Conspicuous by its absence is any mention of grinding coffee. Can anyone address this issue?
216559
I have not tried grinding coffee in it, however, I don't believe it would give you the even consistency you may be looking for, however, this is a great chopper/grinder and it grinds items really fine if you hold the button down but sometimes everything does get ground equally.
216560
We also grind our own coffee. When comparing the blades on the Cuisinart with our burr grinder, the two look nothing alike. Based on the force it takes to properly grind coffee beans, I would say you'd be better off with a true coffee grinder and leave this appliance to the task of making lovely sauces and pulverizing vegetables.
216561
Humm. Interesting question but I doubt that the results would be considered a great grind as serious coffee drinkers grind their coffee in a burr grinder, not a blade grinder.
1247525
I have found the link below helpful on the grind setting for each method. I tweak it based on my liking and coffee properties.http://www.thecoffeechaser.com/a-guide-to-grinding-your-beans/
551488
Not at all. Water temp is too low and grind is too coarse resulting in weak coffee and double usual bean usage. Looking for a new one now.
1475504
No built in grinder.But unlike another response, I have enjoyed this machine immensely. I'm not a daily user but it's definitely hot and the espresso quality depends a lot on your bean choice.
314528
The Grind Control button, on the front in the middle, goes from 2 to 12, is the only way I know to change the amount of coffee. It could be accidentally knocked to a different number. That's what has happened to me when I am cleaning the chute. If that is not the problem, I'd contact Cuisinart and I hope you're still under warranty.
1983681
Mine did at first but with regular care it has gone away. Took a while though. Besides that I am completely satisfied with this quality grinder.
1368230
I had no problem with grinds in the unopened machine, but sounds like it wasn't cleaned after testing.
1385941
yes, sometimes i get some coffee grinds in the cup. Use paper filters solves the problem.
1642006
No it doesn't. The degree of douse grind is a function of how long the user grinds the beans.
481855
I have found this to be something inherent with these small grinders. I solve this issue by gently shaking the unit while grinding product. This is my third grinder of this size I've had in the last 15 years and this unit grinds the fastest of any I've used.
2194804
There is no grinder on this coffee maker. You must use a separate grinder for whole beans or use ground coffee.
481851
No the grind is not even. I usually sift and try regrinding the coarse bits. I am usually trying to get a fine powder though. I am not using it for coffee though. If you want an even grind for coffee you might want to consider some kind of burr grinder.
41234
It's possible that the grind is too fine. You need a fine grind and you need to tamp it well, but I had this problem with some coffee grounds that someone gave me, already pre-ground. If the grind is really fine, you might want to tamp it less. Tweak the grind a little until you find one that works right.
1188975
I've been using it for about 3 months. There are no grounds in the cup. There is a little bit of sediment when I finish my cup of coffee but I find it to not be a problem like some do . Coffee flavor is great. Some of the finer grinds of coffee cause this. I am not bothered by the sediment at the bottom. I own several Keurig machines and several Solofill V1 Gold Cup filters.
547247
I use ground coffee. I grind it extra fine and it seems to work. Not as fast as course ground. But it works.
2089786
Got the same problem. Think it's really the catcher being made from a very static inducing plastic. A change in plastic could help significantly. Does everyone here actually clean the burr and components after every brew? I haven't done it yet since I bought the thing. Is it necessary? What are the downsides? I use this every morning and having to clean the device, let alone the grounds that are all over my counter would be way too much maintenance.BTW, the coffee this thing creates tastes great. I'm not an afficianado by any means but I do know that I get consistent non-bitter tasting coffee compared to the blade grinders. Got the same problem. Think it's really the catcher being made from a very static inducing plastic. A change in plastic could help significantly. Does everyone here actually clean the burr and components after every brew? I haven't done it yet since I bought the thing. Is it necessary? What are the downsides? I use this every morning and having to clean the device, let alone the grounds that are all over my counter would be way too much maintenance.BTW, the coffee this thing creates tastes great. I'm not an afficianado by any means but I do know that I get consistent... » Read More Got the same problem. Think it's really the catcher being made from a very static inducing plastic. A change in plastic could help significantly. Does everyone here actually clean the burr and components after every brew? I haven't done it yet since I bought the thing. Is it necessary? What are the downsides? I use this every morning and having to clean the device, let alone the grounds that are all over my counter would be way too much maintenance.BTW, the coffee this thing creates tastes great. I'm not an afficianado by any means but I do know that I get consistent non-bitter tasting coffee compared to the blade grinders. « Show Less
1234540
It is a fine grind, like coffee. I brewed it in a small auto drip coffee maker (cone filter) but found it very week even when made with an enormous quantity. Perhaps it might be better in a french press...I do not know, since I gave up on it!