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Brim 6.4-Oz Conical Burr Coffee Grinder (Stainless Steel)

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Best Buy via eBay has Brim 6.4-Oz Conical Burr Coffee Grinder (Stainless Steel) on sale for $35.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has Brim 6.4-Oz Conical Burr Coffee Grinder (Stainless Steel) on sale for $35.99. Shipping is free.

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  • 0.4-lb. capacity
  • 130-watt motor
  • 17 custom-grind settings

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Best Buy via eBay has Brim 6.4-Oz Conical Burr Coffee Grinder (Stainless Steel) on sale for $35.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has Brim 6.4-Oz Conical Burr Coffee Grinder (Stainless Steel) on sale for $35.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member MsHubby for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • 0.4-lb. capacity
  • 130-watt motor
  • 17 custom-grind settings

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Model: Brim - 6.4-Oz. Conical Burr Coffee Grinder - Stainless Steel

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drachen9d8
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Unfortunately, you will struggle with this as well if you are using an unpressurized basket. You need something that grinds finely, uniformly, and can adjust the same. The least expensive and capable units start at $200 and start getting reliable at around $300 and up.
nyisless13
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Like the other person said, this won't get the job done for espresso, although if you're using one of the pressurized baskets and making only milk drinks then you might be able to get something passable. There aren't any grinders in this price range that yield a true espresso grind, if you're looking for that on a budget then you'll want to consider a good hand grinder instead.

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.
Dudeguyy
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Bought this from Meh some time ago. The value for the money was pretty good and I was happy to try out a burr grinder. I will say you can only fill the hopper to a lower fill line rather than full to prevent clogs/jams which did ultimately become my biggest beef with this unit. The hopper basket isn't removable so if it clogs cleaning it is a PITA. Maybe a wire brush would've worked - I always had a heck of a time getting it to unclog and work properly again.

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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May 13, 2023 10:50 PM
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William.LEJAMay 13, 2023 10:50 PM
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Quote from rootbear :
Wow! First thanks for the info but I never expected to be paying that much for a hand grinder. I was thinking the JavaPresse would be ok. Maybe I better bailing out.
For sure. Happy to fire off the recommendations. I've never tried the JavaPresse so I can't attest to the quality, it boils down to how much coffee you really drink and how much enjoyment you'll get out of the grinder. I wouldn't skimp on the grinder if at all possible. When I was starting out I did just that and bought a cheap burr grinder and a LaPavoni lever machine. Worst espresso ever because I only dropped $60 on an OXO grinder. I bought a Rancilio Rocky grinder and it was better but not great. That Rocky cost me over $300 back in the day. The $169 or so or the $99 for the grinders I recommended will do circles around the Rocky with espresso. It's all about the consistency in the fine grind. Only thing is...hand mills are powered by you and not a motor. I have come to enjoy the grinding ritual in the morning, but it is work and some folks don't like that.

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.
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May 13, 2023 11:55 PM
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nyisless13May 13, 2023 11:55 PM
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Quote from rootbear :
Can you recommend a good hand grinder? There are only the two of us that will be using this.
1Zpresso JX Pro is probably the best bargain espresso capable hand grinder out there, I got mine a couple years back for 160 but I see it's currently on sale even less ☕
May 14, 2023 12:01 AM
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drachen9d8May 14, 2023 12:01 AM
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Quote from Dudeguyy :
Bought this from Meh some time ago. The value for the money was pretty good and I was happy to try out a burr grinder. I will say you can only fill the hopper to a lower fill line rather than full to prevent clogs/jams which did ultimately become my biggest beef with this unit. The hopper basket isn't removable so if it clogs cleaning it is a PITA. Maybe a wire brush would've worked - I always had a heck of a time getting it to unclog and work properly again.

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.
I have an oxo 👍🏼. Its a great coffee grinder and can even grind fine enough on 3/10 to choke a pressurized basket of an espresso machine but it lacks the ability to "dial in" fine adjustments. Ie going from 3 to 2 or 1 might too much of an increment. ~$60 when a SD hits
May 14, 2023 12:17 AM
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nsj7762May 14, 2023 12:17 AM
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Quote from BuddyLove99 :
Only 235 reviews on Amazon, this a new product or something?
Most likely another Chinese knockoff product of some other brand. Usually with Amazon appliances under $75, I don't expect them to last longer than 1YR.
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May 14, 2023 12:28 AM
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pyroskater85May 14, 2023 12:28 AM
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Will this work for drip coffee? I see a lot of people say it won't work for an espresso.
May 14, 2023 12:44 AM
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Chaos.ZhMay 14, 2023 12:44 AM
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Quote from huskybuc :
I haven't found a grinder under $200 that works for espresso.
Fellow Opus if you want electric.
1Zpresso J-MAX is fantastic you don't mind hand grinding.
May 14, 2023 12:47 AM
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aznboi24May 14, 2023 12:47 AM
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Quote from pyroskater85 :
Will this work for drip coffee? I see a lot of people say it won't work for an espresso.
Yes it will

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May 14, 2023 01:05 AM
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pyroskater85May 14, 2023 01:05 AM
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Yes it will
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May 14, 2023 01:30 AM
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4flowMay 14, 2023 01:30 AM
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I bought one around 2 years ago, was happy with the result, but it only lasted 2-3 months. Not sure if it only happened to me, just my 2 cents.
May 14, 2023 02:32 AM
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jenesaisquoiMay 14, 2023 02:32 AM
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Quote from rootbear :
Thanks OP! Needed a new grinder for the Breville Bambino Plus that I just bought (and am struggling with).
Since you already have a Bambino Plus, I would bite the bullet and add a matching Breville Smart Grinder Pro for $200. If you're willing to spend more, obviously there are more choices, but I would give it a try. If it doesn't work out, return it. https://www.amazon.com/Breville-B...f9840&th=1
May 14, 2023 03:55 AM
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amir_pradovxMay 14, 2023 03:55 AM
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Brim is a very good brand despite the belief that it is bad! I had their drip machine it worked for 3 years without any issue and I sold it and bought an espresso maker for like 300 dollar and change since October and it works flawlessly! Im gonna buy this one too.
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.
May 14, 2023 04:44 AM
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vitapiubellaMay 14, 2023 04:44 AM
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Does anyone have first hand experience on how this grinder, and the other grinders mentioned in this thread, compare to the Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder?
May 14, 2023 05:49 AM
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chrisngemMay 14, 2023 05:49 AM
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Purchased this last SD and it's been going great. I've been telling myself that I need to upgrade (Baratza it what my local coffee shop uses for decaf [uses their uber-grinder for regular espresso] and recommends), but it's probably my learning the espresso art, though. I may upgrade within a year, but for now, as I learn - this does the job. It says the finest grind setting is for Turkish coffee and just above that is espresso, but I've been using the finest setting and getting decent results (still working on the consistency!), as going up the scale results in under-extraction.

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!
May 14, 2023 05:51 AM
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chrisngemMay 14, 2023 05:51 AM
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Quote from vitapiubella :
Does anyone have first hand experience on how this grinder, and the other grinders mentioned in this thread, compare to the Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder?
That is exactly the model my local coffee shop uses for decaf for the occasional order to grind [including me in the afternoons!]. I may vault up to the Sette, though - once I nail down some consistent results - I'm still all over the place!

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MrShrugglesMay 14, 2023 06:27 AM
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why is this so big.
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