Is anyone using this with dark roast beans, coarsely ground for a French press? Any issues with clogging or scattering?
1730432
This grinder handles dark roast beans well, with low settings for espresso and higher settings for press. Adjust as desired, no clogging or scattering. I've saved a lot of coffee with this grinder as it makes perfectly even fine grinds with just a tablespoon of beans.
1730433
I've used it with dark roasts. Not ground for French Press but moderately coarse. This grinder is bad about scattering coffee to the point that we have to keep it on a mat to avoid scattering all over the counter. It develops static - enough that ground coffee clings to the hopper and the inner areas of the grinder. The hopper doesn't quite snap in place fully, so we have to hold it flush to the grinder when we use it. Other than those issues it does a good job of grinding the coffee.
1730434
This is the best grinder I have ever used. Although we have only been using it a short time, we have had no problems with clogging or anything else.
299532
Weigh and grind what you need completely, remove the empty bean holder, and use a brush to clean the burrs and chamber. Mainly an issue for finer grinds. For drip coffee, the finest of the coarse settings works, and tipping the grinder while it finishes grinding and giving it a slap empties the chamber. That won't work for finer grinds, and you'll need a brush. The brush provided is inadequate, so you'll have to buy one.
1188971
I do not get grinds, but I do get dust from the coffe if it's ground to fine. I suggest using medium to coarse ground coffee if you can, otherwise, you can make a filter from a regular coffee filter and insert it before the basket is put in. I have not experienced any problems with the coffee maker form any detritus I have experienced.
124572
I only use mine for French press grinding ( big chunks) but the grinder is easily adjustable by using the nut/screw underneath the handle. Mine grinds very consistently; I don't see why it wouldn't do a fine grind.
2057160
I agree with Karin. I use fine ground all the time. I don't pack it tight like you see done at espresso bar. Keeping the metal filter and rubber gasket clean is right too. After over a year, I still love the coffee it makes!
1208786
I have used it with a French press. You can adjust the size of the grind by unscrewing the knob on the top of the handle. Then rotate the grinding wheel up or down for coarser or finer grounds.
2084972
Yes. This was a gift to my nephew who is sort of a coffee snob. He did a grind to use in a french press and he was pleased with it. He was then changing the setting to grind finer when I left so don't know about other grinds. He was impressed with the burr grinder.
1110755
Not really. I have had this grinder for a few months now, and find that if I tap the grinder, maybe 1/4 - teaspoon, at most, comes out. I don't save it as I want freshly ground coffee each time I make it. The directions recommend cleaning the burrs every few weeks, and I have done it twice in a few months - that's all. I have not noticed appreciable residue when I switch from one kind of bean to another.
1452467
It's really great for all grinds except French press. The finer grind you chose, the more consistent the results will be. French press is too coarse for grinders at this price point. Drip, espresso, half immersion will all turn out great!
1107273
We've used the French press for several months and have not ever had a problem of the coffee grounds getting into the coffee. It works much, much better than my previous French press. I would purchased this again, we like it that much.
1424009
My husband does a medium grind with the coffee beans. I pour out the last 1/2 cup of coffee from the carafe as it is nothing but black sludge for lack of a better word. It settles to the bottom of the carafe soon after the full pot of coffee is brewed. To me it is bitter and unappealing.
1262865
I use it on the coarsest setting for my french press coffee. And it's definitely coarse enough.
1059096
I tested this with used drip coffee grounds from commercially ground coffee (Seattle's Best). About half of the grounds washed through. The other half did not and would not and were not easy to clean out. SO, if you grind your own coffee and it is larger than commercially ground coffee, it may work for you. I understand that is noncommittal but the truth based on my own testing for your question. I see another responder has had good results. Regardless of your success filtering for a French press, this filter does not let quinoa, millet or other small grains escape.
1379576
Using oily beans will create build up in the grinder that will cause it to fail over time. Medium roasts are best with super automatic machines
1379577
It's been working fine for us with dark roasts. If you buy it you will want to take out the small plastic insert in the bean hopper. I'm not sure while it's even there. It unscrews easily and if you leave it in it the beans tend to get stuck.
2047459
I would say yes if not tooo fine a grind. It is a fine mesh and if you've ever use a coffee press you would probably get same effect. I haven't done it myself because I don't drink coffee so I don't see why not. Finished pot should contain no grounds. Not to mention that when I was young, my grandmother use to make great coffee by putting the grounds in empty egg shells. The coffee stayed pretty settled at the bottom of the pot inside the egg shells and you poured carefully. So this should work.
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I just bought one of these, and the grind is suitably coarse at its coarsest setting. I also use a French press, but I use a fine grind. On a scale of 1 to 8 (coarse to fine), I use no. 7. If I made espresso, I should like it a little finer. I use the grinder with the factory settings, but you can adjust it (recalibrate it) to grind either finer or coarser than normal. Full instructions are in the excellent manual. You should be able to get a grind you like with this model.