KitchenAid BCG100ER Blade Coffee Grinder, Empire Red

It is working great for over 3 years which says a lot about this product.

Nothing could be more straightforward in its operation than this little grinder. Adjusting the grind from coarse to ultra-fine is just a matter of pressing down the cover a few more seconds or a few less. Put the desired amount of coffee beans in the grinding hopper, which contains a permanently mounted blade, set it on the base, place the clear cup over it and press down. Count seconds according to the desired grind.

This grinder might be thought of as a chopper, since it has a blade, but it produces ground roast coffee that is indistinguishable from that produced by the high end grinding machines I have used. I have ground coffee using a small jar on my blender, and although the process would seem to be similar, the results are quite different. This little coffee grinder produces a nice uniform grind, and keeps the aroma inside better.

I like to make fresh-ground coffee for my coffee loving friends. Even decaf beans taste like the real thing! One friend sometimes stops in on the way to work to have me make coffee for her travel mug.

I used to say, "If my coffee is like mud, that's because it was just GROUND." But now my coffee tastes like--fresh coffee, with all its flavor, a coffee lover's delight.

Like most Kitchen Aid products, this grinder is very sturdy and seems like it would hold up to commercial use. That being said, it produces a very uneven grind. The consistency ranges from a fine dust to WHOLE BEANS THAT HAVEN'T EVEN BEEN TOUCHED BY THE BLADE all in the same batch of coffee. I'm normally a big fan a Kitchen Aid, but the cheaper Braun model I used to own was far superior to this grinder.

I have had absolutely no problems with this grinder. It works well, I grind the beans for about 17 seconds, and they're good to go... The aluminum cannister detaches from the base, making it easy to clean. I recommend this grinder...

I love this grinder. I have used 2-3 times a week now since 2004. Still works great and looks like new. The best part about this grinder is it comes apart for cleaning and washing when needed. I use it for fine grind too, my burr grinder couldn't hold up after a year and was a pain to clean. Love love this one.