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4.7 out of 5
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5.0 out of 5 stars Happiness that money can buy!
I normally don't write reviews on day one, but this one is an exception for an exceptional quality appliance at its price!I always thought that I may not get a good quality grinder for sub-100 price, but after dilly-dallying for some time decided to take my chances and what a pleasant surprise it has been.Well the most important thing about a coffee grinder is the grind quality: grain size and uniformity; and this becomes even more important when you want to make an espresso. An ordinary fine grind (e.g. shop brands like Waitrose) don't give you good quality espresso because the grain size is larger and non-uniform, which means the coffee will not be tamped down very well and water will run through quickly. An extra fine grind (e.g. Lavazza) works quite satisfactory and a superfine grind (e.g. Illy) works marvellously well, gets tamped down very well, forms a compact layer through which water percolates slowly even under high pressure to get all the essential oils, extracts and flavour out of the coffee.I used this one at its finest grind size, expecting somewhere between fine and extra fine grind, but voilà, the result was between extra and superfine uniform grind, closer to the Illy grind quality! What beautiful coffee comes out at its majestic pace, colour and aroma!I use an ordinary espresso machine, which has crema device mechanism (i.e. filter, and further narrowing of exit channels in the group handle that allow mixing of air, which is a case with most up to mid range machines), so I cannot really comment on whether this is good enough for those high end (high pressure) machines which don't use filter. But if Illy works for you, this one will.Now over to the things women notice. Being a guy, for me it does not really matter, how it looks or how much noise it makes, as long as it gives me the grind quality I want. But hey, it does well on both these counts, looks nice (as my wife says) and does not make a lot of noise, reasonably quiet. Footprint is also decent size, you can't expect it to be as small as a blade chopper.It has become a rather long review, but I think it was worth covering all the bases.For most coffee non-professionals, look no further. If you are in two minds, whether to get a grinder or not, this one is definitely worth a try!
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice coffee grinds
This product has eased up life so significantly! I have always bought coffee beans, and ground them fresh - with french press coffee, and these days an aeropress.After a bit of experimentation, have realized burr grinder is the only way to grind coffee beans for a good cup of coffee. And the manual grinder, while perfectly servicable, is one heck of a workout in the morning when I can barely out of my bed. Maybe those early morning birds who wake up at 6 a.m. for working out and all wouldn't mind. But I dreaded the coffee grinding every morning as much as I dread reviewing sales quota discussions.Enter this coffee grinder. It's not cheap, but it adds a lot of value as far as I am concerned. For aeropress, I use the finest setting, and for french press, there's ability to get a coarser grind. That also means, that it's not really possible to get a fine grind for espresso with this. There's always the manual grinder for that I suppose. Still, considering I drink aeropress for 95% of the times these days, this works perfectly for me.I have read a bit about static being a problem for some - but I can't imagine how that's possible. I have never had a "burst" of statically charged coffee like some reviews tend to suggest. I either use the aeropress funnel or a spoon to transfer coffee out of the container and while there's some static coffee hopping about, it always stays in the container itself.Very pleased with the product overall. Hopefully it lasts long!
4.0 out of 5 stars After 5 and a half years, it's finally broken!
Ok, this machine has served me supremely well over the years. Having researched the coffee grinding field, I opted for this as the best one, at the time, based on cost, ease of use and size.I have used it once daily (or more) nearly every day since January 2014! So value for money is there - ~£10 per year - I can't complain.It has been generally easy to clean, just use a bristled brush (an old toothbrush is perfect). I have mainly used it in a cafetiere and therefore the larger grind size has suited me well. It never gets too hot, even on the larger cup size settings and therefore flavour has always been consistently good.Static can be an issue if you want to use the grind immediately - just do it an hour before need, if possible. The grind size is easily adjustable, turning the hopper clockwise decreases the grind size and vice versa.Having seen some negative reviews here regarding the difficulty of putting the hopper back on after cleaning, I have a solution. Whilst cleaning, DO NOT rotate the hopper seating [black ring with two notches that click as you rotate it] clockwise (technically reducing the grind size), as this will prevent you from reassembling the burr ring back properly, causing it to sit too high, and therefore the hopper will not twist back into place as it should. The hopper seating should be in its primary position fully anti-clockwise, allowing the burr ring to slot in place and the hopper twists freely.Alas, it has finally ground to a halt (sorry!), and it no longer grinds without a tickle. I am therefore off to buy a replacement.
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