Pros:
- Great price point - $20-ish for a decent little grinder
- Small size - only makes enough for one or maybe 2 cups of coffee, so good for travel
- Convenient adjustment mechanism (you twist a little clicky-nut at the bottom of the hopper)
- Hopper is small enough that you can grind directly into an Aeropress.
- Handle comes off for storage and to put beans in the hopper
- Lid
- Comfortable to hold in your hand
- Average grind consistency
Cons:
- Small size - If you're grinding for multiple cups, you might have to refill the hopper and empty the reservoir.
- No way to "remember" your settings for different grinds, other than by counting clicks. Not a big deal if you don't plan to adjust it.
- Too small to grip between thighs very well, and ergonomics when just holding it in your hand are a little awkward (but better than bulkier ones).
- Handle flies off while grinding for some folks, but I never found it to be a problem.
- Average grind consistency
All in all, a fine, inexpensive little grinder that produces the typical grind consistency of inexpensive grinders. A fine choice for someone just getting started with grinding their own beans.
Check out Coffee Brew Guides pages on this grinder (including their DIY modifications):
When my Kyocera got lost in the mail, I ended up sending this one to the person who'd bought the grinder from me. She sent me a pic of using it to grind for her Moka pot. :-)
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