I recently upgraded to a Capresso thermal coffeemaker. My bean grinder is an old Krups, and the grind looks too coarse to me. Do I need a new one, and if so, what do people recommend?

I, too, now use a stainless steel, thermal coffee maker and am in search of a better grinder. I've had the same one for ten years or more, and the beans do seem too course. I've considered a grinder with burrs rather than the whirling blade variety. Any opinions?

The best 'budget' burr-style coffee grinder is probably the Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder (if you aren't too picky about grind consistency). Burr models grind coffee beans between metal discs for a finer ground. Not only does it grind coffee finely enough for pump espresso machines, but it can also work for drip coffee makers, especially if you like stronger coffee.

Capresso Infinity

I recently purched a Mr. Coffee Grinder, not the basic, but the most expensive model. It allows you to set the type of grind to coarse, medium or fine and it allows you to set the number of cups. I use a drip method and this grinder grinds to a powder. It seems to almost "overgrind".

A burr grinder is the only way to get a consistant grind, just make sure that you adjust the fineness to what ever type of machine you're using. I have a Krups and can adjust from cracked to powder. One rule keep your burrs clean, I clean once a week just to keep the old build-up of grounds off. Stef

Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill(It's Actually Worth The Money!!!)


Discover the extra rich flavor of coffee made from freshly ground beans! The elegant brushed stainless Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill consistently grinds coffee beans to preserve delicate natural oils, maximizing both flavor and aroma. It's as simple as selecting the desired grind consistency and cup quantity; this Burr Mill will automatically stop when just the right amount of coffee has been ground.

Product Features:

Burr grinding provides uniform grind and optimum flavor
Elegant stainless steel styling
18-position grind selector - from ultra-fine to extra-coarse
4 to 18-cup slide dial Removable 8 oz. bean hopper
Removable grind chamber holds enough ground coffee for 32 cups
Separate one-touch power bar
Electric timer automatically shuts off unit when grind cycle is complete
Heavy-duty motor
Convenient cord storage
Scoop/cleaning Brush Limited
18-Month warranty

I use the Mr. Coffee and have had very good results.

I have been using the Cuisinart grinder for a long time and it does a good job - and it not expensive - some of the units you see a mega $

Ihave a mr coffee grinder it has the multiple settings for courseness and for cups. It has worked out great for me and they come in a variety of colors, I have a red one.

I agree with sbeauton.
I even do just a quick wipe down of my frinder once im finished. Makes it quick and easy.