Breville BCG450XL Conical Burr Grinder

This is an excellent grinder. Its my second burr grinder and it is almost perfect for the money. It does not grind 100% uniform, but close.

I've discovered that the grind of a coffee is as important as the quality of the coffee beans and getting a great cup of java, equivalent to the Starbucks of the world, starts with a good qualify bean and a good grind that's consistent. The Breville does almost as good as the commercial grade grinders that you find in most retail stores, except that you don't get the inadvertent taste of someone else's grind. It's easy to use and is quieter than most standard inexpensive grinders and it looks good sitting on the counter. For people that grind their coffee immediately before each brew, this grinder is ideal. For those who want to great a pound or two at a time, this will work, but it'll take a little longer than the grinder at the grocery store. The finest grind isn't quiet as fine as "Turkish grind, but closer to what you would use in your expresso coffee maker.

This is my third grinder, second burr grinder and I can't imagine a better grinder. Works great, not too loud, not much static build-up. Very consistent grind. I've owned for about 4 months without any problem. Highly recommended!

Lasted less than a month.

I haven't sent it in for service because I don't think I want it back.

>It won't handle oily beans-- they just clog up the chute.
>Doesn't produce enough per cycle for a large American style brewer--you have to do it in batches.
>The small, oddly shapped ground receptical is hard to empty and has to be inserted *just* so or the grinder won't work.

Why is a good grinder so hard to find?

I have had this grinder for two months now and it has been great. I live with four other coffee lovers so it gets used a lot. Very consistent, fairly quiet, easy to clean and use, and no static problems. I would definitely recommend this grinder over a cheaper model.