17 position burr grinder
Electronic timer
1/2-pound bean container with automatic bean sensor
Auto Safety Shut-off
Removable burr for easy cleaning
The Burr Grinding Wheels of the Capresso Coffee Burr Grinder deliver consistent, uniform grinding. 17 position grind selector delivers the right fineness for all kinds of Espresso Machines, Drip Coffee Makers, French Press and Percolators. Burr Grinding Wheel is removable for easy cleaning. Bean container with lid holds 1/2-pound beans and features Automatic Bean Sensor. An Electronic Timer lets you grind for 2 to 12 cups. Unit has Auto Safety Shut-Off. Ground Coffee Container with lid can be used to store ground coffee.
This review is from: Capresso Coffee Burr GrinderI just bought this grinder as a Christmas present for my wife. It grinds quickly and well and is fairly quiet - much better than our old blade grinder. The ability to store whole beans in the top dispenser and to store ground coffee in bottom dispenser in the refrigerator is also handy. From what I have considered, it seems to be one of best lower cost burr grinders available.But as to the "mystery" in my title, actually there are two mysteries: 1) Sometimes when your look for burr grinders on Amazon, this model does not show up. Not sure why, but it might have something to do with the fact that it does not ship directly from Amazon. The supplier names have also changed within the past 2 weeks.2) It is not listed as a model on the Capresso web site. I tried to register it on the site but cannot, since it is not in their drop-down list of products. In fact, the Capresso web site has no mention of this model (or anything looking like it) in their catalog of grinders, registration page, downloadable instruction manuals, or replacement parts page. Update: the Capresso company e-mailed me that they make this particular model only for Costco, though apparently others get them to resell on Amazon. That still does not seem like a good excuse for Capresso not listing this model on their web site.The grinder generally works quite well (grinds evenly and as finely as one might want), though the whole beans sometimes get jammed in the top of the grinder. It's easy to clear, but then throws off the measurement of how many cups-worth of beans you wanted to grind. It seems to help if the beans are dried out a bit first, rather than dumped right into the grinder from the freezer when still moist....
This review is from: Capresso Coffee Burr GrinderI love coffee, and it's kind of a hobby for me. I roast my own beans, and have collected a respectable amount of knowledge about how to make a barista-quality cup at home. I've owned a Capresso Infinity 560 for five years, and I purchased this particular model for a gift exchange. It seemed like a perfect fit: an excellent price for a burr grinder, within the price range of our gift exchange, and it's a brand I am familiar and happy with. This model, though, is not nearly as good as the 560, in my opinion, because of the quality of the grind. It grinds much more evenly than a blade, to be sure, but it creates a lot of "dust" as well. If you really want to get a quality grinder for a great price, I'd recommend the 560 instead. It's usually around $80, but it's well worth the extra money over the lifespan of the product. That being said, if you simply cannot afford that extra money and must choose between this and a blade grinder, this one is clearly the better choice....
This review is from: Capresso Coffee Burr GrinderApparently this model is made exclusively for COSTCO, and they were selling it for $30+tax. Found this randomly on the shelf @ my local COSTCO - looks like they sell out really fast as soon as they get them in. 9 settings, and setting 9, which should be really course grind is barely course enough for paper filter. i assume that this is not the best grinder if you want a course grind for your French Press, but will be fine for a paper filter, or espresso machine. i do notice lots of "dust" but that's common, to some degree, with really expensive grinders as well. static is NOT a problem. just tap the plastic container a little bit, and wait a few seconds before taking the container with the ground coffee out.what it comes down to is that, if you're lucky enough to pick up one of these at COSTCO, you'll get a decent burr grinder for a great price, and it will allow you to grind your beans fresh. don't put your coffee (grinds or beans) in a fridge or freezer if you care about your coffee, taste, quality, etc....
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