User Review
Review Submitted by
timothy summerfield on 09/14/2008
| User Ratings Out of 5 |
| Overall Rating: |
4 |
| Ease of Use: |
4 |
| Grinding Quality: |
5 |
| Construction: |
4 |
| Price Value: |
4 |
| Instructions: |
5 |
| Average |
4.3 |
Review
I've read that a common problem with flat burr grinders is that not all the grounds exit the chute. This grinder retains so much in the chute, it is the primary reason I sold it on e-bay and will get a Rancilio Rocky. I grind just one cup at a time by hand grinding(thermo-blok, with pressurized portafilter type espresso machine) frequently but just for me. Sometimes I grind for a small Vacuum brewer. Cleaning-up the Kitchen-Aid grinder afterwards is a pain. The Rancilio Rocky (I've read) has a minimal amount of cleaning, especially the chute. It is twice as expensive but half the size and more user friendly.
The complaint about the Kitchen-Aid's flimsy glass grind catcher is accurate but the way the grounds drop from the front allows the use of any wide receiver. I use a glass 1-cup measuring cup and put the flimsy one away. Now I need $369 for the doserless Rocky from Italy.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
Less than 1 month
What's Best About this Product?
It grinds a lot of coffee quickly and it is beautiful.
Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:
Use a glass measuring cup to catch the grounds.
My Experience With Using This Product:
Beginner
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
I roast at home with beans from Sweet Marias.
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
The chute problem, but I do not see how it could be done.
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