Last Updated: February 5, 2020 (Refresh Now)
KRUPS Electric Spice and Coffee Grinder with Stainless Steel Blades 3 Ounce Black
Last Updated: February 5, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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Coffee
190grinder, beans, grinds, grind, grinding
+87%
-13%
" ... I use mine for coffee beans and its great, quick, and relatively quiet. ... "
" ... Never had one before and this does a great grind and is perfect for me as the lone coffee drinker. ... "
" ... Quiet and grinds coffee fast. ... "
" ... I was looking for replacement for my 22 year old Braun coffee grinder and found this as a good match based on size and design, i will be happy if this last 10 years. ... "
" ... I bought a burr grinder for coffee (Cuisinart) ... "
" ... Came quickly, great for coffee beans ... "
" ... Small and grinds my coffee to perfection. ... "
" ... I use it to grind coffee bean in the morning daily and it does the job well and fast. ... Some fine coffee powder does stick to the stainless wall of the base and need to be spoon out after grinding. ... "
Cleaning
126easy to clean, cleaning, coffee, brush, easy to use
+72%
-28%
" ... It is easy to clean and I expect it will last a long time, even with frequent use. ... "
" ... As others mentioned there is some buildup along the sides, which I find is easy to clean when I use a dry dishcloth and "dust" out the buildup. ... "
" ... Clean with a damp cloth only, not even a soaked one. ... "
" ... Never had one before so the instructions came in handy for easy clean up and maintenance. ... "
" ... I thoroughly recommend this machine, it's powerful, attractive and easy to clean with a small brush (not supplied). ... "
" ... I haven’t cleaned it yet, I just leave previous ground coffee in there. ... "
" ... Feels durable, and easy to clean. ... "
" ... works great, additional brush would be nice as part of a packaging, but still very happy with this ... "
Ease of Use
107easy to clean, easy, simple, clean, powerful
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy and effective ... "
" ... Its easy to use and works as advertised. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and use. ... "
" ... Easy to use, used for french press ... "
" ... Easy to use but a little tricky to clean, as the “basin” is not removable. ... "
" ... Its so easy to use , ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Great little grinder that is simple and easy to use. ... "
Product Reliability
91stopped working, working, lasted, 5 months, grinder
+41%
-59%
" ... But after less than 20 times of use it stoped working. ... "
" ... Broke within a year motor completely seized up. ... "
" ... The lid has cracked after only a couple of months. ... "
" ... Don’t buy this crap, it will break and jam after 2-3 months after 10 uses ... "
" ... Broke after 5 months and I barely used it. ... "
" ... After around 20 or 30 short pulses, the motor stopped spinning. ... "
" ... The first one I bought stopped working after two uses! ... The second also stopped working after three uses!! ... "
" ... Worked a couple times, then just stopped working. ... "
Price
84money, value, worth, grinder, worth the price
+94%
-6%
" ... Can't beat for the price :) ... "
" ... Grinds really well, great buy for the price ... "
" ... Would recommend it as it is such great value for money. ... "
" ... It’s a decent product for the price. ... "
" ... So far so good, it's what I wanted for a good price. ... "
" ... Other than that, it's great and worth the price! ... "
" ... But overall, it's a good bang for the low price tag ... "
" ... Also great price ... "
Ease of Cleaning
59clean, easy to use, cleaning, hard to clean, grinder
+81%
-19%
" ... works well - lid (top) is easy to clean but area with the blade not so much. ... "
" ... It works great but not for a picky with the cleaning. ... "
" ... I have a ninja blender and it is better for busting up coffee beans, and easier to clean. ... "
" ... love it works well and east to clean ... "
" ... Not the easiest to clean, but i was very surprised to see of efficiently it grinds the grounds. ... "
" ... Simple to clean. ... "
" ... It is easy to clean and I expect it will last a long time, even with frequent use. ... "
" ... I use this for grinding or spices and dried herbs, I have no complaints as to its use and ease of cleaning. ... "
Build Quality
35broke, lid, durable, months, works well
+51%
-49%
" ... Feels durable, and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Sometimes I get concerned for paying only 20 dollars for something, this product feels like a solid quality item. ... "
" ... Fit/finish and build quality are great, however. ... "
" ... Seems like a well designed and durable product. ... "
" ... I rejected some other brand which has long tab to turn ON the grinder because they are easy to break during handling/drops. ... "
" ... Aka, the motor seems durable and does the job . ... "
" ... Works well, and appears to be very well constructed. ... "
" ... The product appears very stylish and sturdy. ... "
Size
34compact, easy to use, size, little, works well
+91%
-9%
" ... Nice and compact on the counter ... "
" ... It's reasonable, does a great job and portable. ... "
" ... May be too small for large or frequent use, but perfect for an individual or couple. ... "
" ... Neat little gadget ... "
" ... tres bien et compact ... "
