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Unlike traditional coffee grinders, the Bodum Bistro conical burr grinder crushes beans rather than slicing them. This process preserves the beans’ intrinsic flavor and aroma, providing consistent results every time Read More
Also, when you're grinding on the coarse setting, does it also produce a lot of very, very fine grinds? Every electric grinder I have tried produces this powder like a bi-product. It can be separated from the grounds, if you're careful, but if you don't take it out it will go right through the filter and make something that looks like mud at the bottom of the cold brew jar.
Maybe I'm missing it, but how big is the hopper? Like, how much coffee will it hold? I like to make 2 quarts of cold brew concentrate at a time, so I'm grinding 4oz at a time.
Does anyone know if this gets coffee grounds all over your countertop? I see mixed reviews on that. The cheap Krups burr grinder I have magically throws grounds everywhere but the base of the little container with some static force that defies physics. It is truly a disaster.
"Unlike traditional coffee grinders, the Bodum Bistro conical burr grinder crushes beans rather than slicing them."
Really? I think burr grinders are the "traditional coffee grinders," and slicing mills the newfangled develpment. Peugeot was making them in the 19th century.
Would this be appropriate for grinding seeds that are softer than roasted coffee beans? For instance, flax and pumpkin seeds? Maybe even stone mill oatmeal. This would be dedicated for making protein smoothies with natural, raw ingredients.
RMStudiosI've owned this model for about 12 years...its a tank. I run rice through it to clean it...I expect it will grind anything. However, for constant use, I'd be careful with ingredients that are oily/gummy/pulpy/wet when ground, that will probably foul it. If you're making smoothies, let your blender do it/get a better blender. My Ninja will puree about anything no fuss.
I have been tempted to get a powered grinder, but my Hario hand powered machine does a great grind, cost $25, no static, ceramic burr. I don't think its possible for it to break. It takes me three or four minutes to grind enough for my morning pot, I do it while checking email.
Owned one since 2012 and used almost daily since then. Used for everything from espresso, Bialetti, mostly pour over with a Hario V60. Replaced the burr blade once in 7 years, made the world of a difference after a few years. Cleanup is an issue, static in the glass hopper, but I keep it all on a towel and change the towel once a week.
BradchuPut a drop of water in the beans before you grind and the static is gone. ;)
love my grinder and have been using it daily for 5 years with no issues!
If you get cooks illustrated, the review is here
https://www.cooksillustrated.com/equipment_reviews/1926-burr-grinders
If you don't (it's behind a paywall) this grinder is 'recommended with reservations'.
FWIW, it's rated to grind* as well as the recommended grinder (barazata encore), loses points on 'cleanup' and 'ease of use'.
*they evaluated 'grind' by how many larger particles were mixed into the finer grinds
Personally, I'm still happy with my Braun old skool flat plate grinder that's been in daily use for 25+ years. Maybe not fine enough for expresso but great for Bialetti 'express' pot, pour-over, aeropress, french press, vietnamese. I used to see 'em on ebay for 30-ish. If you see one of those, grab it.