1. Burr coffee grinder with 16-grind setting from drip coffee to pump espresso
2. 100-watts of power; grinds coffee for 2 to 10 cups then stops automatically
3. Low RPM speed motor grinds evenly to prevent beans from burning
4. Hopper holds up to 1/2-pound of whole beans and removes easily for cleaning
5. Measures 6 by 8 by 11 inches

Editorial Review :

Lello Ariete Burr Coffee Grinder

Customer Review :

3.5 years of service

I purchased this in July of 2006. It has worked well for three and a half years. In that time we've made about 1400 to 1500, 10 cup pots of coffee. It is very loud and has a high frequency component to the sound that can be very penetrating. Plan to leave the room. I have tools in my wood shop that are more quiet. Grind is pretty consistent. It has a wide range of grinds but doesn't get as fine as I would like for espresso. I've used it almost exclusively for drip grind which is does quite well. As with many plastic-bodied units, it can develop a static charge while grinding which can result in quite a mess when you pour the ground coffee out.

Just recently we had a problem with the cutters shifting and I'm afraid the unit is at the end of it's life. I made a temporary fix but I'm looking for a replacement. My investment ended up being about 3 cents per 10 cup pot which I think is very fair. Because of that, I would rate it a good investment for the price.

Coffee technology is addictive. My previous grinder was a blade unit that sold for about half the price of this one. My next grinder will be quieter and be more facile at finer grinds, but I expect to pay at least twice as much as this one for the new unit. This really is a nice grinder for people early in their coffee addiction. It did what we asked it to do and held up for a reasonable period of time.

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Stand By!

I am currently in the market for a new grinder. I purchased this one, after much research. I thought I was getting a good product, but I am not at all happy with it. I've had it for about 4 years, but it hasn't worked right for most of that time. You have to stand with it, holding the dispense cup tightly to the machine, so that it operates. The bottom of the dispense cup came apart a while ago, so I had to tape it back together. I would never recommend this piece to anyone. I paid $90 for it, through Amazon, and now look how cheaply they're selling it! I shouldn't have had to stand next to the machine, holding the catch compartment tightly to the machine. Ridiculous!

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I regret buying this $50 coffee grinder

This $50.00 coffee grinder clogs up where the grounds come out. The plastic ground coffee receptacle is difficult to use because the top is not connected, so the top falls into the container, it falls off, etc. It is too high maintenance for my taste. I never used a burr grinder before and will never use one again. I bought this for our office use and want to return it for one that just grinds the coffee.

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Great grinder

We've been using this grinder for a year now. Daily, sometimes 2-3 times daily. It continues to perform well. Yes, it's loud - it's a grinder. Setting the grind coarseness is easy. Clean up is easy. We are very pleased with this product.

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Awesome Lello Ariete Burr Coffee Grinder

This product is awesome. From the variable grinding options that run a full spectrum (very coarse to fine) to the selection of exactly how many cups one wishes to make. I've never had a fresher cup of coffee (FYI I use a french press;I grind exactly 2 cups and it's perfect every time. Love this product.

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1. Hands free operation
2. Adjustable grind selection
3. Unique easy-wind internal cord wrap
4. Extra-large capacity
5. Stainless bowl and blades

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Hamilton Beach Custom Grinder eliminates the guessing on coffee grinding- with it's automatic preset coffee grind levels .Grinds up to 15-cups of beans , with one -touch operation. Has a convenient internal cord storage- platinum color.

Customer Review :

Not great...

I didn't care for this grinder. It creates a ton of static when it's grinding so that the grounds stick to the cup, the grinder, your hands, everything, and make mess. It's also a bit of a pain to have to make sure the lid is completely locked before grinding... if you get a bit of grounds in the locking area, it gets very finicky. It also won't grind the beans evenly. I get beans crushed to powder and nearly whole in the same cup.

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Broken in the box!

This grinder didn't get great reviews anyway....but the one I received was poor construction and fell apart in the box it was shipped in! Of course Amazon was great about the return & refund, but what a disappointment!

