Capresso 560Infinity Conical Burr Grinder, Brushed Silver, 8.5-Ounce

Update 1/7/17: I notice that when grinding, I lose about 10-15% of the coffee because that percentage either gets stuck on the upper burr, lower burr, or feeding channel. It's not a huge problem, but I don't usually like dumping fresh coffee into the trash. If you drink a lot of coffee, you can save the stuck grounds, but remember that your coffee won't be as fresh the next day with pre-ground.I opted for the die-cast model although it is significantly heavier than its ABS counterpart. I like the idea of die-cast because, in my mind, it's more durable. I was lucky enough to pick this up here on Amazon while it was only $99, and I'm glad I did. I was gifted an espresso machine for Christmas, and after some research I learned it's best to grind your beans fresh prior to brewing. Well, I didn't have a coffee grinder. I visited my local store and picked up some cheap blade grinder because it's better than nothing. I used it for a while, but then I did more research and learned a burr grinder is the way to go. After a lot of hunting, I came across this grinder versus another one. Apparently, the other grinder uses plastic gears in its burr chamber, so I steered away from that. This grinder is all die-cast (at least, the one I picked is) and while there are some plastic parts, the important ones are metal. Steel, that is, so you'll get a very consistent grind without any powder.To grind, you simply fill the hopper with the beans you intend to use and rotate it to line up the black dot to the corresponding grind size. You can go as fine as Turkish fine with this grinder, and that's not something you'll see with just any other grinder on the market. I don't drink Turkish coffee, but if I run across somebody who does I'll be able to help them achieve their grind size!This is advertised as "easy to clean," and they aren't lying. The upper burr is removable, and to clean it I rinse it off with water and dry it. I'll see if it holds up (i.e. no rust). The lower burr, however, cannot be removed. The die-cast model is quite heavy, but I have to stand over the garbage to knock out the leftover grounds. It's kind of a workout. Every so often, I'll get a damp paper towel and wipe out the extra coffee powder I can't nudge out. They stick to the water very easily, so it's not too hard to clean.The included timer is a nice touch, but sometimes I wish it was just a button. Not often do I find myself turning it on and then walking away, so sometimes I over judge how long it will take and it'll end up grinding for 10 seconds longer than it has to. There's no stop button, so you have to wait, unless you want to unplug it. Over time, if you're consistently grinding a certain number of beans at a certain size, you'll nail down how long you need to grind for. It's advised not to grind longer than three minutes, as it will heat up your coffee and essentially ruin it.As for static, I do not encounter any. Also, this is a very quiet machine. They say it's the quietest on the market, and to be quite honest, it seems quieter than my blade grinder. A real bonus if you're trying not to wake up your family members at the wee hours of the morning. Not like I do; I generally grind my beans at 2 p.m., but that's only because I wake up shortly before that.In conclusion, if you're looking for an affordable burr grinder, consider a Capresso one. You can save a few bucks by getting the ABS model or another Capresso one, but I'd suggest a conical one, as they are praised as being the best type of burr grinder. At the time of this review, I see the model I purchased is now going for $140. I'd still recommend it. You'll achieve much better-tasting coffee with a consistent grind coming out of this machine. It's much better than getting poor tasting coffee out of a blade grinder any day.

I recently purchased the Capresso 565.05 Infinity Conical Burr Grinder, the stainless steel/zinc model. My overall impression is that this grinder is a compact, well-designed, well-made machine and is everything and more than what I expected, after reading the product's many Amazon reviews. This burr grinder replaces my old Krups disc grinder (still running after nearly 20 years) and an 11 year old small Cuisinart blade grinder. This Capresso Infinity is my first burr grinder and it definitely surpasses both of my previous grinders, regarding the quality and variations of grinds and its ease of use. I grind only roasted coffee beans (mostly medium roast) in my grinder and I use a Zojirushi Zutto 5-Cup Drip coffeemaker to prepare my coffee. So far, this machine has performed flawlessly and has not shown any defects or any of the problems that others have posted about, regarding this product's performance for them.Here's a concise list of pros and specific comments for the Capresso Infinity 565.05 Conical Burr Grinder:PROS:1. Grind Settings-16 grind settings (4 different grinds with 4 specific setting marks for each type of grind) are quite sufficient for grinding beans for a drip coffeemaker or most other types of coffeemakers. I grind my medium roast beans using the grind setting at Medium/Regular grind (the farthest mark to the right of the four distinct settings for the Medium grind), and I set the timer setting to (4) to grind at Regular and to prepare 4 or 5 cups of coffee.2, No static or messy grounds-the plastic ground bean container does NOT cause "static cling" of the ground coffee beans and I have nothing to clean up, on my counter, when I remove and empty the ground coffee container. I believe that I experience no "static problem" since my machine is made of the stainless steel/zinc housing and interior parts.3. No movement of the grinder when it's on and grinding-There is no movement or problem of the machine "moving around from vibrations" while it's grinding, since the metal housing and parts give it sufficient weight to "stay put" on the counter. I have placed the grinder on a tray (the Handy Caddy) that glides on tiny wheels on two interlocking trays. With the gliding trays, I simply pull the tray with the stationary Capresso machine forward and toward me, from the back of the counter and forward to the counter's edge, so it's easier to use and I don't have to lift the weight of the metal grinder machine to bring it closer to me.4. Noise level-The Capresso Infinity Burr Grinder is not loud at all and is actually one of the quietest of all the burr grinders I researched and watched being used on video demonstrations.5. Quality of the prepared coffee-Yes, the reviews and claims, that burr grinders add a deeper and more flavorful result to prepared coffee, I have found to be true. Paying more to buy specialty gourmet coffee beans, such as Hawaiian Kona and Jamaica Blue Mountain beans, deserves a good grinder to properly grind the beans. The burr grinder certainly meets that challenge.CONS:None to date.Before purchasing the Capresso Infinity Burr Grinder, I researched all of the current top brands of burr grinders. My final decision to buy the Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder was based on my research and high ratings of this grinder. The conical burr grinders I feel are better performers and are definitely easier to clean and to operate than blade or disc grinders. The Capresso's stainless steel housing and steel conical burrs/parts are superior in manufacturing and performance, when compared to those burr grinders that are made of plastic housings and interior parts. I'm very glad I bought this grinder and I look forward to many cups of delicious coffee and years of service.