Black & Decker CBG100S Smartgrind Coffee Grinder, Stainless Steel
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Black & DeckerBrand: Black & Decker
Model: CBG100S
Color: White,Stainless
Product features:
- Electric grinder for grinding coffee beans, spices, and more
- Stainless-steel bowl and stainless-steel grinding blades
- Powerful yet quiet motor; push-button pulse control
- Grinds from coarse to fine in seconds; locking lid for safety
- Measures 4 by 4 by 8 inches; 2-year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Black & Decker CBG100S Smartgrind Coffee Grinder, Stainless Steel
Customer Review: Waste of $20
Summary: 2 Stars
If I were this grinder's parent it would be GROUNDED for bad design. Whoever designed it was clearly not a coffee drinker of coffee made from freshly ground beans. While this coffee grinder does the job (2 stars awarded for functioning out of the box), there are several elements of this grinder that really just stink.
1) The cap. The cap design is probably an example of the least thoughtful engineering I have ever seen. The button that engages the grinding function on the motor unit/base extends from outside the cap like a thin spindly finger, almost like it is silently flipping you the bird because you woke it up too early in the morning to do its work. The worst part (and the reason I wrote this review): the capacity of the cap is LESS than base cup. This means if you grind more coffee beans than can fit in the lid (not even 2 cups worth), you will end up spilling the grounds EVERYWHERE if you try to use the cap to dump into your coffee filter/press/what-have-you. You will need to use the motor unit to pour the grounds, and this is quite awkward, and pretty ridiculous.
2) The cord. Speaking of pouring grounds out of the base, keep in mind that you'll probably need to unplug the cord before doing so. Unfortunately, the cord is not easy to wrap up beneath the base, so plan to leave this unit out on your counter. Additionally, there is no way to secure the cord easily such that it doesn't protrude from under the base in a haphazard manner while you're grinding it. Plan to steady it with one hand and press the grinder with the other.
3) The grinder does not handle large amounts of beans very well. It has a pretty powerful motor so what happens if you "overload" (read: 2 servings worth of beans which is about 2 oz) the grinder, the beans near the blades get overground and really fine. Forget about using the French press for this one unless you want to grind one bean at a time or you really enjoy your morning cup of sludge.
Moral of story: Black & Decker is good at power tools. Put your $20 toward a nice set of drill bits instead.
Description of Black & Decker CBG100S Smartgrind Coffee Grinder, Stainless Steel
Easy-touch pulse control quickly custom grinds your favorite coffee beans from coarse to fine. Pulse button and safety function add to precision and peace of mind. Stainless steel blades for consistent, outstanding performance. Holds 1/2 cup capacity and is 130 watts of power. Cord wrap adds to its convenience by leaving less mess and more counter space for you.Grinders & Roasters
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