The price for this grinder is a perfect representation of the product. It's not too expensive, but substantial enough to be taken seriously.
Conical burr grinders, as opposed to flat burrs (or god forbid, blade choppers), are the best kind of coffee grinders you can buy. In theory, this grinder is a headliner for what professional grade should be. Given the price, it is exactly as advertised but for better or worse, it's exactly what you paid for.
My setup:
I am a trained barista and I have several brewing methods in my kitchen. I have a beautiful Grosche french press, a Melitta #2 pour-over, and a Bonavita BV1900TS automatic brewer. No kidding, I take my coffee seriously. Unfortunately I do not have an espresso machine so I can't speak about the performance for grind sizes below #7 on the grinder.
1. Grind
The most important performance aspect of any grinder is obviously the grind. You would want something that grinds evenly and accurate to the setting. For the most part, this grinder performs admirably. Every single grind settings between #7 to #18 (coarsest on this machine) really make a huge impact on the flavor of the cup. Using a Melitta pour over, a #7, #8, or #9 taste vastly different across multiple iterations. #7 produces acup that is syrupy and bitter while #9 pours a weak watery mild cup of coffee. At #8, the coffee shines with no bitterness and rich full flavors. Obviously, different brewing methods and even different types of coffee will have its own perfect grind, you can find the flavor you are looking for on this machine with few sacrifices.
The evenness of the grind achieved for this machine performs beyond any consumer flat burr or blade chopper can ever hope for. That being said, you will still find some coarse pieces and fine powder within a grind. Fortunately, the outliers are few enough in amount that it won't adversely affect the flavor beyond reasonable tolerance. For better performance you would have to spend at least twice this much for a professional brand grinder.
2. Aesthetics
I ordered this grinder without ever seeing it in person and I don't regret it one bit. This machine stands just a few inches short of my Bonavita and looks commanding without overbearing. The sides are made of real metal, not metal painted plastic so you can really feel the quality on this machine. Incidentally, it matches the finish on my Bonavita perfectly and they look like a set if weren't for the brand logo. There is a decent heft to the machine so you won't have to worry about accidentally knocking the machines off the counter. Unfortunately, the LCD screen is brightly lit with blue backlit that cannot be turned off without cutting off the power, but I have the grinder, along with my other kitchen appliances plugged into a powerstrip with its own switch. No harm done.
3. Features
There are 18 grind settings on this machines, grind from espresso to coarse. I can't test anything finer than #7 because I don't have an espresso machine but the coarse setting can withstand the immersion of my french press and cold brew coffee. There are no fine particulates that stuck to the filter on my french press and very little sludge in the cup.
The grounds holder, unfortunately, is made of smooth clear plastic, which means one thing: static. There is quite a bit of static when using this grinder that will make grounds get sticky in the walls of the container and the sprout. With some careful tapping and patience, you can tame the static but not eliminating it. For what's it worth, it's not enough of a downside to dismiss this grinder but it is something you'll have to deal with.
4. Clean up
Clean up is fairly easy with a removable bean hopper, burrs and grounds container. Those are usually hand-washed and the burr set just needs a bit of dusting with the included scoop and brush combo. The hard part comes with grinder itself and the sprout which can be difficult to clean. With some wiggling and patience you can thoroughly clean the grinder in 5 minutes or less. It is something you have to maintain when owning any grinder so I'm grateful it's not any harder than it needs to be.
Overall, I am very happy for the performance relative to the price. I know there are better grinders and cheaper grinders, but for making a great cup of coffee at home, you can't go wrong with this grinder. I highly recommend it.
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Cuisinart CBM-18N Programmable Conical Burr Mill
The elegant brushed stainless steel Cuisinart Programmable Conical Burr Mill produces perfect results every time for all your coffee needs with 18 settings, from extra coarse for your French Press to extra fine for rich espresso. The conical burr grinder produces a uniform grind without sacrificing the natural oils of your coffee beans for rich, flavorful results. With an easy-to-read LCD display showing the time, fineness, and number of cups, coffee is easy and fresher.
- 18 grind options from ultra-fine for espresso to extra-coarse for French press
- Removable 8oz bean hopper holds up to a half-pound of beans
- Cup selector – from 1-14 cups
- Countdown timer with automatic shutoff
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- Heavy-duty motor
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Works really well and looks nice on counter.
After reading countless reviews from customers and other sources over 2 weeks I finally decided to get this one. We usually drink preground coffee but have liked grinding our own beans the past year and half. We were just using a blade food processor on our kona blend and although it tasted fine, the first time after using this slower conical grind I really thought the flavor of the coffee popped a lot more. And I was skeptical not expecting much of a change but was pleasantly surprised.It is quite easy to use, turn the base to select the grind and choose how many cups on digital display, press start and it times out for what you need. 12 seemed a little strong for our drip coffee maker and 10 seemed more to everyones liking, it will depend on the kind of beans you are using. As far as static in the receptacle bin, yes there is some but if you tap it as other have suggested before pulling it out it does seem to help and the humidity in our house is at about 35%. I found pouring it into the coffee filter then placing it in the coffee maker works best. If you have a plastic coffee maker it may be the difference in static charge between grinder and coffee maker that causes grounds to go all over, as we had that happen to us the first time so this is my solution! For noise it is ok, makes more noise than I like I would guess in 80db range which is loud and I have some hearing loss and tinnitus so try to avoid exposure to loud sounds. They could make quieter but for 25 seconds of use it is bearable.
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