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Braun KMM30 Coffee/Espresso Mill, White |
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List price:
$59.99
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- Precision burr milling preserves flavor and aroma without overheating coffee beans
- 14 grind settings, from fine (espresso-style) to coarse (drip and French press)
- Timer grinds only amount of beans needed for number of cups desired
- Removable 8-ounce bean container; attached ground-coffee container
- Measuring spoon (for 1 cup coffee) included; cord storage underneath
Not a bad little grinder
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I'm not a big fan of the grind in the cup models. Too difficult to get a decent espresso grind without getting a purely pulverized bottom layer. I think this model, which I have owned and used for over 5 years now, has passed the test. I have read all of the reviews for this and similar items, and I feel that I have definately got my money's worth out of it and then some.
People have already commented on the shortcomings. The machine grinds on the fine side, which works well with a gold cone, vaccuum seal or french press. I own all 3 types and everyone comments on how good the coffee is. The static can be a bit of a problem, but like one reviewer wrote, let it set for about 1 minute and it will be pretty much gone. A wipe on the counter with a sponge and all the mess made (minimal) will be gone.
I don't clean this unit very often (once every 4-5 months or so) and I haven't noticied any ill affects on the taste of the coffee. That may help reduce the level of static. I do tend toward the dark, oily roasts. One complaint that I really haven't seen anywhere is the penchant for the coffee to build up in the chute when grinding a fair amount. Kind of a pain as you have to turn it off, clean out the chute (easy enough), and grind more. I have found that shaking the unit while grinding helps alleviate this and helps the beans fall into the grinder (they sometimes stick to each other if really oily).
On the positive. This is a sturdy unit. It has lasted 5 years. It does grind from coarse to fine, and does a fair job on the coarse side, a wonderful job on the fine (which on the dial is medium and on). the cleanup is minimal, and the mess when grinding is pretty much non-existent (not until you open the grinder container do you get a little mess).
I would give it a five star rating if they could improve on the chute buildup issue. Maybe make a lever that can be used from the outside to pass any backup. All in all, I am satisfied with this grinder.
Static Cling
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I really enjoy a great cup of coffee and the Kmm30 does a wonderful job of giving me the grind that I need to accomplish this task. In fact, my husband and I have become so hooked on the fresh taste of our coffee that we just can't find a good cup of coffee when we are away from home.
My only complaints are (1) the static cling from the grounds on the inside of lid and the cup. It does seem to jump out at you, but I find if I tap the side of the cup before I open it it will not create such a mess. (2) the coffee tends to stick in the chute and has to be scraped out with the slanted handle of the coffee spoon.
This little grinder has been a work horse. It's just under two years old and it has probably ground coffee for more than 1200 pots. As I said earlier, we love our coffee!
Messy, Messy, Messy!
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Well, it grinds ok, I agree with other posters about the fine grounds, but I'm not the coffee fan in the family here, so ignore my opinion on that. However, I am the one that makes the coffee each day, and oh my is this thing MESSY! The static provides a mini-coffee explosion upon opening the canister, the grounds get stuck in the duct that leads to the canister and they have to be dug out with a knife/spoon something to that effect. I really wouldn't recommend it just on the basis that it is SO incredibly messy.
