Can you run the grinder without waiting the 5 minutes? At 20 seconds I get only about 2-3 tablespoons.
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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.
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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.
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It may depend on the grind setting. At a medium grind it ground almost one quarter teaspoon in 5 seconds.
721989
I think it's the same across the board, obviously. The manual says to turn while grinding...but...it only grinds for about 4 seconds, so...turn when you can. I also had to push a little more on the knob to get it to turn. There's a sweet spot, just takes practice. I'm with @Armstrong, I just set it to fine, (espresso grind) and left it. This machine tells you so efficiently when you're out of water, or when you have to empty the drip tray, only once was I warned I needed more beans. What's up with that? It will just grind 'nothing' and make hot milk if I don't check it myself.
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Try pulsing your coffee beans at five-second intervals. It should take no more than 8-20 seconds depending on the quantity of beans you are grinding. For French press coffee, the grains should look coarse like potting soil. I use a one tablespoon using a measuring spoon rather than a generic spoon. At maximum capacity, the Bodum bistro blade grinder can grind up to six-tablespoons. I use one tablespoon of whole beans per one cup of water, but these brewing proportions are for manual drip coffee which requires finer-grains of coffee and faster and smoother flavor release time while coarse-grain granules require more time to brew and/or likely more coffee beans. Try pulsing your coffee beans at five-second intervals. It should take no more than 8-20 seconds depending on the quantity of beans you are grinding. For French press coffee, the grains should look coarse like potting soil. I use a one tablespoon using a measuring spoon rather than a generic spoon. At maximum capacity, the Bodum bistro blade grinder can grind up to six-tablespoons. I use one tablespoon of whole beans per one cup of water, but these brewing proportions are for manual drip coffee which requires finer-grains of coffee and faster and smoother flavor release time while... » Read More Try pulsing your coffee beans at five-second intervals. It should take no more than 8-20 seconds depending on the quantity of beans you are grinding. For French press coffee, the grains should look coarse like potting soil. I use a one tablespoon using a measuring spoon rather than a generic spoon. At maximum capacity, the Bodum bistro blade grinder can grind up to six-tablespoons. I use one tablespoon of whole beans per one cup of water, but these brewing proportions are for manual drip coffee which requires finer-grains of coffee and faster and smoother flavor release time while coarse-grain granules require more time to brew and/or likely more coffee beans. « Show Less
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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.
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It might be the grind. My coffee if finely ground, I use 4 Tablespoons per pot (20oz). Its yummy.
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I use a rotary grinder for 10 seconds. The texture is very close to what you would use for an automatic drip coffee pot. I tried to grind the beans to a finer texture but it made the espresso bitter tasting. The 10 second method worked the best for me. You can make another batch right away by running cool (Not Cold) water on your espresso pot for a few seconds, until you can touch it. Since it's made of stainless steel, this won't affect the durability of the metal but always read and follow the manufactures recommendations.
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I like my coffee pretty bold so I use dark roasts and grind fine (expresso grind). Run my grinder about 10 sec. I also use paper filters instead of the gold filter because of this.
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Sandy, I haven't used the grinder for anything but pepper...but I will tell you I have not yet figured out the "trick" to fill this thing!....I am used to my old grinder which you just unscrewed and the top came off givving a wide fill opening. This grinder does not come apart and requires you to fill through the very small opening around the top...literally takes an hour to fill completely!....why do I stay with it?....it is a favorite on the table in its ease to use...the crank is great compared to the "normal" wrist turning required. Just wish I could figure out how to fill it easier!!! Sur wouln't be good for changing contents out very often..... Sandy, I haven't used the grinder for anything but pepper...but I will tell you I have not yet figured out the "trick" to fill this thing!....I am used to my old grinder which you just unscrewed and the top came off givving a wide fill opening. This grinder does not come apart and requires you to fill through the very small opening around the top...literally takes an hour to fill completely!....why do I stay with it?....it is a favorite on the table in its ease to use...the crank is great compared to the "normal" wrist turning required. Just wish I could figure out how... » Read More Sandy, I haven't used the grinder for anything but pepper...but I will tell you I have not yet figured out the "trick" to fill this thing!....I am used to my old grinder which you just unscrewed and the top came off givving a wide fill opening. This grinder does not come apart and requires you to fill through the very small opening around the top...literally takes an hour to fill completely!....why do I stay with it?....it is a favorite on the table in its ease to use...the crank is great compared to the "normal" wrist turning required. Just wish I could figure out how to fill it easier!!! Sur wouln't be good for changing contents out very often..... « Show Less
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For enough beans for a 12-cup pot of drip coffee, it only takes about 5 seconds at most. It is easy to increase the time on the timer while it is running in the event you see the beans are not going to be finished.
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My grinder has settings 0-40. Mine is set on 18. So basically a medium setting.
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Hi Amanda, Well I've had more time with my KA grinder since I wrote that review. I'm still pleased with the way it operates but have come to realize that grinding times need to be longer than the directions call for. I, too favor a fine grind so have been holding the grinding to a count of twenty (one one thousand, two one thousand, etc.). Sometimes it helps to pause at ten and shake the grinder lightly to ensure a thorough grinding with no left over whole beans. Enjoy!
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Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder, BlackIn my experience as an owner of this excellent mill, at the medium setting the Bodum Bistro will grind a bit over 4 coffee measures, or almost 9 tablespoons of coffee in 20 seconds. Hope this helps.
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No idea, but a darn good question. I have not purchased the grinder yet, but am interested in doing so. This may sway my purchase.Good Luck!!
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It is really trial and error. I add less than 1 cup of beans and turn the timer to about 8. It will stop grinding when the beans are gone and if you need more time you simply add a few more seconds.
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Just guess--lol! If the beans finish grinding before the timer runs out, just turn the canister counterclockwise until it stops. If there are still beans left when the timer stops, turn the timer again. You'll get a feel after awhile for how long it takes to grind the amount of beans you usually use. Hope this helps!
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I used a variable speed drive that I plugged my fixed speed grinder into.A fixed speed grinder turns much to fast without using something to slow down the RPMs