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KitchenAid KCG200GC Classic-Series Model A-9 Burr Coffee Mill, Gloss Cinnamon
From KitchenAid

There's no better way to start the day than sipping richly aromatic and flavorful coffee brewed from freshly ground coffee beans. The KitchenAid Model A-9 Coffee Mill blends unmatched convenience and exceptional performance for great tasting coffee, morning after morning. Available in several designer colors, this durable grinder will add style and flair to any kitchen. Great gift idea for any coffee lover! Features Kitchenaid's 1 Year Hassle-Free Replacement Guarantee.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #456874 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Gloss Cinnamon
• Brand: KitchenAid
• Model: KCG200GC
• Released on: 2006-03-15
• Dimensions: 14.00" h x 5.00" w x 5.00" l,

Styled in 1938 by industrial designer Egmont Arens, this appliance is considered the first electric coffee grinder for in-home use. The unit features a powerful 200-watt motor and die-cast metal construction for durability. Its stainless-steel precision burr grinding mechanism offers 16 selectable grinds to accommodate every brewing process, including espresso, automatic drip, and French press. Its no-cling glass jar holds up to one pound of coffee beans and is designed with a twist-off sealed lid. Four rubber feet offer added stability. The coffee mill comes with a cleaning brush and a graduated, glass measuring cup. The easy-to-clean coffee mill measures 4-19/32 by 4-19/32 by 13-25/32 inches and carries a one-year hassle-free replacement warranty.

Looks old, works like new!
Got this grinder with some bonus points from one of my credit cards. Insofar as performance is concerned, this thing is great. I've ground several types of beans at several different grinds. Mostly, I've used it for espresso and Turkish blend. It performs masterfully.

You have to clean it as you would with any grinder if you use oily coffees. My machine broke after 6 months because of that. It broke a shear pin on the drive shaft...could have been a stone or something hard in the coffee, but I also never cleaned it. KitchenAid was AWESOME about replacing it.

MikeS
Have had this grinder for a year. The grind select does not work anymore. Oily beans get jammed. The machine makes a huge mess because it spits grinds all over the place. I have cleaned the machine and followed the manual's maintenance schedule. It just is not a very good machine!! Buy something else.

Love my grinder
I've owned this model grinder for 5 years,with no problems.My favorite,every day coffee is a 50/50 blend of 8 O'Clock 100% columbian beans,and 8 O'Clock Dark roast beans,I mix 2 bags well,store in a large ziplock,and fill the hopper when necessary.Today,my son used some beans he received as a gift,[not flavored,just a dark roast]and for the first time,my grinder got clogged.Hubby cleaned it out,and all is well,nothing broken.For a home grinder,this is just the best,and good looking too.Do you know this model is discontinued? I panicked,and bought one of the 6 cinnamon gloss grinders amazon had left [my current model is empire red,and there are none left]And the model that is replacing this one,is 200$ or more,and ugly as sin.For the money,this grinder is a hard worker and good looking.

   

Krups GX4100 Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder
From Krups

Krups GX4100 Coffee, herb and spice mill has a 3 ounce capacuty, stainless steel grindin chamber, sharp stainless steel blades for quick chopping. The pulse action control and safety locking ensures complete cotrol while grinding.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #30029 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Krups
• Model: GX4100
• Dimensions: 2.25 pounds

Krups GX4100 - Good for the Money
The Krups Coffee/Spice Mill is a good value for the money. I use it primarily for grinding toasted seeds for Indian dishes (cardomman pods, cloves, cumin seed, peppercorns, coriander seed, mustard seed, chiles etc.). I read the reviews on how the plastic lid will 'cloud' from certain spices (e.g., cloves) and that doesn't matter to me. This grinder isn't a piece of artwork - it's a cooking tool. Where I used to spend 20 minutes with a hand-operated mill, the Krups does the same thing in about 5 seconds. It cleans up easily - it's all self-contained and there aren't any burrs to clean out - it's totally blade-operated. In a perfect world, it would grind more precisely (fine to coarse) - but that would require burrs and the cleaning associated with them. So for me and my needs, it's a good value for the money. The time I saved with the first usage more than pays for the machine.

Quick, versatile, handsome, quiet, durable and easy to clean.
I have had mine since 1997 (or maybe 1996?), when it cost a hefty $50 or so. I used it almost every day for a long time, for coffee. I got lazy a couple years ago & started using already ground coffee, so it was relegated to a high cupboard.
It has resumed a prominent place in my kitchen, as I have discovered the joy of cooking fresh, organic food for my growing family. I now use it for nuts, seeds and grains! I was using other grinders, then got a clue, pulled this out and VOILA! I am SOO impressed with it's simple design, speed, durability, versatility AND it's not as noisy as other grinders/blenders (I do my best work late at night, after the bumpkin is asleep).
In my very practical, no-frills little kitchen, this is a handsome, functional product that I have enjoyed for many years, and it has proved itself to be a great purchase.

