Stylish And Well-Designed
What I like most about is:
- the safety feature: this grinder can only be turned on with the top in place.
- the bowl is detachable and dishwasher-safe so you can wash it.
I was hesitant about buying this grinder because of the conflicting opinions about it. However, since most of the reviews on it are very positive, I decided to go ahead and try it. I'm glad to say the complaints about this grinder are largely unfounded:
Messy
The most common complaint: The cover doesn't form a tight seal, the ground sticks to and accumulates on the cover, and when the cover is taken off, it leaves a mess on the countertop. This was my main concern when I was debating whether to get the grinder. However, ... Read More
Awesome grinder
I recently purchased the Kitchen Aid coffee grinder for my daughter for her birthday. In the past, we have dealt with other types of coffee grinders and have not been exceptionally pleased. This grinder was very efficient and ground up a bag of coffee beans in a short amount of time and cleanup of this item was so simple. I would recommend it to anyone who was looking for a coffee grinder.. It also matches my daughter's kitchen.
Little work horse
It is working great for over 3 years which says a lot about KitchenAid BCG100ER Blade Coffee Grinder, Empire Red.
Grinds fine--and medium and coarse too!
Nothing could be more straightforward in its operation than this little grinder. Adjusting the grind from coarse to ultra-fine is just a matter of pressing down the cover a few more seconds or a few less. Put the desired amount of coffee beans in the grinding hopper, which contains a permanently mounted blade, set it on the base, place the clear cup over it and press down. Count seconds according to the desired grind.
This grinder might be thought of as a chopper, since it has a blade, but it produces ground roast coffee that is indistinguishable from that produced by the high end grinding machines I have used. I have ground coffee using a small jar on my blender, and although the process would seem to be similar, the results are quite ... Read More
Very uneven grind
Like most Kitchen Aid products, this grinder is very sturdy and seems like it would hold up to commercial use. That being said, it produces a very uneven grind. The consistency ranges from a fine dust to WHOLE BEANS THAT HAVEN'T EVEN BEEN TOUCHED BY THE BLADE all in the same batch of coffee. I'm normally a big fan a Kitchen Aid, but the cheaper Braun model I used to own was far superior to this grinder.
