How well does this grind spices? Especially small quantities of spices
622375
I haven't used mine to grind whole spices like cloves, etc. but I have used it to grind leafy spices like basil and rosemary and it does a good job but not a great job of finely grinding them.
372079
Actually that is the best use! I grind cooking pepper, cinnamon,and nutmeg. The pieces just have to be coffee bean size or smaller.
577213
I have never tried it for spices. I'M SURE IT WOULD WORK WELL, BUT MAY LEAVE A SMELL/AFTER TASTE WHEN COFFEE.
112159
Have not used it to grind grain, sorry. But it has done well with all I have used it for.
266032
I like it but, I take mine to almost fine, so not sure it can be controlled, to do coarse or fine, it does not have an adjustment on it. But, it does grind it very well, and came with 2 extra cups to interchange, spices, herbs?
1902623
I've used it for potassium nitrate and some other compounds, it's OK for small amounts. You will get carpal tunnel if you're trying to grind more than a few ounces though.
654964
I like Fresh ground pepper so I don't put in much more than I'm going to use. I doesn't seem to make any difference to the grinder how much there is in it.
2092916
I have been using this grinder for several months - I will grind as finely as you wish. It runs and has an automatic "off". If you want it more fine - run it longer. Whether the fine setting is correct or not is a matter of preference. It will grind very fine. I hope this helps.
463375
Using this particular grinder, I've kept it running since I bought it at a department store many years ago (closer to five, I think). It sadly burned out just recently as my dad has a habit of grinding a whole bag of beans rather than the 12 max it's intended to do at once. Even then it could do three full grinds in a short time, with maybe a brushing out every so many months. I did find some annoyances in the occasional bean stoppage and post-grind mess, but I'm buying this again.
1983678
Yes. More so than any other grinder I've used in the past. The grinder performs well and this is not a big issue but you will most likely be cleaning up grinds that cling to the unit after you use it.
1423496
I've never used it for anything that fine. I only use it for my French press which is a fairly coarse grind. The drawer underneath however is not very large, I'd recommend something with bigger container underneath.
372078
I personally have not used it for spices. But you can vary the grind size to our choice so I don't see why not
859895
It is fast for a grinder this small. It still works very well after several years of service. I have made sausage and venison hamburger as well as other small tasks.
741123
It does well grinding all spices, but roasting flax seeds in a pan prior to grinding them makes a more consistent grind. I will say this is one of the best spice grinders out there, and I have owned a few of them over the years.
1191618
this unit would be too small for peppers. Check Amazon for a larger size that would work better. This grinder is good for small amounts only.
1478414
It depends on how fine you are grinding. The smaller grinds take a little longer. But either way a minute or two.
821551
I have only used it for salt and pepper, but can't see why you can't used other spices. The grinding heads are ceramic and adjustable to grind size. I don't know how much it holds, at a guess around 3 to 4 tablespoons.