Dose it have A consistent grind for a french press?
778490
You can adjust it to grind at different degrees of coarseness, and it is very consistent at whatever degree you choose. It is smaller than I expected, but otherwise very nice. I prefer it to the electric grinder when I am making less than a full pot. It takes too long to use for a full pot since you have to refill it 3 or 4 times.
778491
Yeah! It's consistent. But it's small, you'll consistently be cranking away to make one pot. Lol. Still a good machined burr. !
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.
1864605
You can adjust the grind from very coarse to an espresso grind. Once the coffee is ground it sits in the bottom wooden recepticle and is therefore covered. I use it every morning with my french press. It is sturdy and works perfectly for any grind you'll need.
853489
It can grind as fine or as coarse as you want depending on how long you run it. I use it for grinding the beans for all my coffee, whether it's coarse for my Chemex of really fine for my espresso.
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.
1262865
I use it on the coarsest setting for my french press coffee. And it's definitely coarse enough.
1983685
When it is new it has some issues with grounds clinging to the sides but as others have stated it clears up with use over time. We use it to grind coffee for K-Cup type maker and it works really good and I would recommend it.
1452463
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.
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.
481856
I found that if you don't overload the grinder it does grind evenly. Once you put too much product in it, it has a hard time grinding every little bit of it to the same grind.
310096
I've made the 454 HP with a french press and it's very good. Just make sure the grind is fairly coarse.
1208785
Absolutely... You can set the grind fairly coarse and works great when grinding for a French press. Also makes te grinding process much quicker.
846607
I do French Press coffee every morning. It does a good job with coarse grinding.
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.
1864606
You can adjust the grind, which is great and I use it in a press every morning. You do have to hold it firm with the non grinding hand to not spill the beans!!! It's great little grinder!!
547244
yes it does, all depends on the grinded bean, fine grind strong coffee etc.
747130
nope, you're supposed to grind themusually use a slightly finer grind than a drip coffee maker, but it's mostly to taste, the coarser the grind, the longer it'll have to steep though