SHARDOR Professional 64mm Burr Coffee Grinder with 100 Grind Settings and All-Metal Chamber, Coffee Bean Grinder with Adjustable Electronic Timer and LED Display, Anti-Static,Black

For several years I didn't want to believe the espresso gurus online saying a high quality (and usually expensive) grinder is critical to decent espresso, but they were right. I was using an $75 grinder before with so-so results, ending up with pucks that were often too dry or too wet despite using high quality fresh beans. It simply wasn't grinding the beans finely enough for good thick espresso. Then when I saw the great reviews for the Shardor 64mm grinder I decided to spring the extra $100 for a true espresso grinder, and it has been worth every penny. With some minor adjustments in grind size/amount depending on the beans, results are consistent and produce coffee shop quality espresso (and better espresso than a certain ubiquitous coffee chain). The grinder is attractive, too, with chrome dials...it looks professional. As for the grind size, I don't have to go anywhere near the finest setting, which allows me to adjust easily depending on the beans. Pucks are now easy to toss after brewing since the grind size is fine enough. Programming the grind time is easy, too. My only quibble is I wish the small rubber pad that the portafilter sits on fit more snuggly around the base, but it does what it's supposed to do (catch stray grounds), and can be easily picked up to rinse off. Also, make sure the plastic tab that you pull out at the bottom of the hopper to let beans fall into the grinder is set evenly in its place...if it gets off-kilter it will allow a few stray grinds to fly out of the grinder. It took me a bit to figure out where these "bean husks" on the counter were coming from, then realized the tab needed to be pushed forward a bit to cover any tiny openings. Once I figured that out, spillage has been minimal. The bean hopper holds plenty for my household's needs. Noise level is acceptable for a coffee grinder.

Very consistent grind with excellent grind quality. In order to make the adjuster ring to set grind size easier to turn, I put a very thin coat of Vaseline on the threads and on the flat surface on the bottom that contacts the upper grinder burr. It's noticeably easier to rotate now, and Vaseline is completely safe, and the way the grinder is designed, a rubber o-ring seals the chamber where the coffee is ground from where the Vaseline is applied. So zero worries about mixing coffee and Vaseline. Another thing about this grinder (and probably all flat burr grinders) is when trying to go from a large grind for a drip coffee maker down to Espresso size grind, its virtually impossible to tighten the adjuster ring to the small size. The reason is that partially ground beans are still in the burr and they prevent the upper burr from lowering (via the adjuster ring). So three options: first take the bean hopper off and empty the rest and take the burr apart and get everything out -or- use the gate thing on the bean hopper to keep the beans from entering the burr chamber and then grind what's left inside and once its all out then adjust for Espresso (and decide what to do with what was just ground) -or- simply start the grinder and immediately and quickly rotate the adjuster ring to set it for Espresso size while it is actually in the process of grinding. I decided on the last option since sure, there is a bit of larger grind mixed in, but its such a small amount that I can't tell the difference in the brewed Espresso. I change grind size almost daily, so the third option is far and away the easiest, plus no waste (we drink a variety of dark roasts that taste great as both drip and Espresso so no need to reload the bean hopper). All in all, this a great machine for a decent price. But the little rubber mat that other reviewers complain about, yeah lol, its a corner they cut for sure, so either glue it on of just ditch it. For me, no problem just not using it at all. The part that actually matters is very solid all metal construction. Overall very pleased with this purchase. Last thing, its not exactly quiet, but it is way less loud than our previous grinder and way faster too.

I really liked this grinder, while not cheap, it is not too expensive, I found the price is right for its features... It feels like the materials are of quality, the grinder has a lot of adjustment and is as easy as just turning a disk. One thing I found very useful is that the quantity of coffee to grind is configured by the grinding time, this allows a lot of flexibility four the different sizes of cups of the coffee maker, it is just matter to find the right time, and as the time is 'stored' in the memory, I just need to press a single button once it is set. The coffo size after the grinding looks perfect for my espresso and k-cup machine (reusable cup). The reservoir size is appropriate, now I do not need to spend time in the preparation before I can put my coffee in the machine. Because it's size, it does not takes a lot of space in my kitchen, while it is a bit tall, it fits, but if the vertical space for other users is limited, then this may not be a good option, but with the reservoir capacity, if it fits once it is assembled, then it will be ok as it will need to be refill maybe every two weeks. Another good thing is that the grinded coffee deposit is metallic, so the coffee dust does not attach to it and is very easy to clean. Its silicon mat helps to keep it in place. Just a warning, the coffee reservoir MUST be placed beyond the output slide for the grinder, this helps to keep it in place and avoids leaking grounded coffee around (some people complain about it, but i just that it is not properly used) I really recommend it!.

Até agora, perfeito. Alto nível, excelente moagem para expresso, inclusive para a Gaggia Classic, torra média, ajustei no nível 16, para 19g num filtro DEX para 20g. Razão 50ml em 36s.

Excelente producto. Molino de café, cubre mis expectativas de molido doméstico.

Mucho mejor de lo que esperaba, lo ocupo para espresso y tiene mucho rango de ajuste, la tolva y su aditamento para pumpear aire impide la retencion extremadamente bien, sin duda una excelente inversion

Muy buen molino molienda pareja lo quiero para expreso ya que el que tengo de rebabas cónicas no me daba el grosor correcto buena contrucción fácil de usar y programar tiempo lo uso para una sola dosis.

Excelente a la hora de trabajar, sin embargo la tolva si es muy pequeña. Además, considerando sus dimensiones y peso, es fácil tumbarlo accidentalmente. Me hubiera encantado que el cable para conectarlo fuera más largo, a penas mide unos 30-35 Cms de largo. Por último, el soporte para cargar el maneral que posee no es muy cómodo para un maneral de 58mm