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The Mr. Coffee IDS59 Chrome Coffee Grinder is a blade grinder. Its round grinding chamber has a large transfer lid that will hold enough coffee grounds for a 14 cup coffee maker without having to worry about spills. The unit will continue to grind your coffee beans to your perfection requirements for a long time.
This Mr. Coffee IDS59 blade grinder has rubber feet for added stability so it stays where you put it. In case the Chrome grinder does get knocked over, there is a safety switch as an added bonus.
Commercial espresso grinders by Cecilware vary from the Venezia II to the other Venezia espresso grinders. These grinders are models VGT, VGA and VGHDA. All three of theses models have micro grind control adjustments and a stroke counter, which indicates the number of cups ground. Model VGT has a manual timer and 2.5 inch grinding blades. Model VGA has the same blades as the VGT, the timer is automatic. The VGHDA is a heavy duty espresso grinder with an automatic timer. The grinding blades are 3.25 inches. This grinder grinds up to 4 lbs of coffee and doses them at 5.5 grams to 9 gram amounts. This Cecilware grinder is wider than the other commercial espresso grinders and weighs thirteen pounds more than the other models.
All the Venezia espresso grinders come with a cord and NEMA 5-15P plug. The VGT and VGA have a 1.5 horsepower motor while the VGHDA commercial espresso grinder has a 1 horse power motor. All three of these models are desired for the professional baristas who will use these commercial espresso grinders consistently.
Grindmaster grinders have been very popular and not all of them have been for commercial use. Coffee connoisseurs have found that the Grindmaster 835 is the only precision burr grinder that will grind their coffee to their strict requirements. These Grindmaster grinders are taller than other high end coffee grinders. They are 21.25 inches high compared to the high end grinders that are about 14 inches high. However, their hopper will hold 1.5 pounds of coffee beans.
The Grindmaster grinder 835 comes in cardinal red as well as bold black and has one-half horsepower motor. It also comes with a four year warranty on its burrs and one year on labor when used commercially. This means if you use this grinder at home the burrs will last twice as long. Burr grinders need to be cleaned after every time they are used whether they are for home use or commercial use. Because of the size of this machine and the size of the burrs, this Grindmaster grinder will grind your coffee beans much faster.
The Grindmaster model 835 has a compact space-saving size of only 7 inches wide. It has a powerful heavy-duty .5 hp motor with a built in circuit breaker and has a grind selection from Turkish to Coarse with a fast grinding time. The steep slope hopper promotes positive bean flow into bags that are from 8 to 11.5 inches in height. Other features include a bi-fold lid to the hopper, separate start and stop push buttons, a positive action bag switch. Other features of this commercial grinder include a stainless steel tidy tray with a pull out drawer and an attractive stainless steel front panel.
This grinder is often used in homes and is available in black or red, a festive color to lighten up a kitchen. Don’t discount commercial coffee grinders for home use. They will last forever and, they will do a better job than most of the best high grade household grinder.
Food Service Grinders
Food service grinders offer a wide range of grind settings from course to Turkish powder. Food service grinders are found in restaurants, coffee houses, fast food restaurants, delis, pizza restaurants, and fine tea houses. They are also found in hotel restaurants and high end short term convalescent care centers. These usually have long-lasting burr grinders that are dependable work horses, yet economical. These grinders come in one, two and three portion hoppers. This allows the server to brew select portions of, say, a fresh ground decaf, a fresh ground light roast and a fresh ground dark (robust) roast coffee. Burr grinders also grind flavored coffees as well without creating a burnt flavor or taste. Most food service grinder companies offer a 3 year warranty.
Commercial Retail Coffee Grinders
Retail Grinders Retail grinders are those you find at the grocery store or a specialty store where you can grind your own coffee by the pound. Usually they have one or two, sometimes more, different brands of coffee beans already in a sack that you can empty into the hopper at the top of the grinder. This way you are grinding a select amount of coffee; 1 or 2 lbs. The grinders offer a number of click-stop grind settings. The best grinders offer settings from Turkish powder for espresso machines to course grinds for percolators and French press coffee makers. Many grinders today have safety and ETL sanitation ratings and are RoHas approved, which means they do not have any toxic metals in the manufacture of that commercial grinder. Grindmaster offers a four year grinder warranty on parts (or 30,000 lbs.) of ground coffee, whichever comes first and one year labor; all other parts are 2 years with 1 year labor.
Commercial Coffee Grinders
Commercial coffee grinders are for commercial purposes. The number one priority from each grinder company is the ability to guarantee uniform grinding with every setting available on that grinder. They are designed for continuous use, fast grind time, long time use with a heavy duty ½ horse power motor. Most are burr grinders, but blade grinders are available.
The first concern when buying a commercial grinder is what is the need and the amount of use. This immediately leads to the three types of commercial coffee grinders. The three types of commercial coffee grinders are: retail grinders, food service grinders and last, but not lest espresso grinders.
Retail grinders are those you find at the grocery store or a specialty store where you can grind your own coffee by the pound.
Food service grinders are found in restaurants, coffee houses, fast food restaurants, delis, pizza restaurants, and fine tea houses. They are also found in hotel restaurants and high end short term convalescent care centers, hospitals, restaurants, pizza places, coffee roasting shops and large corporations where they want to serve their clients a great cup of coffee.
Commercial espresso grinders offer an exclusive set of grind settings. These grinders have dosers for the barista. The automatic espresso grinders keep the doser chute full of ground espresso coffee that is ready for dispensing right into the porta-filter of the espresso machine. When the doser becomes low the grinder automatically grinds the right amount to refill the doser. Another espresso grinder for the advanced barista offers a manual timer. Commercial coffee grinders are essential for heavy duty or technical grinding.
