What makes this a burr mill grinder?
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There are wheels inside it that look like something out of the Flinstones. They truly grind the bean instead of cutting and chopping it, like a blade would. This process yields better flavor when you brew.
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To answer your question, I tried the "coarse" setting (since I never use it). Most of the pieces were coarse but some were more like "medium." Looks like the grind is not even on the "coarse" setting.
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it is one large burr. It can be cleaned. The machine breaks down after years of hard work before the burrs ever stop giving an even grind.
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No the grind is not even. I usually sift and try regrinding the coarse bits. I am usually trying to get a fine powder though. I am not using it for coffee though. If you want an even grind for coffee you might want to consider some kind of burr grinder.
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With the Cuisinart Programmable Conical Burr Mill, you will have perfectly ground coffee every time! This brushed stainless coffee mill features an LCD display which shows time, fineness, and number of cups to ensure that every grind is perfect. The conical burr grinder grinds the coffee beans uniformly to maintain their natural flavors and oils, and automatically stops grinding after the desired amount has been ground. Features include: 18-position grind selector - from ultra-fine for espresso to extra-coarse for French press Removable 8 oz. bean hopper holds up to a half-pound of beans Cup selector - from 1-14 cups Countdown timer with automatic shutoff Removable grind chamber Manual feature with option to grind your own desired amount and fineness Heavy duty motor Convenient cord storage Scoop/cleaning brush Limited 3 year manufacturer's warranty
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NOT A CONICAL BURR GRINDER! Yes it IS a BURR grinder - but it is a FLAT burr grinder. The people saying "yes" have never seen a real conical burr grinder. The picture clearly shows the upper burr removed, and it is clearly flat. I own one of these and I also have a conical burr grinder. Spinning blade grinder = worst. Flat burr grinder = better. Real conical burr grinder = best. At these prices, better to spend a little more and get a conical.
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I have no idea. I don't recall if I even knew it existed. I should have though because my grinder broke in about a year.
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There are several small grinders available. For flavor, the best ones use low speed, toothed grinding mechanisms (similar to the old fashioned hand grinders) rather than fast spinning blades. The blades make a lot of powder and heat the beans, so they loose the delicate flavors and scents. The good ones are called "Burr Mills" and are significantly more expensive than the blade type. You can get a Cookinex Coffee Grinder with stainless blades for $8.00 but the cheapest burr type I've seen is the Mr. Coffee BVMC-BMH23 Automatic Burr Mill Grinder for $35.00. Both are found on Amazon.
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This is a cordless grinder ! This is NOT a drill , please understand that who ever listed this as a drill is wrong
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It's the grind. You need to find the right grind for the Breville double-walled portafilters. It's not as fine as a normal espresso grind, but not a chunky grind either. Invest in a good burr grinder so you can control what you put in.
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It is not automatic or electric - you grind by hand by holding it upside down with the top part (black) in one hand and turning the base/bottom (glass) clockwise with the other hand.
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Hello Thea! I'm sorry I am just now seeing this message. Our grind mechanism is made of high quality stainless steel, in fact the original designer of these mills is in the business of metal so he made sure the very best quality was used. I hope this helps! Maria, Owner Grind Gourmet
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It absolutely is a BLADE and not BURR. I have no idea why these other folks are under the impression that it's burr.
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The mill has a wide adjustment range. Its capable of grinding fine flour or very course grinds. The adjustment is very easy to use as well.
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Its a manual grinder, therefore it would obviously depend on how fast you crank the handle.
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burr... and it works great the ground coffee is evenly ground and to just the right type of grind for drip type coffee pots.
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1. you rotate a screw that moves bottom burr in and out.2. trial and error. i screwed it tight and then backed it off 3 clicks (you can't hear them, you feel them) to get my espresso grind.