Product Description
This Capresso coffee grinder is made for coffee lovers ready to go to the next step of elevating the pleasure of coffee. The best coffee comes from coffee beans you grind yourself. Freshly ground, the beans maintain the oils and flavonoids that contribute to the exquisite, complex flavor and aroma of a superb cup of coffee. When it comes to grinding coffee for pleasure, the burr grinder is the way to go. It delivers a more precise grind than the less expensive blade grinders. Conical Burr Grinders preserve the most aroma and can grind very fine and very consistent. The intricate design of the steel burrs allow a high gear reduction to slow down the grinding speed. The slower the speed the less heat is imparted to the ground coffee thus preserving maximum amount of aroma. Because of the wide range of grind settings these grinders are ideal for all kinds of coffee equipment, Espresso, Drip, Percolators, French Press. The better Conical Burr Grinders can also grind extra fine for the preparation of Turkish coffee. Grinding speed is generally below 500 rpm.
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My wife bought it for me at Costco. I wanted a burr grinder because she has a Cuisinart blade grinder that doesn’t grind finely enough for my espresso. Thoughtful of her, but I decided to do some research before opening the box. Some of the negative reviews on Amazon concerned me, so I carefully read the instructions before first use.
I made sure both lids were secured, and depressed the ON button for two seconds. It’s relatively quiet, and automatically stops when the grinding is complete. The grounds were too coarse at the suggested setting, so I adjusted the dial until I was satisfied. It took about three attempts. The grinds now come out perfect every time.
The reviews about messiness caused by static electricity build up were also a concern. Since we live in a dry climate, static electricity can be a major issue. I simply tap the container a couple of times before opening it up, and have no problems. Clean up is a breeze. I just rinse out the removable container after use.
All in all I’m delighted with it. Just read and follow the instructions, and I’m confident you’ll be pleased too.
most recent blog entriesFirstly, for the money, this is a great little grinder! I got mine at Costco and it works fine. It is very similar to a Breville one that we had overseas last year. The center part is removable for easy cleaning. Also, the unit is relatively quiet compared to some other grinders we have owned. The wide hopper is easy to fill without making a mess – the lid lifts off easily. The only real problem we have had with it, is if you set the grind TOO fine – i.e. on maximum fine grind, it is prone to clogging up in the output chute and the beans may have trouble dropping down as they should from the hopper. Setting it at a more medium grind, I don’t have this problem. The unit is supplied though, with a little brush to make cleaning the chute easier if you do have this problem.
I have not had any problem with grounds coming out between the cup and the grinder, this might be a problem if the cup was not properly clicked into place or the person didn’t have the lid on the cup during grinding.
As for having to hold down the button. What I found is that, if you press the start button quickly, it won’t hold. If I hold it for 2 seconds and then release, it keeps on going until it cuts off when it has ground the amount of cups you have set it for. Again, for the price, it’s a minor quirk I can live with.
most recent blog entriesBought for $29.99 at Costco and it performs better than I expected. Setting 9 is nice and coarse, and setting 1 is so fine that I may just skip the espresso machine and snort it. On setting 1 there is maybe 1/4 teaspoon sitting in the chute, who cares I’m saving at least $70 over the “quality” ones. The Kitchen Aid costs over $160. I’m more than happy to brush out that little bit of dust if I cared. The reviewers who make a big deal out if it probably use premium gas in their cars and swear they can tell the difference. Those who know better, know better.
I purchased a Black&Decker CBM220 at Walmart for $29.99, (see my review) and the difference between the two was tremendous. I had the Black&Decker out of the box for less than 15 minutes when I decided it was going back. The Capresso is a keeper.
The on/off button works fine. Just press it for two seconds and it engages automatic mode.
No regrets.
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