Does it grind Cinnamon sticks and Cloves?
69805
I am pretty sure it will do both. I have mostly used it for things like my dried basil and oregano but it is strong enough to do that. I would email the vendor and ask just to be sure.
69806
Yes..you certainly could! It might be a bit tricky like you'll have to cut the cinnamon sticks in pieces first THEN grind it, same as the cloves. The teeth of this grinder is extremely sharp so i warn anyone using this grinder on not throwing caution to the wind..it could cut you without you even knowing it so be very careful using this. Other than that it's a superb and finely made grinder. I have used mine for many things including herbs like thyme and rosemary, whole peppercorns and big seeds. A highly recommended product and you cannot possibly go wrong getting this for yourself for it comes in handy. I hope I answered your question. :) Yes..you certainly could! It might be a bit tricky like you'll have to cut the cinnamon sticks in pieces first THEN grind it, same as the cloves. The teeth of this grinder is extremely sharp so i warn anyone using this grinder on not throwing caution to the wind..it could cut you without you even knowing it so be very careful using this. Other than that it's a superb and finely made grinder. I have used mine for many things including herbs like thyme and rosemary, whole peppercorns and big seeds. A highly recommended product and you cannot possibly go wrong getting this for yourself for it... » Read More Yes..you certainly could! It might be a bit tricky like you'll have to cut the cinnamon sticks in pieces first THEN grind it, same as the cloves. The teeth of this grinder is extremely sharp so i warn anyone using this grinder on not throwing caution to the wind..it could cut you without you even knowing it so be very careful using this. Other than that it's a superb and finely made grinder. I have used mine for many things including herbs like thyme and rosemary, whole peppercorns and big seeds. A highly recommended product and you cannot possibly go wrong getting this for yourself for it comes in handy. I hope I answered your question. :) « Show Less
69807
Yes..you certainly could! It might be a bit tricky like you'll have to cut the cinnamon sticks in pieces first THEN grind it, same as the cloves. The teeth of this grinder is extremely sharp so i warn anyone using this grinder on not throwing caution to the wind..it could cut you without you even knowing it so be very careful using this. Other than that it's a superb and finely made grinder. I have used mine for many things including herbs like thyme and rosemary, whole peppercorns and big seeds. A highly recommended product and you cannot possibly go wrong getting this for yourself for it comes in handy. I hope I answered your question. :)
1508455
Yes, it can. But I used to grind soaked rice and dal. So I guess it can grind coco also. It works good bought a year back.
1596187
Have not tried spices! Did read a review that it could be done. It utilizes a spinning blade. I used it to grind coffee and I can make it like powder if run twice on ESPRESSO setting. Of all the home size style Grinders I have reviewed I was sold on the over all sturdy construction, size/grid settings, and auto push button and manual stop this one has. Also that the grinding compartment with lid could just be lifted out away from the drive unit and cleaned even in a dishwasher. I am also able to, after grinding, remove cover/lid and lift grinding compartment out replace lid on compartment and turn upside down and dump coffee into the lid for holding and on the back of the grinder drive unit they gave you a cleaning brush with it's own storage to sweep out any remaining coffee still in grinding container. Glad I found this grinder and took time to research them all before deciding on this one. I paid $20 plus and now $19.00!!! If I had to choose all over again? I would still get this one!
1264086
It is not used for cinnamon. They are being used to grind caraway and anise seeds. With the both of these they must be turned back often to prevent lock up. With the material the grinder was found to be made of a short life is expected.
372080
I have not tried it on spices but I've thought about it. My guess is it would work fine as long as the material you are grinding is not much larger than a coffee bean. Coffee beans feed easily into the grinder and the mechanism pulls the beans down evenly so the grinding action is very smooth on coffee beans.
529135
No, it does not powder the herbs, just a superior small grind compared to manually trying to make little bits!
635137
No, it doesn't grind that fine. It's great for everyday home use, but really not for very fine type grinds.
29442
Possibly but not convenient. Cinnamon ground is rassy available Area to put cinnamon in is too sll. Wont easily accommodate ccinnamon sticks
2229793
No it doesn't. I believe it is meant for you to add a "pinch" of seasonings. Works well
1585692
No. That grinder is a piece of junk. Don't buy it. I purchased two different grinders under $20.00 and they both burned up within 10 grinds. I finally spent 30-35 dollars for one at Bed bath & beyond, and it works better. It was a cuisine art, I believe...
467097
No, but i've used it to grind flax seeds and it worked like a charm, if that helps any.
577218
Spices should be ground with a bladed grinder, herbs should be done by hand, and nutmeg should be ground by rasp. So - I wouldn't recommend using this burr grinder as you asked.
1309175
I wouldn't recommend using the same grinder for spices and coffee. You may be able to clean this one, but not good enough to switch back and forth from spices to coffee. I wash the removable cup with dish soap and wipe the blade with a damp paper towel.
1596184
The answer is "YES", using the espresso setting. I would not recommend using the same grinder for both coffee AND spices, as the different flavors may have an unpleasant effect on one another.
645353
Yes but you need a lower vacuum settings so it does not compress the spices
955111
Yes. We use it for grinding coffee, cardamom, clove and other crunchy spices. Almonds should be no problem. It has two different grinding cups with different blades for different grinding jobs.
577214
I don't know, it should. We have a separate one for spices because I don't want to clean it over and over. We grind both coffee and spices every day so I guess I'm lazy, LOL.