Bamix Processor Accessory Review

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(More customer reviews)Well worth the $25 or so it cost. Makes quick work of grinding spices or breadcrumbs, or mincing small quantities of onions, garlic and ginger.

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Wet/Dry processor,Bamix Wet/Dry Mill,Grinds: Spices, coffee, chocolate etc.Minces: Garlic, onion, herbs etc.Mixes: Peanut butter, toppings, baby food etc.

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New Big Hopper Cast Iron Corn Grinder Wheat Grain Nut Grinder Review

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(More customer reviews)The product is very poor quality. Not at all "Premium Quality" as said in the product description. It is bad in appearence, quality of production and work. It is a shame to sell such products for any respectable seller.
You can't really adjust type of griding, doesn't matter how tighten the screw - result is practically the same.
You won't get flour or fine grade with this grinder. Although it's not promised. Just to let you know, as we assumed it does.

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You are viewingBrand New Big Heavy Duty Hopper Cast Iron Grinder. This will grind Corn, Wheat, Coffee beans, Nuts, peppers and much more. Easy to install, simply clamp it to any table or counter top.

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Table mount brackets included
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Flax Seed Kit Grinding Kit - Organic Flax, Grinder, More Review

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(More customer reviews)You can find a good coffee grinder on Amazon for
less than $25 and a pound of flax seed should never
cost more than $2. So this is a very expensive
way to add flax to your diet. As to the book, I find
myself leery of works with tites like:"...A True Aid."
Flax seeds are a pretty good addition to a diet. They have
a wonderfully nutty taste that adds character to baked goods
and hot cereal. They are very high in soluble fibre and can
be toasted in a skillet or incorporated in the crust of breads.
There are a few things you should know before buying this
product however:
* again, this price is quite high. A pound of organic flax seed at
your local store should cost less than $2 and you can find a
good grinder for $25.
* flax seed meal goes rancid easily. you can tell if rancidity
has set in by a slightly bitter taste to the meal. The best
way to incorporate flax in your diet is to buy fresh whole
seeds from a source that turns them over frequently and grind
them yourself.(a small electric coffee grinder that you can buy
on Amazon will do the trick.) Flax seed oil is even more
perishable.
* the fatty acids in flax are no substitute for the EFA's in
fish or fish oil. The ratio of 3's to 6's is way too low and
research has established that most of us do not convert one to
the other.
* when you first start to add flax to your diet, be sure to
drink a lot of water.
--Lynn Hoffman, author of THE NEW SHORT COURSE IN WINE and
the forthcoming novel bang BANG from Kunati Books.ISBN
9781601640005

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Meat Grinder (Silver) (7 1/8" x 4 1/2" x 11 1/2") Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this chopper in a local cooking store. My mother in law has an older universal meat chopper. Hers was a dream to use. I was very excited to get one. However this product was made in china and is clearly not of the same quality. It bound up very quickly when use and sort of mushed the meat rather than chopping it. I hope I will be able to return this clearly inferior product for a full refund.


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This meat grinder is perfect for all types of meat or fish, also ideal for making sausage.The Universal Meat Chopper, cuts meats and does not smash them; allowing 100% of the meat's natural juices and flavors to be retained for maximum flavor.The durable cast iron is dependable, with a sanitary rust resistant finish that is easy to clean and dishwasher safe.A sturdy clamp base securely attaches the chopper to the counter, with a rubber counter protector for easy mounting.A self-sharpening blade sharpens itself each time the grinder is used.#103461 grinds 2 lbs. of meat per minute.#103469 grinds 3 lbs of meat per minute. This is a perfectly self-contained grinder - no more fumbling in the cabinets for attachments you only need once in a blue moon. This grinder does one thing -- grinds meat - and it's the best!.

