Coffee Bean Burr Grinder

This grinder works well, but breaks fast as well. Mine lasted just a year...(out of warranty) when the ''ON" button didn't work anymore. Fortunately my husband managed to improvise on it and now it has been working for ages. At that price I think that there are many better options and I would certainly not recommend this grinder.

I would not recommend this product to a friend.

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So far it's been a very good machine for the price. I get an even grind at all levels of coarseness and it doesn't take up too much space. Hope it holds up for a while.

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Bought the grinder in July and it works really well!

A friend owns one too and finds it works well - she only wishes it had a courser grind setting.

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My grinder is 3 years old and is still going strong. The burr can be adjusted over a wide range. The fine setting is sufficient for espresso and coarseness on course is more than required for any type of coffee.
It was a good buy.

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As per so many other owners of this device, it worked great for a few months and then the on/off switch failed.

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Grinds nice and consistently, much finer (and more suitable for espresso) than what I was able to achieve with the Dualit grinder which is double the price. I like that it has a wide range of settings as well. Negative is that it creates a lot of static which is a bit messy. It is also a bit more of an effort to switch between different coffee beans (compared to our previous grinder) as we like to have decaf at night/normal in the mornings. Overall, a decent purchase at the price point. Read more

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The Krups grinder is well built, aesthetically pleasing and has good reviews. I bought this grinder to move away from a Hario conical burr hand grinder to use mainly on a little Russell Hobbs espresso machine, as an experienced barista and much research I thought this would be a good addition.

Unfortunately, on the finest setting I found that there was major inconsistency of the grind size. I then used a kitchen sieve and strainer to separate the different grinds, yielding three majorly different sizes from this finest setting.
At this finest setting:
Course - similar to course salt (pour over brewing)
Medium - slightly too course for espresso
Fine - powdered (Turkish coffee brewing)

In conclusion, I was unable to extract a good espresso shot and also feel that when using a pour-over method the fine powdered grinds will clog up the paper instantly. Read more

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Difficult to rate as I give it 5 stars for performance but 2 for reliability. Problems with on switch and timer. Both problems appear to be common amongst reviewers.

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4 out of 5 stars

Super happy with my grinder

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Review by Carryn J. on 14 January 2014, over 6 months months after purchase

Verified Owner

I have had this grinder for just under a year and use it every day. The best thing is that with the flip of a lever you can adjust the grind setting (I like Moka pot coffee, my husband likes filter) as well as the dosage (double espresso for 1 person or pot for 8 - whatever you need).

The only negative is that it is rather loud, but since I am generally trying to wake up when using it, this isn't a real problem :) Read more

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This is a very good entry level burr grinder. Easy to use and offers a variety of settings for coarseness. I would easily recommend this to a friend.

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Having spent a bit more time with this grinder, I still believe it's reasonable value for money but you can get much better value for money by going manual.

It's definitely better than a blade grinder and not much more expensive so if convenience is factor number 1, it can be a way to go on a limited budget.

In terms of other reviews saying that it breaks too quickly, I've seen one go for 2-3 years without missing a beat. It's just about cleaning out the left over grinds and particles regularly.

However, for the same money, there are many manual grinders that will give a much more consistent grind. This one has a limited range and isn't very consistent. Read more

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5 out of 5 stars

Very well priced grinder

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Review by Margot S. on 27 March 2016, over 1 year after purchase

Verified Owner

We used to have a manual grinder, so this was a big upgrade for us, and such great value for money. We like to make coffee in various ways so to have the grind setting is wonderful. The grinder wants to have every piece in perfect position in order to turn on, which I think is quite clever so that you don't end up with coffee all over the counter. Keep the the container clean using the brush, and you shouldn't have any problems. Read more

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Our old Krups Burr Coffee Grinder broke. We are quite demanding on our grinders, it seems. I went straight on to Yuppiechef to price and order a new one. We got exactly what we were looking for. We know the product well (and only wish it was slightly longer lasting than 2 years) but are very happy with it.

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This is the best budget conscious burr grinder on the market. It makes the perfect amount of coffee (if you set it for 10 it makes the perfect amount for 10 on my filter coffee machine). It grinds the coffee completely evenly and takes such a short amount of time to do so. Very happy with it!

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Have been grinding one notch above medium for Aeropress, makes an excellent cup of coffee, quick and easy

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After a few years of flawless daily use, my grinder is doing the same as most others in these reviews - the automatic feature no longer works and I need to repeatedly press the button to make it grind. The motor also sounds weak and seems to get stuck a bit.
I've always cleaned my machine religiously so it's not that.
I gave it three stars because while it works it's great and it is well priced. So if you don't grind much coffee and don't want to spend too much then it should serve you well for a good few years. Read more

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4 out of 5 stars

A touch noisy, well actually loud!

