Bodum 5679-01USA C-Mill Blade Grinder | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bodum
Category: Kitchen
Buy: $19.00 - $32.99
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Rating:  18 reviews
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
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| Features:
| • | Slanted bowl grinds beans evenly | | • | 45-gram capacity | | • | One-touch operation | | • | Stainless steel bowl and blade | | • | Cord storage on bottom of unit |
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Product Description
The slanted bowl of the Coffee Mill Blade Grinder gently rotates the beans as it crushes them, resulting in a more even grind. Able to handle 45 grams of beans at a time, the UL-listed unit features a convenient one-touch operation. Grinder bowl and blade are made of stainless steel, with a plastic top and convenient cord storage underneath. Imported.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 Minor issues make it 2 star vs 3 star October 5, 2008
NoTexasCowboy (Dallas, Texas)
I received the grinder and decided to use it before my trip to test it. To test, I ground 20 grams of coffee in my burr grinder at a medium setting and 20 grams of the same coffee in the Bodum. I then screened the two grinds and visually examined the results. The Bodum had about the same amount of 'fines' as the burr grinder. Too little to weigh on a scale sensitive to 1 gram. The grind itself was a bit of what you would expect from a whirley blade, much less consistent is size than the burr grinder. However, it was quite usable for traveling, which is what I had bought it for. Tasting the cups produced by the two grinders brewed in an Aeropress did show a difference, but not one that would make it a bad choice. The Bodum's cup was a bit thinner, and was less defined than the cup produced with the burr grinder, losing a bit of the range produced by the burr grinder. Again, for travel use, not bad at all.
Now, the downside. The Bodum arrived with the 'retractable' cord unable to be extended. No matter what I try, the cord will not come out and I will need to return it for service. This makes it next to useless for the purpose for which I bought it, which was to have a portable grinder with which to travel. The other thing that bothers me in using this for it's intended purpose is it's weight. (which is not a bad thing if you use it as your primary grinder) it weighs a bit more than it looks like it would, and as travelers know today, weight becomes an issue. Minor issue really, but an issue.
Would I use this for my primary grinder? Not a chance. Would I use it as emergency backup to my burr grinder? Yes, and fix the burr grinder as quickly as possible. Would I recommend this as a travel grinder? I think there are better choices out there, and the quality control issues force me to deduct a star. It is what it is, a whirley blade grinder that (almost) works.
 Best of the Small Whirlys April 8, 2008
Robert Blickle (SC, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a very nice and efficient small whirling blade grinder. I have had one for several years and like it much better than the other popular models (Krups etc.) that I've owned previously. It is an outstanding value.
As usual some of the reviews here make no sense. I recommend you take them with a load of salt.
It grinds plenty fast so grind only what you need and more importantly, a reasonable amount at a time and you won't have problems getting the grind size you want. I find the sound much less annoying than others I've owned/used.
peace
bb
Cracked lid out of the box February 27, 2008
Susie (CA United States)
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
Unfortunately I didn't open the box after having this grinder for a year. Half of the lid was shattered in the box, which makes the on/off switch not function. Great - I was eagerly awaiting my morning coffee and now not only did I lose my investment in this grinder but I have to go buy coffee.
 Not worth the trouble. January 6, 2008
ReDVsion (Denton, TX)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Bodum C-Mill does grind beans consistently, in the sense that you'll get the exact same mix of coarse and finely ground beans regardless of how long you grind the beans, how much you shake the grinder, or how many beans you fill it with. After you're finished grinding, you'll be happy to find plenty of coffee lavishly strewn over your countertop after you open the lid, which is interesting since so much of it sticks to the bottom of the thing. After you've tapped, shaken, scraped and cursed most of the coffee out, cleanup is a breeze. Simply rinse out the lid under the faucet and wipe the inside of the unit with a paper towel, ignoring the fact that there are all kinds of crevices where grinds can get stuck and are nearly impossible to remove, unless you'd like to spend another 10 minutes diligently removing them with a q-tip.
I honestly can't think of anything positive to say about this grinder. Cord storage? A practically useless feature. Design? My blender is more eye-catching, and to be honest I could care less what it looks like, as long as it works as it should. It amazes me that something so simple could fail so totally at its intended function, and I'm really surprised that there are any positive reviews for this product. It also surprises me how few coffee grinders there are that have a washable grinding chamber; I would have thought that would be a common feature nowadays. Cleaning out coffee grinds is not a task I prefer doing in the morning, or ever.
I got this as a gift, so I'm stuck with it for a while, but I'd highly recommend looking elsewhere for a grinder, unless you enjoy frustration.
 Maybe they got a bad batch.....?? August 24, 2007
Peyton's Mom (Wherever the ARMY sends us!)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was gifted this item & LOVE it! It outperforms the $45 Melitta one that just died.
If the coffee isn't ground fine enough or if it's inconsistant within the same batch, perhaps you have overfilled it. I use it daily to grind coffee for a 12 cup maker (and we like ours STRONG!!) & it handles that just fine.
I feel it's certainly worth the price, which is inexpensive compared to some!
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