Braun KSM2-WH Aromatic Coffee Grinder, White
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BraunBrand: Braun
Model: KSM2-WH
Color: White
Product features:
- Grinds up to 2-1/2 ounces of coffee beans (12 cups of coffee)
- Ribbed lid guides beans into blades for even grinding
- Stainless-steel blades, 150-watt motor avoid overheating coffee
- Safe: grinding won't start unless lid secure
- Cord wraps around base for storage
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Braun KSM2-WH Aromatic Coffee Grinder, White
Customer Review: Works just like all the rest but maybe not as good looking as others
Summary: 4 Stars
I have 4 coffee grinders in my kitchen. Historically I've always had one for coffee and another for grinding spices (another common, great use for them). I primarily use this Braun grinder for coffee and for that application it works well. However, I can't really say that it works better than any others. Below is my summary of the 4 different grinders I own and the differences:
I currently own a this Braun grinder, a HD designs (which is a cheapy brand from Target or Fred Meyers), a fancy looking Cuisinart Cuisinart DCG-12BC Grind Central Coffee Grinder , and a Bodum Bodum Bistro Electric Blade Grinder, Black. For the most part they all do the same thing and have only minor differences which I will describe below:
Primary differences:
The Cuisinart blade actually has a sharpness similar to a knife. I thought this might make it better for grinding spices, which is what I use it for. It may actually grind them up faster, but for the most part the end product is pretty much the same. The other difference is that the blade sits higher in the bowl than the other grinders. The drawback to this is that if you want to grind a small bit of spice, the blade may be sitting above and you have to jiggle it a bit for the spices to make contact. For coffee I don't see that the higher blade has any downside.
The Braun looks and operates almost identical to the cheapy HD designs grinder. For the most part these two grinders are identical with only minor differences, such as the ability to wrap the cord around the Braun for storage. both operate equally well.
The Bodum operates pretty much like the others. The blade is lower in the bowl than all the rest, which would be good for spices, but not really any difference for coffee beans that I can tell. The main difference with the Bodum is that the cord is much shorter at 6 inches, so it needs to sit really close to the plug. The cord wraps up underneath for storage, and in my opinion the Bodum grinder is much more attractive looking than the Braun or HD. I have the black one.
One is easier to clean than the rest:
If you clean your grinder between grindings I will say that the Cuisinart is the easiest to clean because the bowl is separate from the main housing and is essentially one stainless steel piece. Plus with the blades higher you can get underneath them better. The other units all set the bowls within the plastic housing, so there is a seam where the bowl meets the housing where coffee, spices, etc. can get stuck. If you were to use one grinder for both coffee and spices you may end up with spicy coffee or coffee tasting spices since it's much harder to clean the tiny grinds out of that seam area. However, if you're not doing both then it doesn't really matter.
All pretty much the same with minor differences:
I honestly can't say that there is much performance difference between any of them. Unless you're going to grind spices and coffee in the same grinder I would suggest you buy your grinder based on how it looks, since they all operate the same and produce the same end product. However if you are grinding both coffee and spices in the same unit then go with the Cuisinart.
Summary: Works well but not any better or worse than other brands I've used. If you are going to grind both spices and coffee in the same grinder consider the Cuisinart instead, as it's easier to clean so the coffee and spices won't contaminate each other during the grind.
Description of Braun KSM2-WH Aromatic Coffee Grinder, White
The freshest coffee starts here! Grind beans for up to 12 cups of coffee quickly and easily. A powerful 150-watt motor combined with a stainless steel blade and ribbed lid provides optimal circulation for a fast, even grind. Cord storage on base Grind beans for up to 12 cups of coffee quickly and easily. Powerful 150-watt motor plus the efficient stainless steel blade and special ribbed lid provide optimal circulation for a fast, even grind. Includes convenience features such as a graduated measuring scale on lid and handy cord storage so you can keep it on the counter. The best way to the perfect cup of coffee. Guarantee: Limited, 1 Year.Large enough to grind up to 2-1/2 ounces of coffee beans (enough for 12 cups), this powerful grinder ensures that freshly ground coffee is quickly available, even for big coffeemakers in the office. The details are what make this grinder exceptional: The lid is transparent for monitoring the grind, and has two down-pointing ribs to guide beans toward the blades for even grinding. The design of the stainless-steel blades, combined with the 150-watt motor, means beans can be ground quickly without overheating and spoiling the coffee's taste. For safety, the grinder will not work unless the lid is securely in place and locked down. Finally, the power cord wraps around the grinder's bottom for neat storage. Clad in gleaming white, the grinder carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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