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Bosch Universal Plus Meat Grinder Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had a meat grinder for my Bosch mixer for more than 20 years and use it though out the year. My husband hunts, so we cut up meat most every fall and the meat grinder really makes hamburger fast. I use a cheap beef roast to grind with the venison or elk and make 20-50 pounds of burger to freeze. The grinder is worth its weight in gold to me, we would not make burger without it (I used a hand grinder before purchasing the Bosch). Watch the disks as they will rust if not washed and dried and be sure to wash every nook and cranny as they will collect meat. I also, have the sausage stuffer, its tricky to use, but its fun to eat your own sausages. My grinder cost less than this, but if you are serious about grinder your own burger and sausage, you should consider this meat grinder.

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MUZ6FW4 -Fits on Universal Kitchen Machine -Comes with a 4.5 mm disk for general use. -Weight: 4 lbs This easy to use meat grinder attachment fits Fits on the Universal Kitchen Machine. Grind and mince various types of meats quickly and efficiently. Comes with a 4.5 mm disk for general use.

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Butterfly Polycarbonate 2-Piece Herb Grinder, 1.5", Assorted Colors Review

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(More customer reviews)Yes, its a cheap grinder, and it works pretty well for the price. If you plan on using it daily I'd spend a little more and get one with a catch.

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"Single Serving" polycarbonate (Lexan plastic) herb grinder for quick grinding of herbs, nuts, teas, and home remedies. 1-1/2 inch inch diameter grinding chamber.

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Chef'n Pepper Ball, Clear Review

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(More customer reviews)It may be good for people with weak hands...as long as they don't really want a lot of pepper. I found the amount of pepper ground per squeeze minimal. My hand gets tired before I get an amount ground equivalent to two twists on a $2.59 self-contained pepper with disposable mill from the condiments section of any grocery store. Half of the pepper stays in the ball to fill the grinder teeth and further reduce the output.
Although advertised as a one hand pepper mill, it is best used as a two handed device. The squeezing action tends to broadcast the ground pepper over a wide area. If you wish to concentrate in a bowl or on a food item, one hand has to steady it over your target.
Refill is a challenge and equivalent time is spent picking up pepper corns that bounce off the small, almost perfectly hidden fill slot.
Again style overrides functionality.


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KitchenAid GMA Grain Mill Attachment for Stand Mixers Review

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(More customer reviews)This attachment reveals a design flaw in the Kitchenaid Mixer design. Inside every Kitchenaid Mixer you have a transmission/gearbox that drive both the mixer and the accessory drive shaft. This gearbox has a PLASTIC cover that holds all the gears in place.
The grain mill attachment places the *most* stress on your kitchenaid, more than any other attachment you can buy. What happens is when you're grinding wheat, it heats up that gearbox and the plastic cover starts to flex, and if you run it more than 10 minutes it'll heat up enough to break the plastic.
I bought this attachement for my wife for Christmas 2004. It broke the transmission and stripped the gears on the mixer in January. We removed the cover and saw the cracked plastic. Kitchenaid promptly sent a replacement mixer even though ours was "out of warranty". This tells me that they KNOW about their design flaw.
We got our shiny new Kitchenaid Mixer the next week. My wife took it out of the box, attached the grain mill and started it grinding flour. Within 10 minutes the plastic cover failed on the new one. Kitchenaid sent out a new one, again. We're now on our third mixer and we're looking to get a refund from Kitchenaid for the Grain Mill so we can go out and buy a real wheat grinder.
It's really sad. All Kitchenaid needs to do is put a metal gearbox cover on the transmission and you could grind wheat into flour non-stop. I can't believe that they're willing to stake their good name on a plastic part!

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Get the most fiber and protein for your homemade multi-grain and wheat breads, cereals or tortillas. Grind your own using this Grain Mill attachment with your KitchenAid stand mixer. Use with low-moisture grains, such as wheat, corn, rice and select the desired consistency - fine to coarse. Stainless steel attachment safely secures to front of mixer and detaches easily for convenient storage. Refrigerate ground grains for lasting freshness.

