| KitchenAid KPCG100NP Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder, Nickel Pearl | 
| Brand: KitchenAid
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $178.44
You Save: $121.55 (41%)
Rating:  34 reviews
Color: Nickel Pearl
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11.4
Dimensions (in): 6 x 10 x 14
MPN: KPCG100NP
Model: KPCG100NP
UPC: 883049007908
EAN: 0883049007908
ASIN: B000JLFLXQ
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
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| Features:
| • | Coffee grinder with quiet DC motor and durable die-cast metal housing | | • | Adjustable stainless-steel cutting burrs for 15 different grind sizes; compact design | | • | 7-ounce glass bean hopper and coffee bin; low rpm operation preserves flavor | | • | Dishwasher-safe bean hopper, hopper lid, and coffee bin; cleaning brush included | | • | Measures 12 by 6 by 13-1/2 inches; 2-year hassle-free replacement warranty |
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Product Description
With Kitchenaid's Pro Line Series Burr Coffee Mill combines commercial performance with dazzling style and compact design. Prepare the finest coffee and espresso in your own kitchen -- the 2.25" diameter stainless steel cutting burrs provide superb grind consistency for espresso, French press & everything in between. The DC motor and gear reduction system work to minimize the frictional heating, thus preserving coffee flavor and aroma. Durable 7-ounce capacity glass hoppers limit the static cling of grounds to the sides of the containers, for more grounds & a better brew. Color - Nickel Pearl Dimensions (WxDxH) - 10.25 x 6 x 13.5 Weight - 10.44 lbs.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Great for espresso! Plenty fine grind July 2, 2008
B. Drew (Minneapolis, MN)
I agree with all the positive reviews. Now, if you are reading this, I am sure you already know that burr grinders are superior to blade grinders in every way, and the question is which grinder to buy?
A little background: I am a coffee lover, but also a coffee realist. There are some out there who bestow mystical properties upon coffee equipement. I cannot claim that this grinder will give your espresso the special voodoo magic that a Mazzer Jolly will give your espresso. Hello people, this is a coffee grinder not a particle accelerator! The goals are 1. consistent grind that is adjustable 2. ease of use (i.e. not messy) 3. durability
CONSISTENCY
I was hesitant about this grinder only because some reviewers wrote that the grind is too course. I can't say they are wrong, because I have not used their espresso machines. But my experience is totally different. I have a Gaggia Carezza machine. When I first got the grinder my first shot was with the grinder set at "8" - it was so fine it completely blocked the filter and I had to abort the shot and start over. I continued experimenting and settled on the grinder set at "6.5" which provides perfect crema and 25 second extraction. Now, understand I tamp at the recommended 30-40 lb range. It is possible the people who complain about the lack of a fine grind do not tamp at all (not recommended) or are not tamping consistently at same pressure.
EASE OF USE
Another excellent feature is that I do not use the glass receptacle and instead dose directly into the filter basket (minimal mess) Don't even need a funnel. Also, my 2 year old doesn't cry like she used to from the horrible noise that my old grinder made. This grinder is as quiet as a grinder can realistically be.
DURABILITY
I know Kitchenaid makes appliances built to last which drew me to this grinder. Which other grinders are not built entirely of plastic and have a 2 year warranty at this price?
I hope this brief review is helpful - not supposed to be as complete as others (read them too), but directed at explaining a bit more why it is such a great value.
grind away May 23, 2008
Henry Boyd (Washington DC)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Better than sliced bread. I have gone through several coffee bean grinders especially trying to find one that ground coffee fine enough for my espresso maker and this is the one. The settings and the ability to adjust the grind not just with the dial but by ratcheting the burr I can finally get that powdery consistancy. Its beautiful to look at as well. It's the Roll-Royce of coffee bean grinders and I should know, I own a Rolls-Royce. Enjoy
 a heavy piece of metal May 10, 2008
cajun dad (Louisiana)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This grinder is built like a tank. When you take it apart, the metal gears are solid stainless steel pieces. The machine looks nice on the counter with its chrome finish.
However, the constant left-over powders are annoying. There has got to be a better design to prevent this. Also, I found the grind particles are not at all even, no matter how I adjust.
A nice looking machine but fall short on performance.
Quality Burr Grinder May 10, 2008
James H. Stach (Denver, Colorado United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Quality burr grinder. It's easy to operate. We use the coarse grind setting and get a coarse grind. The grind speed is slow as it should be and reasonably quite. The fly away coffee from static electricity is mostly gone due to the slow grind and glass container. It's well made and we expect it will outlast us. Highly recommended.
As good as promised! May 9, 2008
AJ (Houston, TX USA)
Very well made product. I hated to spend the money, but this is a gem. It's a quantum leap above anything else I've ever used. Gradually I've moved from the $20 grinders to the $50 burr grinders--two in a row. Now with this fine KitchenAid product, I hope to use it for a very, very long time.
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