Espressione Professional Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: EspressioneBrand: Espressione
Model: MEC-5198
Color: Black/Silver
Product features:
- 150W conical grinding motor
- Commercial grade conical burrs, rotary selector with auto stop function, sturdy construction with slip resistant bottom and power cord wind feature
- 15 grind settings, transparent bean container with large 8-1/2 ounce capacity for whole bean coffee
- Anti-static transparent container holds 4 ounces of ground coffee
- Measures 6.3-inch by 5.9-inch by 10.9-inch, 1-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Espressione Professional Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Customer Review: Bad grinder for the money
Summary: 1 Stars
I never write reviews, but I thought I should for this to help keep people from buying a product they might not be happy with. I found many flaws with this grinder and was not at all satisfied. First, the description and instruction booklet aren't accurate. There are 15 grind settings, not 10 (but they aren't actually very different between grinds -- see below). The upper burr can be removed (with significant difficulty) and lower can't be removed. This makes brushing out and cleaning the deeper parts of the grinder fairly difficult. Also, the instruction booklet advises against filling the ground coffee container above the max fill line, but there IS no max line on the ground coffee container. In actual use, I was not at all satisfied with the quality of grind this grinder produced. I used this for french press coffee and the grinder doesn't grind coarse enough or consistently. There was a lot of dust and smaller bits so that when I would go to press my pot, the plunger would stop about halfway down and become too difficult to press. I also noticed that between the coarsest and finest grind settings, there is hardly any difference. I don't make Turkish coffee or espresso, but I tried grinding at many settings and the resulting ground coffee was only adequate for drip brewing. Fine grinding isn't too fine and coarse is definitely too fine. Finally, the ground coffee container IS NOT anti-static as advertised.
For the same price, you can find a similar burr grinder with a large bean hopper that produces a MUCH better grind in terms of consistency and dust. See the Bodum Bistro Burr grinder. This grinder's price is the same and it produces a wider variety of grind sizes and has a glass ground coffee container that greatly reduces static even in the driest of climates. The burr in this grinder is also much easier to remove and the lower parts are more accessible for cleaning with a brush. I replaced my Espressione with this one and I am quite satisfied.
To summarize, this grinder is practically worthless. If you want versatility and consistency in grinds or don't buy it. If you want a static free container, don't buy it either. Finally, if you want to be able to clean your grinder with ease, avoid this one. There are many others out there that are much higher quality for the same price.
Description of Espressione Professional Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Espressione's commercial quality grinder stands out from the rest with its powerful grinding conical mechanism and precision controlled engineering. Large 8.5 ounce hopper and 15 levels of grinding all provide convenience and versatility. Whether brewing coffee or making an espresso the grinder can complete the job fast. The finest setting is ideal for preparing Turkish coffee, which is a rare feature to find in a grinder. A built-in timer with quantity measure can make from 2 to 10 cups in a matter of seconds and will stop automatically when ready. Espressione Professional Conical Burr Coffee Grinder has an advanced conical burr design to reduce the amount of friction and heat thus preserving coffee flavor and aroma. The coffee container holds up to 4 ounces of grounds and remains sealed during grinding and is anti-static. Superior functions and smart design make Espressione Professional Conical Burr Coffee Grinder the ideal commercial quality grinder for your home and office.Grinders & Roasters
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