Just want a decent home burr grinder: Can anyone attest to their experience that they've used a burr grinder that (a) costs $100 or less; (b) has no major design flaws or irritations [a little bit of grind hanging in the machine is not a deal-killer to...
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Mine Krups GVX has worked for over a year, produced hundreds of shots, cost me $55. Never once had a jam. The safeties are annoying but I guess you can't grind off your finger by accident. Grind consistency is much better than a whirlybird grinder. The only design flaw is that the coffee beans sometimes stick in the top hopper and you have to give it a little shake or jolt to get them flowing again. usually works.
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I would stick with Grindz Burr Grinder Cleaner. I found it to have the best outcome for cleaning the burr grinder; I use it once a month to keep my husband's special ordered Ethiopian and Peru coffees beans fresh tasting
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first off so you do not do what most people do and if you unscrew it wrong you can break the top plastic. You can go to a good store like bed bath and beyond and you should be able to get a burr grinder that is relatively inexpensive. The only thing that blade grinder is good for is the kitchen with grinding herbs. You should grind for a medium grind and it did mine between the medium and fine and then follow the instructions for how to load the grinds and then brew and you should have a great cup of coffee. Remember to always never bang the grinds out, you blow through the tube into the trash or where ever you discard the grinds because you will damage it if you bang out the grinds. Hope this helps first off so you do not do what most people do and if you unscrew it wrong you can break the top plastic. You can go to a good store like bed bath and beyond and you should be able to get a burr grinder that is relatively inexpensive. The only thing that blade grinder is good for is the kitchen with grinding herbs. You should grind for a medium grind and it did mine between the medium and fine and then follow the instructions for how to load the grinds and then brew and you should have a great cup of coffee. Remember to always never bang the grinds out, you blow through the tube into the... » Read More first off so you do not do what most people do and if you unscrew it wrong you can break the top plastic. You can go to a good store like bed bath and beyond and you should be able to get a burr grinder that is relatively inexpensive. The only thing that blade grinder is good for is the kitchen with grinding herbs. You should grind for a medium grind and it did mine between the medium and fine and then follow the instructions for how to load the grinds and then brew and you should have a great cup of coffee. Remember to always never bang the grinds out, you blow through the tube into the trash or where ever you discard the grinds because you will damage it if you bang out the grinds. Hope this helps « Show Less
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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.
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Honestly, the only way you're going to get a good cup of espresso and get a nice puck to pop out when you're done is to use a good burr grinder. Blade grinders will slice the beans unevenly and not produce a good cup o' espresso. I picked up a Breville Smart Grinder along with this machine and have been enjoying perfect shots of espresso every time. Trust me...it's well worth the investment.
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This is the 565 and I love it, it's my first Burr grider and very well made quiet. See this page they reference the 565: http://www.capresso.com/coffee-grinders-burr-infinity.shtmlGet one and enjoy perfectly ground fresh coffee!
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I'm not sure about that. I do know they make a blade coffee grinder, but if you can afford it go with the burr grinders which provide a more uniform grind and options of grind size which not only can affect the bitterness of the coffee, but the device you are using (ie espresso, or press). On this grinder, other than the fact that I have to shake coffee beans off the ledges, has continued to be rock solid for me. I hope this answers your question.
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It grinds the amount you want. I would NOT recommend buying this grinder. Mine lasted 9 months.....
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NOT a conical burr grinder. The cheapest "decent" conical burr grinder the Capresso Infinity at around $85.00. If you are brewing espresso, this is not your grinder. This Krups is a flat burr grinder. It is much better than a spinning blade but not consistant enough for coffee gourmet work.
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This is Not a conical burr grinder--it's a disk burr grinder. Conical grinders are a lot more expensive and are listed as CONOICAL, but may be worth it for those who like their espresso.
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Use coarser grind of coffee to avoid problems. Burr grinders allow you to adjust the actual size of the grind; little single blade grinders depend on your timing and shaking the grinder - and do not produce a consistent result. You may still get a tiny bit of sediment if you pour to the last drop, but it will settle to the bottom of the cup.
549767
Is this a joke? If he has to ask this, he shouldn't buy the grinder. is this a joke? If that is his question tell him to buy a hammer. It is cheaper and easier.
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I have used various burr grinders for coffee for years and they are great for that, but you can't grind seeds in them as they will clog the burrs. I bought the Melita grinder cause I also bought their Coffee Maker so thought I would try it as my burr grinder died. The Melita grinder is awesome as it has pre-sets for type of grind and it's ALWAYS CONSISTENT. I highly recommend it.
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We tried before, it works but the grinder has issues. We are using the machine now without the coffee grinder. I am trying to use a $150 machine for coffee machine I could have paid less $50 for. Good luck
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Hi Zan,Hi Zan, I replaced two receptacles on my burr coffee grinder, as of recently it seems that it has gotten hard to find the replacements so I'll tell you what I did I'm a outside the box thinker. I had a small pottery bowl that fit perfectly under the grinding mechanism and it is wide at the top so that the coffee doesn't fly out and that's what I've been using for the past nine months. Good Luck ;-)
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No it's very easy. just dial in the grind size and turn the knob on the right and it starts griding. depending how many cups you are trying to brew and how strong it only takes a few second. the see thru bin on the front can hold alot of ground coffee. i usually grind a little more than i need just in case i want more coffee. Best grinder for the price, performance for the home. i hope this helps
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Humm. Interesting question but I doubt that the results would be considered a great grind as serious coffee drinkers grind their coffee in a burr grinder, not a blade grinder.