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Baratza G 285 Maestro Conical Burr Grinder Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned this grinder for a year. I needed a cheap burr grinder with a good reputation, capable of properly grinding beans for espresso (a difficult task). At $99, the Maestro was the best choice to accompany my Starbucks Barista (manufactured by Saeco), bought locally through craigslist. I'm not crazy about the pressurized portafilter (nor are most espresso drinkers) but this is best I can do until I get out of grad school and can afford the Silvia.
Procedure: I buy freshly roasted beans, grind them with the finest grind, preheat the portafilter, and tamp with an aftermarket aluminum tamper.
The result: weak espresso that runs fast and lacks flavor and crema. In one year I have never pulled a good shot--just mediocre shots that are better in mixed than straight--and I can still taste the poor quality when mixed.
To investigate, I broke one major rule and ground the beans ahead of time with Whole Food's commercial grinder in the store (ideally, you grind seconds before brewing--I brewed the next day). Next day, same routine. Results: delicious, near perfect shots, worth sipping and savoring. Dark red crema, slow pulls, complex flavor. I never pulled a shot like this before.
Conclusion: I'll be grinding my beans in the store from now on. It wasn't the machine, it was the grinder. So don't buy the Maestro if you want good espresso, it WILL NOT do the job. ("minor" side note: for those interested in good drip and french press coffee, the Maestro is a great choice).
To quote coffeegeek.com: "I can make a better shot of espresso with a $200 espresso machine and a $400 grinder than I can with a $2,000 espresso machine and no grinder (or a blade grinder)... and it's absolutely true."

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The Maestro Conical Burr Grinder is one of the most eye pleasing grinders on the market, but the beauty isn't skin deep. Inside is the heart of a great grinder that can grind coffee beans for any coffee brewer, whether it is an espresso machine, drip coffee maker, or French press coffee maker. The Maestro is designed and assembled in the USA with lots of innovative features built in including a list of unique features requested by some of America 's most respected coffee experts.Some of the most requested features include: smooth, quiet operation, (from enhanced motor noise isolation); conical (coned shaped) Swiss made cutting burrs that give a fine grind critical for perfect espresso extraction and more than a 50% greater grinding adjustment compared to other grinders in its class. You can adjust the grind range from a fine setting for a Turkish grind and espresso, up to a nice, even, coarser grind for a French press.

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Nesco BG-88 Professional 12-Cup Burr Grinder with 17 Grind Settings Review

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(More customer reviews)The only reason I gave this product four instead of five stars is that it's a bit difficult to get a good grip on the grounds holder to remove it from the machine. Otherwise, it's an excellent product for preparing fresh-ground coffee every morning. I've come home on several occasions to find the wonderful smell of coffee still hanging around the apartment. It's also not very loud. I have two birds who freak out at practically every sudden noise, and this machine hardly disturbed them. It was quieter than my blender and is relatively easy to clean with a pastry brush, and some all-plastic parts (the hopper lid and the grounds holder) can be completely removed and washed.

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More than just sleek, modern, good looks, this electric coffee grinder produces the precise amount of freshly ground coffee needed for each brew, helping to ensure the most flavorful cup of coffee. The unit's large 8-4/5-ounce bean hopper comes with a safety lid, and its adjustable timer with automatic shut-off can be set to grind from 2 to 12 cups at a time. Furthermore, its burr grinding plates grind the beans into a uniform size using minimal friction, which protects delicious oils for maximum flavor and aroma. Choose from 17 grind settings for brewing anything from espresso drinks to drip coffee or French press. Individual measurement markings for 2 to 12 cups of "fine" or "course" come labeled on the front of the unit, making it easy to see the amount available. Other highlights include a transparent hopper and bin; a slip-resistant, vibration-free base for secure placement on any counter or tabletop; and an easy-to-clean design. A thoughtful gift for any coffee connoisseur, the burr grinder measures approximately 8 by 6-4/5 by 11-3/5 inches.

