Will this grind flavor coated beans, or do they have to be regualr beans?
772523
I've never tried using coated flavored beans, but I don't see why it wouldn't grind them just as well as the regular beans--the grinder is very powerful.
772524
Beans cannot be too oily or caramelized, which might be flavor coated. Also, I had trouble grinding beans and called customer service and was told to remove the finger guard from the grinder(my son did this for me,so not sure how to do it). I find it works best with trader joe's dark espresso beans.
1887996
Unfortunately, I've only ground coffee in my grinder. The coffee grinds that result are close to the size of sugar particulates, so I would venture to say no. Your best bet is to contact the manufacture for a definitive answer.
1456334
I always grind my coffee very fine. This way you can use less coffee yet get maximum flavor.
385102
If you use whole beans and grind them a little coarse, that's the best option. However, I've used pre-ground beans and its worked fine, you just have to beware the extra-bitter magic dust that settles out into the last sip. This is probably true of any press though
1757718
Although I have ground only coffee beans in mine, it seems that any bean that is dry could be ground in this. Due to the price of this grinder however, I would check with the manufacturer first just to be on the safe side.
228804
I would not recommend grinding anything besides coffee beans. Linseed will affect the mechanical components for future grinding of coffee beans along with oil residue. I would recommend the purchase of a separate spice grinder for such purposes.
820782
Yes, it will work. Any finely ground beans will leave some residual ground inside the grinder, however. Oilly beans may be less likely to build up static in the glass receptacle.
690947
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.
24431
In a word, No. And it does clog frequently. Sometimes the beans "bridge" and don't drop in mid grind. No way of telling how much you need to grind once you get the beans loose. Would not buy again, ever.
673523
The C5 can certainly grind them, but because they tend to stick together more you have to stir the beans up a little more often. Otherwise you get the 'need to add beans' message. Because the C5 feeds the beans from the side, with a very small area for the gravity feed above the grinder, they tend to stick together because there is not a heavy weight of beans on top pushing into the grinder. I have to push them over to the top of the grinder feeder once or twice a week with my finger even when not using oily beans and it's not a major inconvenience.
737025
If the grind setting is too fine for your beans, they may just bounce around and not fall into the burr. Try slowly dialing back your setting to see if it starts grinding. If you do this while it is grinding, you will hear when it actually beings to work. This is all assuming you have checked for clogs and cleaned everything out.
642434
Absolutely - it matters how many beans you put in grinder. That will determine the strength of brewed coffee.
929105
yes. the grinder can be used to grind anything, even dried spices, that is large enough to need grinding. you will have to clean the grinder after each use or before grinding coffee beans, so that your coffee doesn't taste off.
1548519
The beans are not black, they are only dark brown. I don't know if the beans are large. I grind fine to very fine and make esspresso. Delicious.
233480
Too fine of grind would be my guess. I use Gevalia espresso roast (ground) which is fine for my unrefined taste. Alesso is another good pre ground. I've used Starbucks whole bean ground by their grinder and for the money I'll use Gevalia and get better espresso.
1900268
the cup holding the beans to grind is plastic. i hope this is the information you need.
434986
It is course ground so you will need to get a salt shaker that is a grinder. We absolutely love ours! what great flavor from grinding as you go!