Conical burr grinder with ultra-fine to coarse adjustable settings
Variable timer with 10 to 30 seconds of grind time; anti-static technology
Removable bean hopper holds 1/2 pound of coffee beans
Stainless-steel/polymer base offers start and stop control, plus on/off switch
Editorial Review:
Barista grade control for a variety of coffee grinds. The removable bean hopper holds 1/2 a pound of coffee beans. The motor drives the bottom burrs and the top plate is stationary. The distance you position them apart precisely determines grind size. The easy-to-read settings allow for grind choices from ultra-fine for Turkish coffee to large and coarse for percolators.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Great grinder, but it makes a MESS:
I have mixed feelings about this grinder. I don't drink a lot of coffee -- one cup in the morning and a couple of small, demi-tasse cups at night. I buy small quantities of dark roasted beans from various sources and grind my own. This grinder produces good ground coffee with consistent grind size whether you are grinding very coarse or very fine. I have heard some complaints that it doesn't grind finely enough for espresso but, as I'm not an espresson drinker, I can't comment on that. What I can... more info
Breville Grinder:
excellent conical burr grinder. a little bulky and plastic container can cling to coffee grinds to make a mess, but the bottom line is that it produces excellent coffee. great value compared to what else is out there.
Let me help you make the right decision re. burr grinders:
(I'm trying to help alleviate the time you'll spend looking for the right product. My final analysis came down to this Breville and the Capresso 560.01) I'll admit that I'm extremely anal retentive and review many possible options (within reason of course) before purchasing a product and consider a number of factors before making that decision. I finally settled on the Breville BCG450XL Conical Burr Grinder and it's everything that I expected and hoped it would be. Do yourself a favor and pay a... more info
Not fine enough for espresso:
I thought I was upgrading from my Baratza Maestro, but the Breville's finest setting just isn't as fine as the old one, so not good enough. My old Maestro (5 years old) is stuck on espresso grind, cannot be changed - but it still grinds fine enough for our Ms. Sylvia by Rancilio. Also, getting the coffee out is easier and neater with the Maestro. If you have an expensive espresso maker, you might want to look elsewhere. This is fine for drip, press or other grinds. It looks nice, but as an... more info
