I notice that this item comes up when looking for spice grinders but the warranty says spices will destroy. Have you used it for spices?
1019040
I have only used it for coffee. (being a coffee snob, I wouldn't ever put anything else in my coffee grinder :-)I do use one of the $10 coffee grinders with the stainless steel blades that spin around. I use it to grind up all sorts of things - spices, flax seeds, nuts. I've used the same one for years - seems to be very durable, and easy to clean.
1019041
No, I have not used the DBM-8 for spices so can shed no light on your questions.Good coffee bean grinder ... I have been very pleased with the appliance.
1019042
I have not used the grinder for spices, just coffee. I wouldn't want to mix any coffee flavor with my spices.
1019043
I read the same thing before I made the purchase. I only use it for coffee beans , so I can't attest to how it works with spices. Wish I could have been more help . Best regards�
1824211
I replaced this very grinder wirh a 2nd one and to mr GREAT disappointment, they changed it! It's awful and am niw going to purchase the Evico, which I've heard fabulous things about, including it's ability to grind spices and herbs into your fine powder. You can find and read about it on Amazon. Hope this helps. :-)
2243850
The description states "Minces fresh herbs and dried spices", so using it for fresh herbs should be fine and should not void the warranty.
784497
I have had my brisker almost 30!years $25.00!! Have never kept spices in it but why wouldn't it work?
1429220
if u are asking if the purchase of these spices will last 2 eternity..then..lol..it is a no. As some1 already replied..exp.date should b present .Many will be glad if they purchase this @ a good deal. I can say...a def.yes on that. I purchased months ago..and..@ least 3 times a week i pick up a spice from that rack and use it. it is the go 2 rack with anything u r cooking.
32141
gee, I never thought about grinding saffron, its so fine and wispy to begin with. Well the mortar and pestle fit nicely in the bowl for grinding pepper corns & coriander seeds which is mainly what I use it for. the mushroom pestle fits nicely for this but I don't think the tolerances are close enough to grind something as fine as saffron. I have another mini mortar and pestle of more traditional shape - don't remember how I acquired it but the bowl is about 2 dia. I bet that would work. Maybe look for mini M&P.;
1044262
I would not recommend using fine seeds like chia maybe poppy or flax...they will diffently grind them to a very fine powder..I use the grinders for very coarse spices like Rosemary,oregano, etc. if you are interested in using them for spices I wouldn't purchase anything but this item, it grinds so fine you don't need to use allot while cooking and if you are bbq'ing the spices doesn't burn before the food is cooked.I hope this works.
1119366
Indefinite...I bought mine well over a year ago and I would imagine it will still be something I'll have in my spice cabinet for another few years or so, at least. It's a powder like any other spice and should last until you use it up!!! I think the other answers are ok but, I know it will last more than 1 year from experience!
450050
No grinding spices unless they were small and hard (like pepper). Nothing 1 or 2 inches would make it inside the grinding opening. The beans have to make several turns before they drop into the grinding area. Great for coffee beans and it would work for peppercorns but I don't see how it could work for something like cinnamon or nutmeg.
2091505
We have had it for about an year use it occasionally but they are working fine. You would need to wash it after use or they tend to accumulate the color of the content. We generally grind spices
1658608
No, I have only used it for coffee. I think that grinding moist substances, like ginger and garlic, would not work well unless it was fully loaded. I wouldn't do this with my mine.
1592450
I have been using it for the past 3 months. I run it daily to grind spices and run it once or twice a week to make idli/dosa batter. No problems so far.
1646777
Well, I haven't tried anything else but spices with properties similar to that of pepper could be ground, I would imagine.Since I use pepper quite often and anyways, emptying and refilling the mill every now and then with a different spice would end up being more time consuming than using a mortar & pestle.
1169946
The inside of the bowl might show some very shallow circular lines from the manufacturing process, however they polish out fairly quickly with use. Before I bought it, one of the reviewers mentioned using a bit of sandpaper to smooth it out.It will grind anything, I love it. My sister has one too, and uses it to grind all manner of spices.
193125
They are great salt and pepper mills in large part because the grain size is adjustable but your question addresses a point to consider. I have seen some residue on the countertop occassionaly but only from the salt grinder. It is not a problem for us and does not detract from these fine grinders.
1291061
Did you buy it via Amazon, or one of their sellers? I would contact them as it should be under warranty.The only issue I ever have is with my salt grinder if I use the wet grey sea salt as it does gunk up the mechanism. But no problem with pepper grinder using tellicherry. We've used ours for several years now, but it needs to be refilled often.
577213
I have never tried it for spices. I'M SURE IT WOULD WORK WELL, BUT MAY LEAVE A SMELL/AFTER TASTE WHEN COFFEE.