Can you run the grinder without waiting the 5 minutes? At 20 seconds I get only about 2-3 tablespoons.
802644
I run it consecutively 4-5 times with only a slight pause inbetween, and I've never had it overheat. I've owned it for over 2 years now and it still runs fine.
802645
This is a bad design on an otherwise great grinder. However I have been running mine at 15 seconds twice in a row for many months without issue. If you are running a really fine grind and want to avoid overheating the motor you may want to give at least some time before running 20 seconds twice and I wouldn't advice a triple run (or more) without waiting the full 5 min.
638721
If the grinder is set for 10 cups, you could just put in enough water for 7 or 8 cups. Or else, you could run the grinder for a little while before the filter holder snaps back, turn it off, and then run it again for a complete grinding.
1490994
It may depend on the grind setting. At a medium grind it ground almost one quarter teaspoon in 5 seconds.
1074049
I set the timer on #8, and if the beans are still in the basket I run it until the grinding noise stops. It really depends upon how many scoops of beans you grind for a pot.
998837
You are going to love the grinder! I would say try different grinds and have it set at 4 to start. I use a scooper to scoop out what I need for each pot. You'll also need to set your grind. It will all depend in what type of brewing system you use, ie, French press, drip, percolator, as well as the type of beans. It will be a little hit and miss your first couple brews until you get it just the way you like it. The instruction book that came with it is very helpful. Enjoy!
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I've never timed it. It's fairly short, maybe 5 minutes. I believe it percs too quickly because there is evidence that the water is overloading the basket containing the coffee grounds. A significant quantity of grounds end up in the bottom of the pot and in your cup when the coffee is poured.
597420
My response here is within the context of just having sent this back for a refund. As I reviewed the product upon opening, it looked like cleaning the lower burr wheel is limited to an external reach with a brush. For me, the 20 second limit on grinding, with five minute cool down, trumps all questions. I like Bodum and the Bistro is a beautiful product. However it simply is incapable of performing the needed grinding the coffee drinker should expect from such an investment. The product should meet the needs of the customer, not the other way around.
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I don't have it near me, but there are approximately 10-12 settings. You can get the desired gring for almost anything I can imagine. You dial the desired grind, tell it how many cups worth of beans are in the grinder and simply push the "on" button. The grind goes for the correct time - it's idiot proof and it eliminates debate with other people as to how long you should grind beans for the intended use.
2102365
That grinder has a cfm rating for continuous use. Your small compressor will run it, but may run out of air. But regardless. That grinder is a great tool.
1627061
I don't know. I never tried. But almost certainly a grinder made for home use will die young if you do that repeatedly. One of the main differences in the ones made for retail use is that they are built for constant use. If you asking about two sessions in total, one after the other, I would think 30 sec is rest enough.
658637
We use ours with a frech press and only grind for 6 seconds. It isn't completely unifrorm, but it works for an inexpensive grinder.
1972008
About 5 mins to grind coffee for 2 small cups.And yes, the grind level is adjustable.
2177294
Grinding your coffee just before you brew it is literally the single most important thing, maybe after only using fresh beans less than 2-3 weeks old. For the price of this I would suggest getting a Hario hand grinder, keep using your current brew method and get this at a later time.
636231
Hi,It takes roughly 40 to 45 seconds for the machine to grind, brew, and pour your espresso after you press the button. The machine is ready to make another shot immediately after. So with 5 friends, you could probably make 5 cups in less than 5 minutes. Just make sure the machine stays filled with whole beans and water. I hope this helps.
1706873
Hi mark. Without knowing " how fast is enough" for what you are doing, I would hazard a guess that there is a problem with your grinder. They should have a max rotation of about 10,000 rpm max.
1921332
My guess: 3 to 3 1/2 minutes. I just timed grinding about 30 grams: two minutes.
1405365
I can typically grind about 28oz of beans in about 2 - 3 minutes, finishing before my water starts boiling. Not a chore at all.