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Instapark™ 2.25" BL Premium Quality Tobacco Herb Grinder Review

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(More customer reviews)After a couple of days using this, my wife noticed it was leaving metal specks in the herb. Horrible! They are very little and you may need to put the ground herb under a bright light at the right angle to see this.
I bought this for grinding cheaper herb and what a mistake!
DO
NOT
BUY
I have a different grinder that about $60 and does a great job. It has a clear top, bigger chamber, a replaceable screen, and a lifetime guarantee. Do your health a favour and stay away from this.

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Product DescriptionThe famous Instapark Grinder has been sold throughout the web and in retail shops for years. This is one of the most talked about grinders in the industry for two reasons: its affordability and the strict standards imposed during the manufacturing process.The heavy duty Instapark herb grinder completely destroys and grinds any tobacco and herb. Its sharp teeth sink right in, instantly breaking whatever is inside into bits and pieces. With the help of the special Teflon ring in each grinder, it is truly the smoothest grinder in the market.The Aluminum version offers speical "S" diamond shaped teeth that will crush any tough herbs that may get in the way. Manufactured by CNC machines, the teeth are sure to with stand any kind herb and tobacco to get the job done.In the past years of carrying this grinder, we have not had any returns, exchanges, complaints or defects. The Instapark is truly the best priced grinder in the market today.That's why we're offering a 5 year warranty on all of our Instapark Grinders.

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Cuisinart Automatic Grind & Brew Thermal 10-Cup Coffee Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)The grinding area is really difficult to clean and requires cleaning at least once a week. This is a time consuming and messy chore.
The water reservoir has a very small opening so difficult to fill without spilling.
Additionally, the one we bought had a problem with the latch. Had to send it back for repairs.
Would not reccomend this product.

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The built-in blade grinder automatically grinds whole beans just before brewing to deliver rich, robust flavor and fragrant aroma. The double-wall, insulated, brushed stainless-steel thermal carafe keeps that wonderful flavor for hours. A one-touch 24-hour programmable control pad, with pause and brew function lets you put in your whole beans before bed and wake to freshly ground and brewed coffee. Perfect for entertaining, as well. Just put in your whole beans, add water, set the timer and don't worry about it until it's time to serve your after-dinner brew.Product Features• Automatically grinds whole beans before brewing.• 24-hour fully programmable.• 10-cup (5 oz. each) double-wall insulated thermal carafe.• Brew Pause feature lets you enjoy a cup before brewing has finished.• Automatically shuts off when brewing is complete.• Grind-off feature lets you use preground coffee.• 1 to 4-cup feature.• Built in charcoal water filter removes impurities.• Cord storage.Includes:• Gold tone commercial style permanent filter.• Paper basket filter starter kit.• Instruction book.• Limited 3-year warranty.

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Blendtec 52-601-FLP Kitchen Mill, White Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using this mill for 5 years and expect to be using it in 20 more years. I bake 1 loaf of bread twice a week with flour I grind at the same time. The bread is simply the best we have ever found and fresh. The machine is very, very loud but it gets through enough flour for a loaf of bread in 2 minutes, no big deal. Others are more quiet but this excels in quality and ease of use.

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Healthy living and rich flavorful foods are easy with the Blendtec Kitchen Mill. The Kitchen Mill turns wheat, rice, beans, peas, corn, oats, rye, and other legumes into fresh flour in seconds.The Kitchen Mill is stoneless, reducing the heat that destroys nutrients. The Blendtec Kitchen Mill FOR THE FRESHEST INGREDIENTS.Blentec is the manufacturer of high quality blenders, mixers, and dispensing equipment for commercial use.Blendtec has introduced many innovations that include: the most powerful blender, state of the art electronice, programmable blend cycles and many others.With an increasing demand for high performance kitchen appliances blendtec created its Fine Living Products line.This line is dedicated for the home use and includes the same commercial power, performance, and design, with emphasis on home use and product appearance.