" ... But it does have an impressive quality for something so small and inexpensive. ... "
" ... It is compact. ... "
" ... Not only is this little device compact, but it effectively grinds. ... "
Overall performance
32spices, fast, machine, gets the job, fast and quiet
+100%
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Does a great job! ... "
" ... The machine is quiet and does the job well. ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... So far it does the job! ... "
" ... Basic but does the job. ... "
" ... There was still some spices that did not get ground but it definitely gets the job done. ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
Sound Quality
29noise, noisy, grinder, whirring, loud
+69%
-31%
" ... Relatively quiet grinder ... "
" ... It's also very minimal with the noise which is a great bonus compared to my last one. ... "
" ... Good grinder and not noisy. ... "
" ... Very good, quick and not so noisy grinder ... "
" ... Fairly quiet, still makes noise as it is a grinder. ... "
" ... Very efficient and quiet little machine! ... "
" ... Not too noisy either. ... "
" ... 1) it's quiet. ... "
Design
23design, counter, works well, solid, sleek
+91%
-9%
" ... It is a bit quieter than my old one too due to the design. ... "
" ... Super sharp and looks great on the counter. ... "
" ... It works good, it's cheap, looks nice enough to just leave on the kitchen counter. ... "
" ... Sleek and small. ... "
" ... Looks nice too! ... "
" ... Neat little gadget ... "
" ... And it has a great look on the counter ! ... "
" ... Fit/finish and build quality are great, however. ... "
Storage
22container, grinding, grinder, easy to use, beans
+82%
-18%
" ... I've only used this for grinding flax and chia seeds (fresher than buying at the bulk store) and it works great. ... "
" ... Quiet, hold enough grains, we love the transparent cover where you can see how coarse or fine you are grinding your beans. ... "
" ... I like the fact that it won't grind unless you have the container in the right spot with the lid on. ... "
" ... This is extremely easy to use, holds a lot and is small enough to put on whatever counter without taking a lot of space. ... "
" ... Perfect for small amounts of beans ... "
" ... Compact and light, doesn't take up a lot of space on the counter, works really well and is quieter than expected. ... "
" ... Also easy to clean, and doesn't take much up much storage room. ... "
" ... But much better than others I've had in the past, and I love the large bean storage, only have to fill it every few days, (I drink a pot a day) ... "
Marketplace
21exactly, described, advertised, works, time
+81%
-19%
" ... price was cheaper at Amazon than anywhere ... "
" ... Great product, came very quickly. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Perfect and as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... good product, exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works like a charm - item as described and on time. ... "
Returns
18returning, refund, unit, sent, sending
+6%
-94%
" ... I wish to return this as soon as possible ... "
" ... The return window has passed so I'm stuck with a grinder that does not work :( ... "
" ... Sending it back ... "
" ... I'd return it if I could but suffered too long with it, past the return deadline. ... "
" ... I returned the unit and got another one from seller. ... "
" ... I'm returning it and will buy a different model. ... "
" ... I'll return to using my Capresso. ... "
" ... I will be returning this item. ... "
Food Items
17seeds, grind, rice, grinding spices, herbs
+76%
-24%
" ... I use it for cumen seeds ... "
" ... Have used it on cardamom cinnamon peppers coriander seeds and red chillies. ... "
" ... I'm from Kerala, South India, and we know our spices well and fine ... "
" ... Once you get ALL that down, the brew is tasty. ... "
" ... Using this for herbs and other food products. ... "
" ... But it is still the best grinder ever, I used it for beans and rice, super fast, gives me fine and smooth powder. ... "
" ... I use this primarily to grind spices, nuts and seeds. ... "
" ... Perfect for spices ... "
Fit
13screws, grinding, onto, messy, grounds
+46%
-54%
" ... The plastic blade fixture is threaded onto a metal bolt. ... "
" ... Crappy product¡¡ Blades kept locking up. ... "
" ... A little messy removing grounds from the small bin they are pushed into while grinding. ... "
" ... 2) Garbage plastic clips, whereas as similarly designed Braun grinder had screws on bottom. ... Shrink fit plastic, can easily alter design elements, by modifying slightly. ... 1) Add bottom screws rather than crappy plastic tabs, that break. ... "
" ... Impossible to take it apart without damaging the clips (not screws). ... "
" ... I still have some pieces, too big for it to deal with properly. ... "
Blend Quality
13spices, seeds, beans, coffee, grinds
+85%
-15%
" ... quiet and we use it to grind whole spices ... "
" ... I bought is to blend herbs to a powder because my blender was not doing a good job. ... "
" ... I have a ninja blender and it is better for busting up coffee beans, and easier to clean. ... "
" ... Grind your beans and enjoy the fresh taste ... "
" ... Powerful for such a small unit, grinds my coffee, spices, seeds, even fruits and veggies (for smoothies). ... "
" ... Purchased this grinder specifically for grinding spices and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... It is well made and doeas a great job blending. ... "