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Review by Jacques M. on 17 March 2017

Two reasons it didn't get the fifth star: 1) It is noisy. Not going to do a grind while the significant other is snoozing/napping. 2) Would like better access to the burr grinder and exhaust for cleaning. Having got the downside out of the way, the good stuff follows: set it for two cups and it doses 14g always! Great for your doppio espresso! Grind is consistent. What more for the price!? Well worth the money. Read more

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This little burr grinder is at a very good price for a burr grinder. It is a neat unit and operates well, except it does have a few little idiosyncrasies particularly related to cleaning the grounds bin area - all parts of this bin opening need to be free of grounds to ensure operation, so its necessary to use the little brush after each use all around the grounds bin.
Also sometimes the beans get a little stuck in the grinder itself so it makes the noises but doesn't grind. I've found that it dislodges when you empty the top bean bin and shake it a little. Thanks to other reviewers comments that I've been able to make it work. Read more

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Product is great. Works well. Others have commented about static in the ground coffee container and I have experienced this, however it has no effect on the finished product except you just need to tap the container if there is some coffee grounds still left on the sides. Don't get clever like me and think you need the finest grind for your machine, the finest grind is too fine. I found 3 clicks from the finest works best. Read more

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I love my burr grinder. It is the only way to grind coffee.

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The settings allow you to make coffee to your taste and as many cups as you want.

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5 out of 5 stars

3 years and STILL going strong

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Review by Stephen P. on 4 December 2018

I received this for Christmas 3 years ago as I was and still am a coffee fanatic! I have used this on a regular basis ever since with every coffee bean imaginable. I found the perfect coarseness for my moka pot and I haven't changed that setting in years. It's about midway so I'm not sure if using super fine/course grinds would give people issues. Also, I'm lazy, I grind 12 cups worth of beans or more at a go and this grinder has never given me a problem once. probably put close on 100kg of beans through this unit. On the rare occasion beans settle in the hopper in such a way due to physics that they don't automatically drop into the grinders, much the same as what happens in salt grinders, I apply the same solution as I do with salt... pick the thing up and give it a little shake and then it whirrs away again happily. It is literally so good that my 5-year-old does all my grinding for me... still working on him to make the coffee as well. Read more

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I've only just received this item, and am very happy so far.

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5 out of 5 stars

grinds your coffee beans to your perfection

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Review by Cheryl S. on 15 June 2020, 1 month after purchase

Verified Owner

Excellent product and makes grinding so simple for that perfect coffee.

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Six years on and this grinder still performs. Clean it regularly and you won't be disappointed with the grounds it produces.

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The Krups Burr Grinder is a basic grinder that is just about the most affordable entrance into the world of burr coffee grinders. It is easy to use, has a fairly wide range of grind settings, and does look the part. It does struggle with grind consistency and is not good if you are wanting a grinder for French Press.

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A great coffee grinder that is reasonably priced. It's easy to use and clean. Compact in size, so it doesn’t take up loads of countertop space and it's relatively quiet in terms of coffee grinders.

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Happy with my purchase. Works well for what I need it to work for - which is making filter coffee. Have heard that its not ideal for espresso although havent tried myself.

The downsides are that it can be a bit of a mission to clean and it is pretty loud.

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I am happy so far. The grind is tuneable enough and gives a chance to experiment with grind size from fine to coarse.

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This product is versatile and so easy to use.

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4 out of 5 stars

New version - old favourite

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Review by Elize V. on 31 March 2022, 17 days after purchase

Verified Owner

Reviewed 2 weeks after receiving it.
We had a previous version which lasted 10+years? The buttons did break after the warranty period, but my husband wangled it and it lasted 10+ years being used every single day at least once or twice, making coffee for BIG mugs throughout the day. We work from home — we used it A LOT.

This new model/version is sturdier than the one we had. The bean 'bowl' at the top is higher and narrower. The grind settings are finer than the previous model, and works like a charm. The finest setting is definitely good enough for espresso — my husband gave it a test run. We use it mainly for drip filter, grinding a lot of beans for the day (once or twice a day, every day), keeping the grounds in an airtight container.

The manual explains how to set the grinder knob for cleaning the burr section. There will always be a little bit of static in the collection container in front, but I find using the brush to clean out both the "mouth" where the ground up coffee comes out, and wiping out the container when we pour the ground up coffee into an airtight container, helps to limit static.

This version seems a lot sturdier than the previous one. Hope it lasts as long. Read more

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There is a serious issue with the design and durability of the power button.

I bought one for myself and a family member, the power button gave out on both.

Very disappointed.