Toastess Delfino DLCG-559 Intelligent Coffee & Spice Grinder
If you want to grind spices for the freshest taste in your recipes as well as coffee beans for the best tasting cup of coffee, then this Delfino DLCG-559 Intelligent Grinder provides the exceptional features you are looking for. The Intelligent grinder grinds coffee beans from coarse to espresso for the freshest cup of coffee. It has a powerful quiet motor with a precision stainless steel blade that grinds beans and spices quickly and uniformly. The one-touch operation of this Intelligent grinder offers 5 grind settings from coarse for seeds and French press to fine enough for espresso. The cup slider control has 4 settings of 2, 4, 8 and 12 cups. This grinder has a retractable electrical cord to keep your counter space neat and save.
The Delfino Intelligent grinder has a removable grinding chamber that is made of stainless steel and is dishwasher safe. The grinding chamber has a 15 cup capacity. The Delfino model DLCG-559 grinder is 5.1″ high by 6.1″ wide and 9.1″ deep and weighs 3.1 pounds. It also has a one year warranty from Toastess.
Toastess Black and Stainless Steel Coffee and Spice Grinder
This marvelous electric grinder is great for grinding coffee beans, spices, and more. It has a 1.8 ounce (50-grams) capacity and a powerful, yet quiet motor. The Toastess Coffee and Spice Grinder features a powerful yet quiet motor that unobtrusively grinds coffee beans and spices while your other appliances whirr and whine in the background. Its fast blade speeds grind quickly and uniformly without burning the coffee beans or any spice you would like to grind in just a few seconds. This grinder has pulse control so you can grind your coffee beans or spices to the exact grind you want from coarse to fine. With a clear plastic domed top, you can see inside the bowl to check if the beans or spices are ground to your satisfaction. It also has an auto shut-off for safety and a convenient cord wrap in the base of the grinder.
A safety mechanism prevents the machine from operating unless the lid is properly shut. A lock and unlock icon indicates whether the lid is in its right position. This avoids beans and spices flying all over the place if accidentally started before the lid is on.
To keep your table or counter uncluttered, a cord wrap is provided. Standing at a shade over eight inches with a diameter of approximately four inches, the TCG-357 is not a huge appliance. With its brushed stainless steel case that is accented with black plastic, it actually looks sleek. You can leave it standing next to your coffeemaker or spice racks, ready to do its job whenever you run out of coffee or spice grounds.
The model TCG-357 measures 4.2 inches wide by 4.2 inches deep by 8.29 inches high. It weighs 2 pounds and comes with a 1 year warranty.
Nesco Professional Coffee Grinder BG88PR
An excellent cup of coffee starts with fresh coffee beans. The Nesco® Professional Burr Grinder delivers the consistently even grind with lower heat generation that ensure the maximum flavor retention of your coffee. Select from 17 grind settings from Espresso to French press. Hopper holds 8.8 ounces – over a half pound. You can even grind your own flax seeds in our burr mill!
Whether you’re a coffee drinker or an espresso drinker, grinding your beans fresh is one thing you can do to ensure your cup of java tastes great. The burr grinding plates use a process to grind the beans into a uniform size using less friction. This process protects delicious oils for maximum flavor and aroma for the best coffee results. A truly excellent cup of coffee starts with he freshest ground coffee beans so grind only what you need on demand. The Nesco Burr Grinder features 17 grinding settings from fine to coarse to match all brewing methods. Create the perfect grind from espresso to drip to French press. The large 8.8-ounce bean hopper comes with a safety lid and both hopper and lid are see-through. There is a fully automatic selector for up to 12 cups with an on/off switch and auto shutoff. The slip resistant, vibration free base keeps the grinder from sliding on your countertop. Easy-to-read cup measurements are on the front of the ground bean bin in the front.
How to use your Burr Grinder:
1. Remove all packaging materials before using first time.
2. Put lid on grounds bin and slide into coffee grinder, pushing it back until it clicks into place.
3. Remove hopper lid from bean hopper.
4. Put required amount of coffee beans in bean hopper, the amount will vary with the type of coffee and your own taste. We suggest one tablespoon of ground coffee for one 6 oz. cup of coffee.
5. Replace hopper lid on bean hopper.
6. Move grinding size wheel to desired setting. The wheel is marked as 1 (fine) to 9 (coarse) with settings midway between each number. As a guide, we suggest 1-3 for Espressos, 4-6 for filtered coffeemakers and 7-9 for Percolators, Urns, etc.
7. Set timer to the number of cups to be ground: 0 – 12. This is only a guide as Fine grinding will take longer than Coarse grinding.
8. Plug cord into 120 volt electrical outlet. If it does not fit, rotate plug 180°, if it still does not fit contact a certified electrician. This plug has a wider prong on one side than the other.
9. Press and release On/Off switch. The coffee grinder will start, the beans will begin to fall between grinding wheels and ground coffee will be ejected into grounds bin.
10. When the coffee grinder stops, press On/Off switch and remove plug from electrical outlet.
11. If you need to grind more coffee, please wait one full minute before reusing.
12. Clean grinder after each use. Coffee left over can become stale and get mixed in with next batch. Clean grinder even when you want to grind another batch right away. This makes sure you have the full amount you just ground.
Caution:
1. After one minute of use (12 Cups), let grinder cool for one minute before reusing.
2. Do not operate more than 2 minutes at one time.
3. Before cleaning, turn timer to “0” (off) and press On/Off switch. Then remove plug from electrical outlet. It is now ready to be cleaned.
4. The grinding wheels are fixed and cannot be removed.
5. See Warranty book page 5 about repairs.
6. Remember to send the coffee grinder warranty card to Nesco.