Capresso 555.01 Burr Grinder Select, Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CapressoBrand: Capresso
Model: 555.02
Color: Black
Product features:
- Grinds enough beans for two to 16 cups of coffee
- Electronically sensor for precision grinding
- 17 grind selections, including for espresso, drip, French press, percolator
- Large container removes for pouring out ground coffee
- Burr grinding wheel removes for easy cleaning
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Capresso 555.01 Burr Grinder Select, Black
Customer Review: 2 Years of use and going strong!
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading some of the negative reviews I decided to stand up for this great little machine. I bought mine from Amazon over 2 years ago (mine is model 555) and have been very satisfied with it for several reasons. I like to brew using different methods, though primarily pump espresso, and the grind has always been perfect for the process used. The grind is consistent and my coffee is always perfect. I have been grinding my own beans for over 20 years and used several different grinders, but this is unequivocally the best I have used. I only have problems with static when the humidity is too low, but have found this easy to overcome. The only problem I have had is the plastic receptacle recently cracked, but this was easily and inexpensively replaced by Capresso. As for the noise, grinders are noisy - no getting around it. But really, who cares? It only lasts a few seconds.
Bottom-line: if you want consistently even grind and variety, this is a great grinder.
UPDATE: June 2010
I still use this same grinder almost daily. It consistently grinds perfect coffee. I have been putting it through the rigors for over 6 years. What more could I ask? I surely received my money's worth. I even upgraded it to 5 stars, regardless of the receptacle replacement. How rare to spend so little money and get so much use from a product.
Description of Capresso 555.01 Burr Grinder Select, Black
By precisely grinding coffee beans at any of 17 degrees of coarseness or fineness this electric grinder makes it possible to enjoy full-flavored espresso, drip, French press, and percolator coffee in moments. The grinder has a portion-control container that sends enough beans into the grinder for two cups each time the container's lid is turned a "click." Two clicks means enough for four cups and so on up to eight clicks for 16 cups. The container is removable so beans can be stored in the refrigerator. A bowl beneath the container accepts already-ground coffee to be further ground according to preference by turning the grind-selector dial to one of the 17 positions. The container into which ground coffee flows can be removed for pouring out the coffee. The burr grinding wheel also removes for easy cleaning. With the portion-control container in place, the grinder, clad in black plastic, measures 11-1/2 inches high. --Fred BrackGrinders & Roasters
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