is not hard at all to adjust the grind to your liking. You have to use a little elbow grease, but the result is great.