Does it grind properly for French pressed coffee?
1262865
I use it on the coarsest setting for my french press coffee. And it's definitely coarse enough.
1262866
Yes. It has a good range of grind. I use mine with aeropress, which is similar to French press, and electric pump espresso machine.
1262867
yes, you can control the grind from very fine to course ground perfect for a French Press.
1262868
It will do a good job but static electricity can be a problem with coarser grinds. Tap on the unit after grinding and s l o w l y remove the container of ground coffee and you shouldn't have any problems.....
277970
I concur with all comments so far, except I find it too messy to use. Coffee grounds fly out in every direction between the grinder and the receptacle, because of a loose fit which creates a gap between the two. If you work out a solution to that, it is a great grinder, especially for coarse ground French Press brew. You have to measure the amount of ground coffee to use, though. depending on brew method, and store any excess grounds. Final note: mine was not that quiet, rather noisy, compared to a Cuisinart, which I use far more regularly.
1075543
I do 1/2 cup of Starbucks French roast. I have the setting on 8 cups towards a fine grind. The unit shuts off a bit later than all of the grinding has been done. I have not tried other settings.
1001219
The grind is pretty fine no matter how coarse you turn the dial to. I'm not really happy with this coffee grinder and wouldn't buy it again.
1195347
No. It is a full bodied dark coffee. I much prefer a good drip coffee maker where others like perk. Haven't tried it with a French Press yet. I usually add a little kosher salt and some (sterilized in the microwave) crushed egg shells to alter the ph.
415579
No,I think not. The grinding mechanism is too fine for coffee. Also it would take you so long to grind enough for a cup. I recommend a Peugeot hand grinder from Framce. Can handle coarse for press and fine for filter and does not take a long time to grind. Easy to clean, less noise than electric, nothing to break and pretty to look at!
635137
No, it doesn't grind that fine. It's great for everyday home use, but really not for very fine type grinds.
1526803
Yes. But It's important to set the amount of Coffee powder you would like to grind. DO this by moving the small selector in front of the device. The lower number, less coffee you will grind, then the machine will shut of sooner
623734
If there are particles of coffee in your coffee, then you are grinding the beans too much. French press coffee calls for a coarser grind.
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.
1234540
It is a fine grind, like coffee. I brewed it in a small auto drip coffee maker (cone filter) but found it very week even when made with an enormous quantity. Perhaps it might be better in a french press...I do not know, since I gave up on it!
304780
I use a two cup french press mug and grind the beans directly into the press. I've never times it, but I put the beans into the grinder, then put the water into my Sunbeam Hotshot. The grinding is done well before the water boils.
537532
I don't use French press, so can't speak to whether or not coarse grind works best. From what I've read and seen, that is the proper grind. However, if you're not happy with your results, you'll definitely be happy with the Baratza Preciso. I got mine a year ago, and have never been sorry. For me (I use several different fine grinds for lever press espresso), it is simply the best and only grinder to have. Be sure you get the Preciso. It has the most options for grinds, other than the Vario, which is way too expensive.
120657
We didn't like this model of the french press very much. Yes, it made fine coffee but the plastic handle and top knob were loose, jiggly and felt cheep. We don't have it anymore (our cleaning lady dropped it in the sink and the glass shattered). I can't speak of the coffee grounds in the bottom. That issue never concerned me. good Luck...
310096
I've made the 454 HP with a french press and it's very good. Just make sure the grind is fairly coarse.
519564
Yes it only has one function. However, if you want a finer grind, just grind longer. IT does not have settings, so you need to examine the fineness of the grind yourself. It may take a little trial and error to get the type of grind that you want. The grind for a French press and a drip coffee maker is about the same. As for espresso, it would take some time longer to grind it fine, but it is possible.
1423497
This grinder is best for producing a coarse grind best used in a French Press or drip machine. Although the grind can be fine, you would most likely have to put the beans through 3 to 5 times to get the grind fine enough for Turkish coffee, but you would still probably end up with some coarse ground beans. Ultimately, I wouldn't recommend this grinder for espresso or Turkish coffee; however, it's one of the best grinders I've been able to find for a moderate coarse grind.