Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder, Black

Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder, Black | a great choice

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Capresso 560.01 In...

	Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder, Black Capresso Capresso average customer review:based on 321 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Efficient and Quiet

After my old grinder stopped running and couldn't be repaired for less than the cost of the machine, I looked for the highest rated burr grinder under $100, and this was it (with Amazon's discounted price.) My old one was messy and loud, and this one is really quiet for a grinder. The plastic or acrylic that the hopper and ground coffee container are made of is less prone to static electricity than my other one, which makes the machine easier to keep clean. And the coffee tastes better! I agree with the other reviewers that say the grounds are more even and don't get as heated during grinding, which helps preserve the flavor.

There are only a few things I would change to make this an even better product, including adding a switch mechanism that wouldn't let the machine start without the ground coffee container in place - that would prevent a terrible mess when you're in a hurry and not paying close enough attention. I would also add an "off" switch to stop the machine if the timer was set for too long so you wouldn't have to change the grind setting to make the blades stop.

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a great choice

Ive used this grinder nearly daily for well over a year and the consistency of the grind on any of the settings I have needed has been outstanding for the price. For French press the course settings are perfect and for an espresso I get a nice fine grind. Other grinders I have had have come out so mixed with fine and course and that is a waste of coffee when you are looking for a fine grind. Cleans easily enough but only fault is the vibrations sometimes shake the collector container off just a mint and this then makes cleaning a bit more of a fuss.

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No more wrong size ground

Although the Capresso 560 Infinity is made in China, the quality is actually quite good. The slow motor is a very important feature for me as it reduces heat during the grinding process (from both the motor and the bean rubbing against themselves), and it also minimize "shattering" of the beans. The outer ring of the burr is a "floating" burr so you can easily take it out to clean it; it's not held in place by screws or clips. I washed the outer ring with water and it rusted a little bit, which I'm actually happy to see; it means the burr is made of high carbon steel so it is very hard (as oppose to stainless steel). However, this also means that it will have oxidation buildup over time so you should clean off the residual coffee ground as much as you can, preferably with a brush (don't wash it in water too often). The ground will build up quickly if you don't clean it often, and as others have pointed out, there is a lot of leftover ground in the base after each use. I would use a natural bristle brush to brush off the larger particles and buy a baby toothbrush for cleaning the crevices of the burrs. As for cleaning the base, hold the entire machine upside-down over the sink and use a dust blower (for your computer). The use of timer dial instead of a simple on/off switch annoyed me at first, then I realized this is a good safety feature, as I have the tendency to multitask and get distracted. The warranty is 1 year, and if you ever need to send it back for repair, shipping via UPS is covered.

Something else to note regarding these machines in general:
- Don't store whole beans in the freezer. If you try to grind frozen beans, it will create much more resistance for the motor as frozen beans are harder, in other words, the motor will burn-out prematurely. Frozen bean will also likely to shatter into much smaller pieces, and these smaller fragments will clog your portafilter. In addition, every time you take the beans out of the freezer, you introduce condensation to the beans, and moisture will destroy flavor.
- Most people will expect to clean a burr grinder the same way they clean a blade grinder, but the truth is due to the open moving parts in a burr grinder, a more frequent maintenance schedule is required. So don't expect trouble-free usage if you're not willing to clean the machines often. Personally I have three tools: a round natural bristle, the aforementioned baby toothbrush, and a popsicle stick with one end trimmed to a sharp point.

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Does what it's supposed to do

I've owned this grinder for a couple of months and did lots of research before I bought it. Most reviewers are satisfied with it, and I must say they are right.

Let me address one complaint some people have made: that it's hard to clean. Not true, unless by clean you mean the removal of every speck of ground coffee. The burrs are horizontally oriented, so you don't have the help of gravity to clear the grind chamber. But if you let the grinder continue to work after all the beans have been ground, then you will have only a small amount of grinds left in the grinding chamber. Tapping and tilting the grinder as it grinds will also help clear out the grind chamber. If you're super-fussy, you can sweep any remaining grinds away with the brush supplied with the grinder (or, even better, buy a slightly larger brush). Unlike some other grinders with burrs vertically oriented, access to the burrs is easy--there is nothing to take apart. You simply remove the bean hopper and lift off the top burr.

I gave this machine 4 stars because I wonder about the durability of the plastic parts. But I've seen that more expensive grinders, which might address this issue, also have their own drawbacks. The KitchenAid, for example, requires a screwdriver to get at the burrs.

Bottom line: this grinder is a good value, will produce excellent results and is easy to maintain.

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Capresso 560,yes it works, maybe too well.

I love my Capresso 560. For the idiots who reported before me that they can't shut the grinder off have never read the directions.
The coolest feature is the ability to stop the grind process by simply rotating the bean hopper to he right and then just let the timer run out.

Cleaning is a breeze. Simple to take apart and clean the burr grinders, although I use a bigger brush to clean the unit.

Two issues and the reason for the four stars:
First issue, the bottom receptacle (where the grounds collect) has a tendency to come loose. It is not a deal breaker and is a design flaw that can be remedied with 2 small adhesive magnets attached to the rear of the receptacle and the grinder.

Second issue, this unit grinds too well.
I have a Yama 5 cup vacuum pot and even on the most coarse option I am still having slow drain on some coffees I roast.

If you are looking for a good grinder for espresso, drip, manual, French press or vacuum pot then get the 560.
Even though I have grind issues I still love this grinder, very sturdy.

My brother also uses a Capresso 560 and has nothing but great things to say about it too.

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