" ... The Krups grinder is also great for grinding spices. ... "
Product As Described
12described, advertised, works, product, expected
+100%
" ... It works just as described. ... "
" ... good product, exactly as described. ... "
" ... Perfect and as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Work exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works like a charm - item as described and on time. ... "
" ... Great product as advertised! ... "
" ... Works well as advertised ... "
Delivery
12arrived, time, works, received, quick
+100%
" ... it arrived on time, works as expected, and I have had no issues. ... "
" ... GRINDS BEAUTIFULLY, QUICK DELIVERY ... "
" ... The shipment came earlier than expected. ... "
" ... Fast delivery and good quality ... "
" ... (just received a week ago) ... "
" ... The delivery was not on time, but I love this product. ... "
" ... Arrived as promised. ... "
" ... Arrived very quickly and works as advertised. ... "
Volume
11volume, quite, good, product, little
+45%
-55%
" ... My only complaint is that it's very loud . ... "
" ... While it worked it did produce good grindings even though I found it quite a bit louder than the Capresso I had before it for 7 years. ... "
" ... Quite loud when working and very difficult to clean. ... "
" ... Good product but didn’t last too long and was quite loud ... "
" ... Little on loud side. ... "
Water Usage
10wash, machine, little, grinds, clean
+30%
-70%
" ... Why would you have a fixated machine that can't go in water. ... "
" ... It appears to have seized although I’ve never emerged in water as it states not to. ... "
" ... But the only 1 thing that I dislike is that I can’t wash it with water. ... "
" ... I guess the reason is the bottom immersed with a little bit water. ... "
" ... I found pouring the water from the carafe into the machine without spilling to be less easy than it should be. ... "
" ... After 2 uses in which it worked, it now grinds the beans but “brews” plain water! ... "
Comfort
10easy to clean, comfortable, use, easy to use, easy
+100%
" ... I like the shape. ... "
" ... It handles well in your hands and is easy to use. ... "
" ... (no need to press and hold). ... "
" ... The best of its category, hands down. ... "
" ... Ergo, just go for it, if you are planning to get one. ... "
" ... Feels durable, and easy to clean. ... "
" ... for 4 cups or 10 cups). ... "
Capacity
7useful
+100%
" ... very useful item for the kitchen. ... "
" ... very useful kitchen tool. ... "
" ... This is bigger than I expected so not for a tiny kitchen but works great. ... "
" ... Bought this for our family as we like our spices. ... "
" ... Much better than our kitchen aid. ... "
" ... A must in any kitchen . ... "
" ... It had been fantastic and last many years until I moved house and gave it away. ... "
As Gift
6second, purchased, one, christmas, bought
+100%
" ... This is the second time I purchased this grinder, but this time as a gift! ... "
" ... Loves ours so much, bought this as a present for our daughter. ... "
" ... I've purchased 2 of these, one for myself, one for a gift and at some point may get another one for spices. ... "
" ... Bought a second one as a gift after the fact ... "
" ... Christmas gift to son. ... "
" ... a xmas gift ... "
Washing
5washing, water, use, grinds, clean
+60%
-40%
" ... Easy to use but tough to wash ... "
Controls
5turn, touch, easy to use
+40%
-60%
" ... There is no OFF button?! ... "
" ... No Off button, had to read through instructions to learn how to turn Off which will mean house guests won't know how to turn off. ... Buttons feel cheap and flimsy, really disappointing. ... "
" ... Second one seems to have died completely by itself, and now the motor just hums when the button is pressed. ... "
Drying
5use, spices, grinding, dried, clean
+80%
-20%
" ... You can clean with a damp cloth and then let it dry. ... "
" ... I clean it with a paper towel, first wet then dry. ... "
" ... As others mentioned there is some buildup along the sides, which I find is easy to clean when I use a dry dishcloth and "dust" out the buildup. ... "
" ... Easy enought to rinse/clean with paper towel as well. ... "
Wash Programs
3+67%
-33%
User Manual
3using, grinder
-100%
" ... I knew I should have gone with a manual grinder. ... "
" ... Going to try a manual one this time. ... "
For Running
3+67%
-33%
" ... I love the way its put together and how it runs so smoothly. ... "
" ... Used for medical cannabis buds and it works great. ... "
Cables
3short, wire, think, seems, problem
-100%
" ... My only problem was the cord is very short. ... "
" ... The cord is a bit short, but this seems to be the way they make things these days. ... I think short cords create more problems than they solve. ... "
" ... Cord is VERY short. ... "
Screen Protection
3lid
-100%
" ... Has numerous scratch marks on the surface. ... "
" ... Used it 3 times and the lid is chipping and cracked. ... "
" ... It cracked on its first use . ... "
Water Resistance
3little, would, sure, bit, easy to clean
+33%
-67%
" ... It appears to have seized although I’ve never emerged in water as it states not to. ... "
" ... I guess the reason is the bottom immersed with a little bit water. ... "
Battery Life
3hope this one
+100%
" ... Hope this one lasts as long. ... "
" ... I hope this one lasts as long. ... "
" ... I hope this one lasts as long. ... "
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