SPICE GRINDING
I purchased this grinder specifically for pepper grinding which requires fairly fine powder. This grinder works great for this and was exactly what I had wanted. I am sure coffee is good as well, but if looking for an electric spice grinder, this one is one of the best expecially for the money.

   

Toastmaster Coffee Grinder
From Toastmaster

Stainless steel blades. Easy access cord storage. Great for making flavored coffees. 2-ounce capactiy for 12 cups of coffee.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3276 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Toastmaster
• Model: 1119
• Dimensions: 1.80 pounds

Cheap but there are Better
I bought this product because it's the least expensive model sold here in Amazon. I figured how bad could a relatively simple device with a singular function be? While the unit does grind coffee, it is relatively loud, messy, and takes longer.

Noise: It's (relatively) loud. This isn't a big deal if you're just at home but I use this in an office setting and I don't want to attract too much attention. No model is whisper quiet but the motor and beans produce quite a cacophony.

Mess: The design of the top fitting into the base isn't thought out. The plastic safety top fits around the base instead of going into it. As a result, there's some slight spillage of grounds when you take the top off. In addition, you'll be hard pressed if you want to pour the grounds into the top after grinding and then measure the grounds from there because there's a indentation in the top that prevents easy scooping, thereby producing more mess.

Grind quality: There is something is the blade design (I think because the blades sit a little higher from the bottom of the container) that prevents it from producing a fine grind no matter how long you hold the button.

The better models are those from Krups and Black & Decker. They are about $5 more but are worth it in terms of the above considerations.

Should be priced higher
Considering the low price, I was kind of scared of whether or not it would be able to grind my beans fine enough for my espresso maker. I am a struggling college student, so a more expensive machine was not an option. When I got home, it was too late for a late so as I was checking my email on one browser I was looking at online reviews on another. I looked at reviews for more expensive machines where people complained that it couldn't grind fine enough, so if those pricier ones couldn't do it, nor could mine I thought. Wrong! It can and I am very happy with my purchase.

Great Coffee Grinder
I have used this coffee grinder for several years. My spouse has purchased expensive grinders only to return them because they do not work as well as this one. When it plays out, we will purchase another one juse like it.

   

Braun KSM2-WH Aromatic Coffee Grinder, White
From Braun

Once you've ground your own carefully chosen, aromatic coffee beans immediately prior to brewing, it isn't likely you'll willingly return to the bland, dreary workaday world of pre-ground coffee. The Braun KSM2 Coffee Grinder makes this new level of gourmet pleasure possible simply, reliably and with complete safety. 150 watt motor Graduated measuring scale Convenient cord storage Also great for finely chopping nuts Color - WHITE

• Amazon Sales Rank: #96731 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: White
• Brand: Braun
• Model: KSM2-WH
• Dimensions: 4.10" h x 4.20" w x 8.30" l, 1.50 pounds

Large enough to grind up to 2-1/2 ounces of coffee beans (enough for 12 cups), this powerful grinder ensures that freshly ground coffee is quickly available, even for big coffeemakers in the office. The details are what make this grinder exceptional: The lid is transparent for monitoring the grind, and has two down-pointing ribs to guide beans toward the blades for even grinding. The design of the stainless-steel blades, combined with the 150-watt motor, means beans can be ground quickly without overheating and spoiling the coffee's taste. For safety, the grinder will not work unless the lid is securely in place and locked down. Finally, the power cord wraps around the grinder's bottom for neat storage. Clad in gleaming white, the grinder carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Efficient operation and excellent value
My unit has been smoothly grinding coffee beans for over a year, and shows no signs of slowing down. If I had to replace this grinder tomorrow, I wouldn't hesitate to buy the same model again.

Yes, it is loud while it's grinding but the noise never lasts more than about 10 seconds. Often I just pulse it a few times for 2-3 seconds each. It's the smell of fresh coffee, not the sound of the grinder that gets our family out of bed in the morning.

After a year I'm happy to report that the motor isn't evidencing any signs of fatigue, nor do the blades seem to be dulling. I'm not too hard on it though -- it's used less than half a minute every day. It never grinds anything harder than frozen coffee beans. And I never use anything wet or damp to clean the inside. After tapping out all of the freshly ground coffee, I wipe out any residual "coffee dust" with a dry paper towel.

