Has anyone tried coffee beans? Someone recommended this could do a coarse grind with less "dust" than electric coffee grinders (for French press).
1707986
No, I only tried to grind peanuts, it works great.I do not believe it can grind coffee beans properly, just by looking at the blade mechanism.
1707987
Haven't tried it, but some nuts don't grind all that easily so I'm really wary of how hard you would have to work to get coffee beans through there.
798582
Hi, I found the grinds to very inconstant so I returned it. It can get very coarse though, I think someone posted a picture that is exactly what I got. But for french press I was not happy.
602042
Just got mine yesterday. Agree with weighing the coffee. I use 40g of French Roast for a liter of french press. Setting the timer to 6 and using the next to last setting, it ground the beans in about half that time. Turning the bean hopper to the no-grind position, the timer zipped right down to zero without running for the remaining time.
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It will grind quite fine, though it takes a little time. I don't mind the grinding ritual; for me it builds anticipation and there's nothing like the aroma of freshly ground coffee. I like this well-made, high-quality German grinder that is designed to last. Setting the grind can be a bit fiddly for a French press, but it'll do a good uniform job. If you want a fast grind get a good electric grinder.
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Yes, it will grind roasted coffee beans as fine as talcum powder if you want it that fine, or more coarse if that is your preference. I have even used it to grind green coffee beans (which are very hard, and thus extremely difficult to grind) to a fine powder. It does heat up a little during the grinding, and the thermal switch may cut in before you get the beans fully ground. To reduce the risk of that happening, I freeze the beans before grinding them, by placing them in the fast freeze section of my freezer about an hour before grinding.
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French presses need coarse grinds. My husband likes the largest setting (percolator) I like to use the 2nd largest setting. Try both and see what you prefer more, but anything finer than that probably wouldn't work well.
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I only use mine for French press grinding ( big chunks) but the grinder is easily adjustable by using the nut/screw underneath the handle. Mine grinds very consistently; I don't see why it wouldn't do a fine grind.
304781
Grinding for French Press coffee takes about a minute because the grind is coarse. The finer grinds require more grinding.
853495
As others have said here, for coffee, you can get a course grind by not grinding so long. I use mine for spices and want a very fine grind.
551361
It works better with coarser ground coffee. I have even used Folgers from Grogery store and it worked fine. If you grind your own coffee...just select a coarse grind.
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Yes, works great. The grind is not uniform, but that's not a bad thing. That is, not every granule is ground to the exact same size, unlike what happens in some electric grinders. But I think this results in a better brew.
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A coarse grind works well. The filter won't clog like the one for the Bodum does if you use a finer grind, but the coarse grind seems to provide a little more flavor and eases cleanup. Play around with the amount of beans you use until you find the amount that meets the taste you like. One other tip is to boil the filter in a pot of water with a little Oxyclean every couple of weeks and the filter will last longer. Enjoy some great coffee.
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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.....
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I use Trader Joe's French Roast and grind it to an expresso grind ... very fine ... I serve it at my B&B; and everyone loves it. Just be careful to keep all the grinds in the container and don't allow any to get caught between the container and its cover, or it will make a mess. Use any kind of coffee you like ... not instant!
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I don't think this would be what you are looking for. Have you tried a coffee grinder? I'm thinking one of those mortar and pestle might be the solution, but a real pain in the butt.
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I use a French press and the grind that I get from this grinder works for me. you can customize it to make it more fine or more course as you need. there are a couple of useful YouTube videos that demonstrate this feature - - ie adjusting the grind to suit your needs.
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Unfortunately, I have no experience with a french press or espresso machine. I imagine if you can use coffee beans (any kind) then these beans should be a great option for you. I wish I had more input on this for you. Good luck.