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Rival 2275-WN Electric Food Grinder Review

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(More customer reviews)This is what I've learned from experience in trials and error. You should cut the meat in chunks smaller than the tube and you should partially freeze it otherwise it will clog from all the stringy stuff in the meat. It depends on your freezer and the temperature of the meat after cutting but I think between 20 and 40 minutes should be adequate. Experiment with the time a little. If it's not frozen enough, it will clog prematurely and if it's too frozen, you will damage your grinder. I have it down to a science and I can grind 20lbs cut up rump roast or chuck roast in about 15 minutes without it clogging.

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Electric food grinder wil grind all types of meat into course ground meat or fine ground meat. Comes with Sausage attachment to make the perfect sausages. Simple to clean and store.

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Waring Pro MG100 Meat Grinder Review

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(More customer reviews)I noticed some negative customer reviews for this item; its due to lack of food experience. This machine works very well, however, you do have to compensate for the fact that it's a home machine and it has a small feeding tube. You cannot put your average sized 1 inch/1 inch cube into the feeding tube. Yes, it will fit, but no it wont do a good job. Think about it, the big industrial machines take cubes that size. You also cannot run the machine without a steady flow of meat or have it running on empty. One of the reviews said that the machine burned out on the first try. Probably an overexageration but these machines will burn out if you run it on empty of do not keep a steady flow going through the feeding tube.
I have been using a hand grinder for several months and although it made my arms look good, the job was really really tough and a lot of waste...due to the huge auger. This machine was a blessing; just be reasonable, and calm about using it, and the job will come out perfectly. Happy grinding and cheers to any and all who are out there honing and preseving the craft.
MPappas

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A professional quality meat grinder for home use / Brushed stainless steel housing / Heavy duty 150 watt motor / 5 year warranty

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Bosch Universal Plus with Blender Model: MUM6N10UC Review

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(More customer reviews)I have now had my Bosch for a couple of months. The model I have is a slightly more powerful (1000W) European version with the metal bowl, but otherwise it is the same. It replaces a much-loved Kitchen Aid mixer which I had in the States. I must say that as much as I loved my Kitchen Aid, this Bosch model outperforms it as well as many other mixers. My first impression of the machine upon using it to make bread was that it was way too easy. After using industry-grade Hobart machines, Kitchen Aid, Electrolux, and Kenwood for many years in work and home, I was amazed at how well and effortlessly the Bosch kneaded the dough. I have not one time need to scrape down the sides and there is no spillage.
The capacity is truly enough to make 4 loaves of bread at a time. The lid performs wonderfully, leaving no place for ingredients to escape. Further, the removable part of the lid allows the most space for adding ingredients of all home machines which I have tried. As comparisons: I use an Electrolux Assistant (same capacity bowl)at work every week to make 8 loaves of bread and pizza dough and am frustrated with every batch as the ingredients leap over the backside of the bowl nearly every time no matter how diligently I guard it. The splash guard on my Kitchen Aid I also found to be undersized for adding dry ingredients and I spilled them every time, in the end removing the guard completely. The kneading mechanism on the Bosch looks strange as it has a stationary dough blade as well as a dough hook, but it functions beautifully.
The double whisk works well to mix cake batters. The beaters fit snug in the bowl without hitting the sides. I have experienced that only minimal scraping is sometimes required for cake batters. While this has been occasional and quite optional (perfectionist), it does require that the splash-guard be removed first. I cannot yet give an opinion on its whisk ability regarding cream or eggwhites as I have not had occasion to test that yet. The beaters snap on and off of the head (much like traditional beaters) for easier cleaning and storage.
The plastic blender is of solid and sturdy material and the lid locks onto the blender bowl in addition to having a rubber seal. The blender is driven by a second rotor hidden under a removable cover on the tower part of the mixer base. It locks securely on the base and is as powerful as any free-standing blender I have used. Keep in mind that I do have a 1000W model, so your 800W experience may be slightly different.
Clean up is the only more complicated part of the process. There are not so many more parts, but the design makes it trickier to clean properly. With a tower in the middle of the mixing bowl (similar to a tube pan), it just plain takes more attention and time to clean and the angles of the dough hook makes it a bit trickier than the Kitchen Aid. The whisks are no more difficult than any balloon whisk. All this said, I am so satisfied with the machine that I actually enjoy the more complicated clean up as I get to baby it. And as the other reviewer noted, most parts are dishwasher safe.
I will edit this review as I have more information to add.
I have also attached a customer image which shows the blender attached, the dough hook placed in the bowl, and the double whisk attachment for a bit of visual information.
Enjoy your Bosch! :-)

