Freshly ground coffee beans are the defining element for great tasting coffee. This beautifully engineered coffee grinder has a precision motor that uniformly cuts beans rather than crushing them for optimal coffee flavor. Sleek black design complements any kitchen decor. Grinds 1.6 ounces. Two-year limited warranty.

Reader Reviews
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.

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