expired Posted by MsHubby • May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023 2:42 PM
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Item 1 of 5
expired Posted by MsHubby • May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023 2:42 PM
Brim 6.4-Oz Conical Burr Coffee Grinder (Stainless Steel)
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This grinder looks suspiciously like the old Breville BCG450XL, enough to make me wonder if Brim ripped off the design or bought the old tooling to manufacture it. If that's the case then it should be a good deal at $35 for drip, French press, etc. but don't expect it to do much else.
The plastic grounds basket is prone to static like any other plastic one. Dropped it once and the hinge to one side of the lid broke which was still usable but even more of a pain.
Ultimately I upgraded to the Oxo which gets very good reviews and it's been a game changer - much more useful with a more consistent grind, hopper that can be filled and metal grounds container with a pouring spout in the lid.
It did cost about 2x as much but I love it. I dropped off the Brim at Goodwill - it's still usable for those willing to work around the flaws.
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In the decade I've had my espresso machine I've saved thousands compared to a latte a day from Starbucks or a coffee shop. I'd encourage you to explore the hobby if you enjoy espresso or coffee in general, but I'll be the first to admit the costs starting out can be a little high.
Edited to add: The grinder in this post probably does a perfectly decent drip coffee, but I wouldn't get it for either extreme in terms of fine/course i.e. Turkish or French press. I suspect that due to the lack of control/grind steps there are lots of unwanted fines and/or "boulders" when the grinder is done working.
The plastic grounds basket is prone to static like any other plastic one. Dropped it once and the hinge to one side of the lid broke which was still usable but even more of a pain.
Ultimately I upgraded to the Oxo which gets very good reviews and it's been a game changer - much more useful with a more consistent grind, hopper that can be filled and metal grounds container with a pouring spout in the lid.
It did cost about 2x as much but I love it. I dropped off the Brim at Goodwill - it's still usable for those willing to work around the flaws.
1Zpresso J-MAX is fantastic you don't mind hand grinding.
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The build quality is not very good and average at best but who cares, as long as it does the job for a fraction of the price of those high end models.
Been going for about a year (probably 4-5 grinds per week, a double shot at a time), still strong - decent grinder for the price!
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