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Features: . 800 Watts . 6 ?? quart bowl . Blender . 4 speed settings + momentary switch . Cord storage . Suction feet for a secure standing . Wide range of optional accessories . Overload and start motor protection . 3 year motor / transmission warranty Selling Features: . BOSCH quality - making mixers for decades . The most powerful motor in its class . Unique and modern design . Large mixing bowl will handle up to 15 lbs of dough . Ergonomic and easy handling with rim at top of bowl . Works perfect whether small or large quantities (as little as one egg white) . Endless possibilities with optional accessories . Removable drive shaft is easy to clean . Whisk holder is dishwasher safe . Splash ring allows for easy adding of ingredients . Dough hook is designed to replicate hand kneading - 100% gluten development in minimal time Benefits: . BOSCH quality - higher than average lifetime for mixers in its class . High customer satisfaction . BOSCH has sold this series of mixer since the 1950's. . Long term proven quality and performance . Easy to clean

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Lello Ariete Burr Coffee Grinder Review

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(More customer reviews)(UPDATE 2008: What's with the $50.00 price tag? When I bought this, it was $30.00 and well worth the price! It still works as I've listed below, but I would never contend that there aren't better grinders. At $50.00, it's approaching the price of more functional machines. Yes, it works well, but $50.00?)
This grinder works well. It's a very significant improvement over my blade grinder. It has two ridged wheels facing one another with an angle of somewhere between 10 and 20 degrees between the edges of the wheels. The beans go in the hopper up on top and fall through the shoot into the spinning wheels. The ridges on the wheels are dull to the touch, so the beans get crushed as they pass through with no cutting occuring at all. The grounds come out extraordinarily uniform in size and by turning the hopper, you can select a grind size from the fineness of flour upwards to a size larger than one would generally use for drip. It's also very fast; MUCH faster than a blade grinder. Unlike the reviews I've read of other low-priced burr grinders, this one is very clean. The chute from which the grounds are expelled projects slightly into the collecting bin, so they are all neatly collected without spillage. The collecting bin comes off of the grinder, which makes sticking a scoop in the bin to transport the grounds to the espresso filter easy. Also, because the whole collecting bin comes off, it's easy to rinse the bin in the sink after every use. The body of the machine is made up of about one quarter stainless steel and three quarters plastic. Of some concern to me is the report of a later poster that his machine is all plastic: I wonder if Lello altered the machine construction since I posted my review in April of 2006? Ah well, I can only report on my own results...
Unlike another reviewer, I had no problems manipulating the various parts of the grinder (e.g., removing the collecting bin), the collecting bin's cover did not fly off spontaneously, and the hopper cover was easy to lift off of the machine. I do agree with one reviewer that, unlike a blade grinder, this machine is a bit large to store in a cabinet between cans of tunafish. Plan on setting it on the counter.
The two potential complaints I have about it don't bother me much:
1- It's very loud, but because it grinds so quickly, this doesn't bother me, as it's not loud for long.
2- You select the amount that you want the machine to grind, but at the lowest amount and the finest setting, it doesn't grind the amount selected, so I have to set the dial to grind for four cups when I want two. Not a big deal once you figure it out.

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Lello Ariete Burr Coffee Grinder

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