Braun KMM30 Coffee/Espresso Mill, White
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BraunBrand: Braun
Model: KMM30
Color: White
Product features:
- Precision burr milling preserves flavor and aroma without overheating coffee beans
- 14 grind settings, from fine (espresso-style) to coarse (drip and French press)
- Timer grinds only amount of beans needed for number of cups desired
- Removable 8-ounce bean container; attached ground-coffee container
- Measuring spoon (for 1 cup coffee) included; cord storage underneath
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Braun KMM30 Coffee/Espresso Mill, White
Customer Review: Reliable Work Horse - One of Best in Its Price Range
Summary: 5 Stars
The Braun KMMM30 is a very reliable grinder. My Braun coffee grinder after a year of use is still working great and has never jamed on me unlike some others. The grind is consistant. I don't think that there is a better coffee grinder in its price range. The only negative is that if you pull off the side coffee ground holder for cleaning, a very small amount of the grounds spill out onto the counter from the exposed hole where the grounds exit into the hopper on the upper side.
Some coffee snobs say the espresso grind from this Braun is not quit fine enough for their high end $500+ espresso machines such as the non-presurized finicky Rancilio Silvia. However, my Braun produced a nice espresso grade powder for my everyday pressurized espresso machine when I wanted it. This Braun coffee grinder will produce satisfactory results for most of the more predictable and less finicky everyday pressurized espresso machines.
Espresso geeks with high end non-pressurized more finicky home espresso machines such as the high quality Rancilio Silvia or Solis SL70 may want to consider a more elegant and finer coffee grinder such as the Capresso Infinity, Solis Maestro, or Kitchenaid Pro-Line and such. However, I sent back my much touted bean jamming Solis Maestro and am quit happy with this Braun grinder instead. The everyday coffee drinker (or espresso drinker with an everyday pressurized espresso machine) will probably love this reliable yet reasonably priced grinder.
Pros: A very reliable "Can Do" Coffee Grinder, one of the best in its very affordable price range.
Con: A little messy pulling out side feeding ground coffee holder for cleaning (however, the lid on the ground holder can be removed for easy access of the grounds with the included spoon. Yes it is a little noisy but not that bad at all.
Note: Although there is no pulse grinding button, you can simply move the timer slightly and hold it until you have ground what you want then let it go and it will turn off instantly.
Alternate buying suggestions: If you don't mind spending twice as much for a more refined coffee grinder, the Capresso Infinity, Kitchenaid Pro-Line, and Solis Maestro are good machines. The Kitchenaid and Solis however are known to have the beans get caught in the hopper occasionally requiring you to shake the grinder or poke the beans to resume the grinding. Also, both the heavy duy Rancilio espresso machine and the lower priced pressurized but still good Solis SL70 put out great high end espresso and can also be purchased at an even lower price as refurbished-factory returns. Unless you are a coffee geek or just make lattes, etc, lower priced espresso machines will do fine. The Delonghi Bar32 makes a nice espresso machine with a stainless boiler and porta filter (no aluminum). It is one of the few stainess lower priced espresso machines around. The Capresso Espresso pro is a good espresso machine and says all stainless but has an aluminum porta filter although the filter cup is stainless. However, if you are in the Capresso Espresso Pro price range, you may want to look at the Solis SL70 instead.
Description of Braun KMM30 Coffee/Espresso Mill, White
Coffee Grinding System WhiteWith 14 grind settings and a precision milling system, this electric coffee mill grinds coffee beans to any fineness without overheating them and spoiling their full flavor and aroma. Two ranges of grind settings are marked: one for fine grinds suitable for espresso and Turkish-style coffee, and the other for coarser grinds suitable for drip machines, French presses, and percolators. Selecting a grind requires only a twist of the ring under the coffee-bean container, which holds 8 ounces of beans and can be removed for cleaning. The ground-coffee container is permanently attached for convenience and has a rounded bottom to facilitate scooping. There's a timer dial calibrated by the number of cups desired, so the grinder uses only the amount of beans immediately needed. A measuring spoon (for 1 cup coffee) is included. The mill has cord storage underneath and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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