| The aroma of freshly ground coffee is tough to beat--and so is this Capresso burr grinder. While the machine feels somewhat lightweight and not overly durable, it does a fine job of uniformly grinding the beans at hand. The grind selector allows you to choose the size suitable for your coffee machine, while the electronic timer lets you grind beans for the appropriate number of cups. Once in a while, when the bean container is full, the beans tend to get caught in the grinder--but a quick shake of the contraption should dislodge any rogue beans and start the grinding action again. The burr grind wheel is removable for easy cleaning. This machine is easy to operate, but the lack of an instruction manual may prove an obstacle for the mechanically challenged. --Marcela Broussard |
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 Counterpoint to negative reviews |
| Review Date: July 24, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Mark Borchers, The Woodlands, TX USA |
| I've been using this model of the Capresso burr grinder for about four years. I am bewildered by some of the negative comments I see on Amazon, for they are directly contradictory to my experience. The only disadvantage that I'll concede on this model is that it's not the right choice for high volume grinding for a large number of people. At home for an individual or a couple, it's hard to imagine a better solution or a better value. The price is great for a burr grinder. Mine has been producing accurate grinds without fail for the entire four-year period I've owned it. Visitors who grind their own coffee have commented that it's comparatively quiet. It won't dust your kitchen as long as you don't forget to slide the hopper into place (knock on wood). It has 1-9 coarseness settings. It does seem that if you ALWAYS use the same grind, it kind of "settles in" to that setting. It may be a good idea to use varying settings occasionally. Highly recommended for any home user. |
Grinding perfection
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| Review Date: January 28, 2001 |
| Reviewer: , |
| This is the ideal grinder for a wide range of coffee drinks, from drip grind to Turkish. It handles dark-roast, oily beans efficiently. A perfect companion to several well-designed Capresso coffee and espresso makers. Much easier and more efficient to use than a blade grinder. The best burr grinder on the market! |
Does The Job Quite Well Considering........
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| Review Date: March 9, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Beverly Praiswater, |
I have had this model grinder (in black) in my kitchen for 5 years. It does a great job. While it is not a professional grinder which would cost hundreds (or, in some cases, over a thousand) of dollars, nor is it meant to serve as an espresso grinder, it grinds the coffee beans for a standard pot of coffee evenly and quickly. Realizing that it needs an occasional cleaning, this is easily done. It doesn't spew grounds all over the kitchen when it is properly used.
I also have another one that is 10 years old (in white). I use it infrequently for guests who like flavored coffee which tends to be much oiler, and thus needs a little more cleaning. Both make noise as this is what a small burr grinder does. Both of them also grind evenly which is necessary to get a good pot of coffee. And neither grind the coffee to where the grounds are hot (as a blade grinder) which will literally cook out the flavor before the water ever hits the grounds in the brewer.
Having owned a coffee business for several years in the past, I prefer to grind my straight coffee and my flavored coffee in separate appliances so as not to impart artificial flavors onto straight country-of-origin coffees. I have had many customers who were very happy with this grinder. If anyone has a problem with this grinder I would suggest re-reading the instructions. Without abuse, it does the job satisfactorily for a small home appliance. And the price is very reasonable for a little machine that has performed for many years.
Update: 2/2009 -- This grinder is still going strong and works as well as the day it arrived. If you love to grind your own fresh coffee, this will never disappoint you. |
Recommended for home use
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| Review Date: March 20, 2006 |
| Reviewer: S. M. Kerns, Charlotte Metro Area, SC USA |
| I bought this item for use in an office of 40 people, which is NOT recommended for this product. It's been receiving constant use for 3 months with only minor problems. It is slightly messy, but that is inherent to all home grinders. The mess that it does make is easy to clean with a damp cloth. The entire unit is easy to clean as well. The grinder is much quieter than I was expecting. (If you're looking for a silent grinder, there is no such thing.) I would recommend this product for home use to a casual coffee drinker. A coinsurer might not like it; however, the size of the grinds can be inconsistent at times. |
What am I doing right?
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| Review Date: November 1, 2002 |
| Reviewer: Happy Buyer, Houma, LA USA |
| Did I get the only well-made, fully-functioning, non grind-spewing Capresso 551.01 Coffee Grinder in the Universe? By reading some of these reviews, it seems so! I sympathize with those who are unhappy with this machine, but my experience has been nothing short of spectacular. The grinder is simple to use, makes a lot less noise than my old blade model, and it actually grinds from powder-fine to coarse (and in-between). It is easy to clean, nicely designed (black model), and it did come with full instructions. The critical test came when grinding for espresso, and the Capresso 551 passed the test with flying colors. It delivered a uniform and consistent grind which in turn produced a beautiful and bountiful crema on my poor-man's Krups Gusto. Rarely am I ever this satisfied with a product. Alas, I will concede that I have only had this machine for a few days. Good luck with your purchase. |
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