Can you run the grinder without waiting the 5 minutes? At 20 seconds I get only about 2-3 tablespoons.
802644
I run it consecutively 4-5 times with only a slight pause inbetween, and I've never had it overheat. I've owned it for over 2 years now and it still runs fine.
802645
This is a bad design on an otherwise great grinder. However I have been running mine at 15 seconds twice in a row for many months without issue. If you are running a really fine grind and want to avoid overheating the motor you may want to give at least some time before running 20 seconds twice and I wouldn't advice a triple run (or more) without waiting the full 5 min.
1723354
Just to clarify you pulse the on/off switch -- therefore you don't hold it "longer" for a finer grind, you simply grind it again until you reach the consistency you want. It's a blade grinder so there are no settings like on a burr grinder.
805096
Sorry, can't help you. Actually this is my 2nd Bodum Bistro coffee grinder. I've had the first one for almost two years. I use it about 5 times a week to grind enough beans to make 10 cups each time. The first one still works fine. I only bought the second one as a back up in case it is no longer available if and when the first one gives out. I've started doing that- if I find something I *really* like I buy a second one because they have a habit of "improving" it to the point that I no longer like the new "improved" model.
215828
no. The longer u hold it down & let it grind, the finer it becomes. There are recommendations in the paperwork. 14 seconds is what i am using for a medium grind.
223657
Absolutely not. I have used 20 seconds with an empty jar a number of times to brew 8 cups of freshly ground coffee.
1077282
Maybe 2 cups, definitely not four. You'd have to do a couple of rounds, but it goes pretty quick. I know that some of the larger hand grinders can do more, but those can be harder to hold. The best part about this one is that your hand fits easily around the grinder enough to grip it really well.
1611586
The two piece grinder parts must be in the machine to brew even if you use preground coffee loaded in the brewing basket and hit the grinder off button. I have tried to run the machine with the grinder part out of it and the machine has some sensor and wont run...it beeps until you put the part in, but again you dont have to use it, just hit the grinder off button.
773418
We prefer a not-too-fine grind with the Woodneck (vs, say for an AeroPress) to achieve a brew time of about 3-1/2 minutes. The Hario Coffee Mill Slim Grinder (http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-Mill-Slim-Grinder/dp/B001804CLY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid;=1407346153&sr;=8-6&keywords;=hario). One nice thing with the manual grinder is it builds up anticipation and forearm strength ;)
1624346
I usually run between 7 and 9 on the grinder, but that varies with each type of bean. You'll want to start around there then dial the grind up or down depending on the extraction pressure. If too low, use a lower (finer) grind setting, if too high, use a coarser setting. Also depends on which filter basket you use:- http://youtu.be/_I37YMFH8Bo
658637
We use ours with a frech press and only grind for 6 seconds. It isn't completely unifrorm, but it works for an inexpensive grinder.
1469997
No, and I don't think such a feature would be of any advantage unless the grinder is built into an automatic coffeemaker. You want to get the grounds in water as soon as possible after grinding, so you don't lose all that aroma!
1899971
i, too, found that the settings for the grinder really didn't vary much. unfortunately, my grinder stopped working after a few uses.
1327793
it took me about 5 or 6 minutes for half of a cup of beans. my arms were tired. I broke down and bought a La Pavoni electric grinder.
378366
You can do this without a problem - other than the wait of 15+ minutes over 3 minutes to get your coffee. My solution to the same problem has been to buy an $8 3-pin mechanical timer that comes on at 5:30am and switches off at 10am. This allows coffee with a 3-minute wait during only the times that drink coffee both weekdays and weekends. I don't know if the environmental damage from the manufacturing of the plastic and metal timer are worse than that from the generation of unneeded electricity from a coal plant (I suspect that this would depend on how many years I use this machine) but it makes me feel a little less like a planetary leech (-: You can do this without a problem - other than the wait of 15+ minutes over 3 minutes to get your coffee. My solution to the same problem has been to buy an $8 3-pin mechanical timer that comes on at 5:30am and switches off at 10am. This allows coffee with a 3-minute wait during only the times that drink coffee both weekdays and weekends. I don't know if the environmental damage from the manufacturing of the plastic and metal timer are worse than that from the generation of unneeded electricity from a coal plant (I suspect that this would depend on how many years I use this machine) but it... » Read More You can do this without a problem - other than the wait of 15+ minutes over 3 minutes to get your coffee. My solution to the same problem has been to buy an $8 3-pin mechanical timer that comes on at 5:30am and switches off at 10am. This allows coffee with a 3-minute wait during only the times that drink coffee both weekdays and weekends. I don't know if the environmental damage from the manufacturing of the plastic and metal timer are worse than that from the generation of unneeded electricity from a coal plant (I suspect that this would depend on how many years I use this machine) but it makes me feel a little less like a planetary leech (-: « Show Less
1233074
It takes about a min. It would be a hassle to serve 10 cups at a sitting. This machine is small so you'd have to add water & empty the grinds a few times.
636231
Hi,It takes roughly 40 to 45 seconds for the machine to grind, brew, and pour your espresso after you press the button. The machine is ready to make another shot immediately after. So with 5 friends, you could probably make 5 cups in less than 5 minutes. Just make sure the machine stays filled with whole beans and water. I hope this helps.
43421
The one I have doesn't have a timer. The grinder runs until it has ground all the coffee for the number of cups for which it was set.