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Braun KMM 30 Electric Burr GrinderWith 14 grind settings and a precision milling system, this electric coffee mill grinds coffee beans to any fineness without overheating...
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With 14 grind settings and a precision milling system, this electric coffee mill grinds coffee beans to any fineness without overheating them and spoiling their full flavor and aroma. Two ranges of grind settings are marked: one for fine grinds suitable for espresso and Turkish-style coffee, and the other for coarser grinds suitable for drip machines, French presses, and percolators. Selecting a grind requires only a twist of the ring under the coffee-bean container, which holds 8 ounces of beans and can be removed for cleaning. The ground-coffee container is permanently attached for convenience and has a rounded bottom to facilitate scooping. There's a timer dial calibrated by the number of cups desired, so the grinder uses only the amount of beans immediately needed. A measuring spoon (for 1 cup coffee) is included. The mill has cord storage underneath and carries a one-year warranty against defects.
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Great for the money--and coffee
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Pros: It is reliable, consistent, convenient and not very expensive.
Cons: No longer available in black!
The Bottom Line:
Great machine--modest price for great coffee!
We have been using these grinders for 18 years, replacing them every 6-7 years (Only love is forever!). And I had used one for some years before we were married. They are excellent, reliable units, producing great coffee consistently. I have always used the finest grind setting in conjunction with Melitta-type filters (paper only!) and fresh-ground coffee beans which we buy in small quantities so it is always . . . fresh.
These have always been operated by a timer knob. I recall that they originally had a scale for the number of cups, but this was only approximate since everybody's idea of the right strength for a cup of coffee is different. More recently the scale is for second of operation. Once you figure out the right amount of grinding for the amount of coffee you want to make, you are set.
Since my wife uses only decaf, we have two different coffee makers (we will probably buy a "dual" machine when one of these burns out). Switching from one bean to the other is no problem with this grinder. If you use beans with flavors you must understand that some of the flavor will linger in the grinder for the next batch of coffee.
In use you will surely find some fine grounds on the countertop around the machine. We have never thought of this as a problem. Actually, everybody we know who has any other brand of grinder has pretty much the same experience. What can you do in the kitchen that does not require you to wipe the counter when you are through?
A couple of caveats: (1) After grinding your coffee you ought to clean out the orifice where the ground coffee passes into the clear plastic container or it will eventually clog up; (2) Due to static electricity you need to gently scrape the inside of the container to get all your ground coffee out (don't whack it with anything--it's only plastic!). The biggest caveat: This makes a great pot of coffee but you should NOT try to grind large quantities of coffee. The motor is not built for such heavy use and will burn out. I am speaking from experience! For large quantities you need a commercial grinder.
There may be even better grinders around for more money, but this one has kept us happy for many years.
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