I feel that it's a very efficient coffee grinder, and an excellent value for the price.


UPDATE: It's now March 2009, almost seven years after I wrote the above review. I'm still using the same coffee grinder every morning (and twice on Saturdays). It's held up fine and shows no signs of slowing down. The reliability has been excellent!

Except for the cheap feel it is perfect!
It is hard to find a grinder with all of the features you like in one machine. I have owned several Krups, but now the plastic cup on top is too shallow and if you grind a full amount you can't invert the ground coffee into the clear cup. Some have very inconvenient cord storage...often fraying dangerously at the point where they bend upon attaching to the grinder. I have tried the Melitta Burr grinder...the static electricity (a major consideration) made a mess every time I used it...gave it away. The top feels cheap on this Braun and it is noisy, but it does have all the features I need in one grinder and is an excellent bargain.

Grinds? Check. Makes lots of noise? Check.
It's simple. It's small. It can grind enough coffee for a large home pot.

I don't use it very often, but that's because I don't really make coffee that often. It gets the job done, and does it fairly quickly and painlessly.

It's a bit noisy, but I think that's to be expected. After all, you're grinding coffee beans.

I've strictly used this for coffee, not spices. I imagine it would do a fine job on spices as well, but given the smaller size of most spices, you should read a different review where someone has used it for that. However, if you do plan on grinding spices, buy 2. One for spices, one for coffee.

The grinder is a little difficult to clean. It's not submersible, and the blade isn't removable. The top/lid is easy enough to clean (as it is submersible), but for the unit, I shake/tap it out onto a paper towel, and then use a new, damp paper towel to clean it out, and then dry it.

The "not easy, though not quite difficult," clean-up is what makes this 4 out of 5 stars, instead of 5/5.

   

Capresso 557.01 Burr Grinder, Black
From Capresso

The Capresso Black Burr Grinder is the latest creation in Capresso's line of burr grinders. The grinder features an innovative vertical design which ensures that no ground coffee remains inside the grinder after use and minimizes static. It features an insulated grinder lid that makes it the lowest noise grinder in its class.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #173855 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Capresso
• Model: 557.01
• Dimensions: 10.75" h x 5.50" w x 7.50" l,

Eh...
I've had this product for several months now. I'm actually rather disappointed. It has 17 grind selections, but we find we can only use the highest number or else the chute clogs with dust after just one or two grinds. I've been happy with that grind setting when using my French Press, but less than impressed when using it in my drip machine. There's also a static issue that drives me up the wall, making a mess every time we remove the cup to dump the grounds into the basket.

All in all, had I known these things before purchasing it... we wouldn't have spent our money. We could have stuck with a blade grinder and gotten the same quality with a lot less mess.

Inexpensive burr grinder...
A big step up over a blade grinder -- this grinder is convenient and clean. The hopper (not quite air tight, but close enough) holds several pots of beans, and the automatic grinding (the user sets the coarseness of the grind and the amount of time the grinder runs) is very convenient. My coffee does taste better, too.

The grind isn't perfect, but this is an inexpensive grinder...for use in expensive espresso pots, best to buy a higher quality grinder. I use the coarsest grind and still get some fine dust in there, but not nearly as much as with the blade grinder. The majority of the grinds are approximately the same size.

As for the "mess" - the plastic container for the grinds does have static problems. The only way to avoid this is to buy a more expensive grinder that has a glass container, afaik. I don't have a problem with it - the lid keeps the grinds in the container when removing it (unlike the blade grinder!), and I tap the side of the container to pop off the fine stuff so it can go into the pot. The container is easily rinsed if it accumulates too much dust. Cleaning the grinder is a little messier, but that doesn't need to be done often (I've had the grinder for a couple months and only cleaned it once - and it didn't really need it).

Good inexpensive grinder - you get what you pay for, frankly.

Great value for the price!!
This product replaced an Italian grinder which lasted only a few months. I have been using this product for a few weeks. I can't comment yet on reliability, but I am quite pleased with this unit so far. While made of plastic, this unit feels very solidly built. It has a small footprint, especially great if you are short on counter space. Of course, no grinder is silent. But my previous unit left my ears ringing after grinding, and it awakened my upstairs neighbors every time! This unit is very quiet by comparison. My favorite feature is the design of the cup into which the ground coffee is dispensed. A couple of taps on the side minimizes the static cling. The cup itself is smaller than the filter for my coffeemaker. So I can place it upside down over the filter basket, tap it, and most all the grounds are released directly into the filter. No mess on the counter!! Very cool!! I primarily use this product for drip coffee. But I have made espresso, as well, and the grind was just right. Highly recommended!