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Keep it clean.

When filling bean tends to slip into the top slot and the machine won't work. The top must be all the way in and a bean will prevent the proper release of the safety button.

See that receiving cup is properly in or the machine will not work.

I also thought it was broken until I turned it upside down and beans fell out and until I noticed the reception cup is not fully in. Read more

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For the price, it's the best coffee grinder by far. It is superb, with a wide range of grind size settings, and a fairly large capacity.

However, note that with proper care, it will last an absolute maximum of two years. My last three lasted about 5 years in total.

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I've just ordered my 3rd Krups grinder in 15 years. I grind 45 grams of coffee every day with this grinder and I've had very few problems. The previous two grinders lasted 6 to 8 years with daily use.

Those with issues with this grinder need to check two things:

1. Coffee grinds blocking the switch where the grind container goes into the machine

2. A single coffee bean in the gap between the body of the grinder and the bean hopper cover can stop the hopper lid from activating the switch and the grinder will not turn on.

Both of my previous grinders were retired after the switch in the front broke off and left me having to use a piece of wood to activate the switch which is not ideal.

Replacement burrs are easy to find. The grinder is relatively easy to clean.

The grind is consistent but sometimes clumps. Perfect for filter grind, french press and Aeropress. The grind settings are NOT step-less and I wouldn't recommend this grinder if you want fine control over an espresso grind.

Also do not adjust the grind from coarse to fine while the grinder is off. You must run the grinder while adjusting the grind.

I would highly recommend this workhorse of a grinder. There is no better burr grinder on the market at this price point.

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This grinder is easy to use and comes with different settings from coarse to fine. Very good quality, perfect for home use and can grind enough coffee for your daily needs.

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Had this grinder for 8 years and sent it in for repairs once and it's still going strong. I bought 3 more as presents for my siblings. We're all super happy.

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This is an excellent grinder — a very nice sized collection box — great variable grind size settings. Simple operation and easy to clean.

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I've owned this grinder for a couple of years and it worked well. My only minor gripe was that the grind collector is plastic and not glass, which causes static and which in turn makes the coffee grind sick to the sides of the collector.

However, as with many other reviewers, my grinder has stopped working recently. It still grinds, but only for a half a second or so. It's not possible to hold the button in to keep grinding, which means pressing the button at least 20 times to get single moka pot's worth. *Very* annoying.

For 700 bucks, this grinder is very expensive for just one or two years' operation. Krups obviously has a poor product here. I'd rather go for a mechanical burr grinder next time and get some exercise with my morning cup :) Read more

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My grinder is a few years old now and when it works, it works beautifully, but mine broke just after the end of the warranty period. I bought my mom the same one and she hasn't had one problem with it (yet), but mine is now in for repairs for the second time. The automatic grind function stops working (PC board failure), so you have to keep pulsing the grinder until you think you have enough ground coffee. Can't really say if I recommend this or not, as I know of a few people who love theirs. Read more

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4 out of 5 stars

Reliable workhorse of a grinder

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Review by John-Michael B. on 18 June 2013

We use this grinder in our Test Kitchen at Yuppiechef HQ and I have one at home too. It grinds coffee beans reliable and consistently. The varying degrees of the grinder make it ideal for grinding for French press, moka pot or the Aeropress. It also shuts off automatically once you have selected your desired quantity keeping waste to a bare minimum.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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We have had this grinder for close to two years and use it almost daily. It has come on holiday with us and we rave about it to friends. I am surprised to see the negative reviews, and only took notice as we were about to order it as a thank you gift... I think we still will! Really great value for a burr grinder. I give it 5 stars as I can't think what more one could want from a grinder.

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I've been using this grinder daily for over a year at home, in my office, and I even brought it along on holiday.
It's easy to use and gives a good, consistent grind that you'd otherwise only get for a much higher price.
The one big downside is it's very, very loud, especially as it grinds the last beans in the hopper. You won't want to use this at 5am while everyone is asleep.

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We bought this grinder a few months ago and are experiencing problems with 'escaping' of ground coffee. After experimenting, I have found that the hole which feeds the ground coffee into the plastic holder needs to be cleaned after each use. What also helps is to hold the plastic container firmly in place, which is not ideal — the idea being that you put the beans to be milled and you should be free to do something else!!
I see from the reviews above that other people have experienced similar problems. I am in two minds whether I should return to Yuppiechef so that it can be sent to the agent for assessment or simply accept that it is a flaw in the design of the machine??!! I would not recommend it to a friend, but if someone asked my opinion, I would explain my reservations. My husband chose the grinder but neither of us read the reviews — a mistake which won't be repeated in the future. Read more

I would not recommend this product to a friend.

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