Capresso 553.01 Burr Coffee Grinder with Automatic Shutoff, Black
From Capresso
- Amazon Sales Rank: #231637 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Color: Black
- Brand: Capresso
- Model: 553.01
- Dimensions: 7.10" h x 7.60" w x 8.40" l, 3.50 pounds
By pulverizing beans with a burr instead of chopping them with a blade, this 100-watt coffee grinder maximizes flavor and aroma and minimizes the loss of delicate oils to heat. Beans are ground more uniformly and with less "dust" (which causes over-extraction and bitterness during coffee brewing). Equipped with an electronic sensor that automatically shuts off the grinder when grinding is completed, this shapely appliance has a 17-position grind selector to ensure the proper grind for any type of brewing method, from espresso to French press. The selector also permits adjustments for such variables as humidity and personal taste. Bean capacity ranges from enough for two cups of coffee to enough for 16. Both the bean holder and the ground-coffee container are transparent, and the latter is designed for spill-free pouring. The grinding burr removes for cleaning. (Cleaning brush and bean measuring scoop included.) The grinder measures 8-1/2 inches high, 6 inches wide, and 6-3/4 inches deep and carries a one- year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
Capresso Burr Coffee Grinder - Model 553
We are your basic home users and brew between 5-8 pots of coffee a week... We've only had the grinder for a short period of time, but expect that we'll continue to be as pleased as we currently are with the product.
It would seem to me that most of the static electricity complaints we read about might stem from users that are trying to grind all their coffee beans in one sitting. I put a clean, white paper towel under the unit initially for the 5 "warm up" grinds I did (with 3 scoops of beans, only, at a time) and I barely got anything flying out and landing on the paper. That continues to be the case during regular use.
Considering how messy we found using our old blade grinder, this was treat. Also, it only takes a couple of seconds to wipe the unit down with a sponge, so we probably won't get the typical mess on our countertop as I have read in many of the lower price burr grinder reviews.
If you are looking for a decent basic burr grinder, don't be afraid to try this one.
Very nice but...
We recently upgraded to this burr grinder after years of using a blade type grinder. The quality of our coffee improved dramatically. More flavor, more aroma. The grinder does a great job. My only complaint is that the opening at the top of the receptacle that holds the ground coffee is long and narrow making it very difficult to get the grounds into the coffee maker without spilling grounds all over.
Messy, but the quality of the grind makes it worth the hassle.
Coffee Lover to the Core
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I have fallen in love with this grinder already. I debated between the grind and brew coffee makers or just getting a new grinder. I didn't get the grind and brew machines because I heard that cleaning them are a nightmare. This awesome grinder is so easy to clean and easy to use.
CONS
1. If only it could magically clean itself.
Pros
1. You can decide on how course or fine you want to grind your beans.
2. Grinds for the appropriate cups of coffee you will be making. I love just grinding enough beans for 4 cups (my after dinner coffee) or if I have company coming over I can just select the 12 cup setting.
3. It is portable. I can take it to work with me. It makes everyone happy at work because I of the nice aroma from the coffee being ground and brewed.
4. Heck of alot easier to clean then my Braun grinder I purchaed like 10 years ago.
5. Helps make the best coffee when you have a ten year old coffee maker (originally purchased from a Thrift Store)and my coffee now taste very comparable to Peaberry's Coffee. WONDERFUL!!!!