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Great coffee grinder

This is a great coffee grinder. It does an excellent job grinding beans for both my drip coffee machine and my espresso machine - other machines I've tried do not grind the beans fine enough for the espresso machine.

I also love that I can turn it on, leave it and it turns itself off automatically and the cord stowage feature is so useful.

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Great coffee/seed grinder

We bought this when our old Krupps started making loud bearing noises.
I really like it. The auto turn off is wonderful. No more holding my finger on the start button.
The cord winder in the base is a great idea. No more tangled power cords.
It is very easy to use. We like strong coffee, so I grind it very fine.
If you did put 12 or more coffee measures in this I think it would overflow, that is the reason I didn't give it 5 stars.
I make 8 cups and it is pretty full after it grinds.
I am going to buy the new Hamilton Beach grinder to grind flax seeds.
I don't think that this model is sold any more, but the new model looks similar.


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Longevity

Had the product for over three years, still working flawlessly! Very easy and simple to use, just clean with a wet paper towel afterwards.

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1. Coffee grinder with tempered-steel conical burrs
2. Removable top hopper holds a fourth pound of beans
3. 9 grind settings, from coarse to very fine; automatic shut-off
4. Stiff brush included for cleaning oils and other remains from blades
5. Measures 6-1/2 by 3-3/4 by 10 inches; 1-year warranty

Customer Review :

Defective and returned

The packaging from the manufacturer was inadequate to protect the product and it arrived broken. When returned, Amazon had no others in stock for replacement. So, we ordered a Virtuoso by Baratza -- it is FAR superior to the La Pavoni because it has all the same features but is sturdy yet sleek in design, quiet when operating, and has virtually NO coffee dust when grinding. We are thrilled the La Pavoni was broken and we were forced to look elsewhere. Save yourself problems and mess, get the Virtuoso.

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1. Baratza Vario 885 Coffee Grinder
2. Urnex Cafe Wipz Coffee Equipment Cleaning Wipes
3. Urnex 17-GRINDZ12-40 Grindz Coffee Grinder Cleaner

Editorial Review :

Baratza Vario Grinder is here!

This is the grinder every coffee professional needs at home and every serious coffee enthusiast should own.The Vario Grinder quickly allows the user to dial in the grind setting from Espresso to French Press to Vacuum Pot to Chemex and back again. Furthermore the Vario Grinder has a second grind adjustment lever for making minute refinements to each setting.

The Vario is a commercial quality grinder with 54mm ceramic flat burrs with a throughput of 1.9 grams per second and an innovative, macro-micro grind adjustment with 230 settings. The sleek contemporary design, small foot print, and adjustability for any style of coffee also make it perfect as a home grinder.

Below are some of the incredible features of the Baratza Vario Grinder:

Mahlkonig 54mm ceramic flat burrs:

Stay sharper longer. Ceramic has a 1.5 -2.0X longer life than steel burrs

Keeps the coffee cool by limiting the amount of heat transferred from the burrs to the grinds.

Grind on Demand with Electronic Dosing

Grinds only the coffee you require for each shot directly into your espresso porta filter.

Eliminates the risk of stale ground coffee common in mechanical dosing units.

0.1 second adjustable steps (0.2 grams)

Three, user programmable grind time buttons

Innovative dual cam grind adjustment:

The right hand lever lets you choose what type of grind you'd like.The lever on the left lets you fine tune the grind within the range you've selected for a perfect grind.

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"La Moka" burr grinder Large 8.8 ounce bean hopper with seal tight lid. 2 to 12 cup Automatic dial setting. 9 grind settings from coarse to fine. Steel burrs, ABS shock resistant plastic case. on/off switch. Raised feet. ETL safety listing. Volt 110/120 watts. 2 year warranty on motor only Designed by la Pavoni, Made in China Height: 10" - Widht: 5" - Depth: 6" Unit Weight: Gross 4 lbs. Not Suitable for turkish grinds or lever machines.

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