Comments on: Bodum Bistro Electric Conical Burr Coffee Grinder, Preset Timer, 12 Grind Settings, Black

By: Edward Marcus

Edward Marcus — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:05:00 +0000

A Reluctant 5 Stars Amended 9 Months Later
My experience with the Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder (Black) makes quite a saga. First I ordered the machine in red, thinking the cheerful, vibrant color shown on my screen would enliven the kitchen. When the grinder arrived, I was disappointed to find how dull and dreary the color is “in the flesh.” So I phoned Amazon Customer Service (which is dependably cooperative), and they agreed to accept the return of the machine without penalty. Thereupon I ordered the black, which, like the red before it, arrived fast and in perfect condition. I’m satisfied that the discrepancy between the red on line and the red in the actual machine is merely a matter of physics, with no intent to deceive; and my wife and I love the black — so no “star deduction” so far.Then we got into grinding. The Bodum emits the reassuring sound of precision. It is the sound that well-built, sturdy, meticulously-crafted machines nearly always make, and it gives you the expectation of consistency and longevity. The consistency is immediately apparent in the uniformity of the grounds, but we’ll have to see about the longevity over time. We have an automatic drip machine, so the only grind setting we use is medium, as indicated by the middle icon on the machine. Our old grinder (also a burr machine, but not conical) always produced a by-product of fine powder in addition to the medium-sized particles. With the Bodum there is none of this undesirable powder. Consequently, I can say after a week or so of use, that the flavor of our brewed coffee is noticeably improved. To summarize, the particle size of the grounds is wonderfully consistent, and this is reflected in the taste of the brew.Now to address a flaw that many other reviewers have mentioned. The grinder only runs for 20 seconds at a time. The instruction booklet tenders a caveat: allow 5 minutes before running the machine through another grinding cycle. I consider that a defect in a machine of this quality. It should be possible for the motor to run for, say, 45 seconds without overheating or sustaining damage. I drink two big mugs of coffee, and the beans necessary for that much java cannot be ground by the Bodum in 20 seconds. However, I don’t stand and stare resentfully at the grinder for the next 5 minutes. I have lots of other things to do to fill in that time — such as toasting and buttering a bagel; or frothing milk for the coffee; or mixing batter for pancakes or waffles; or beating and cooking eggs for a mini-omelet — and so on. I’m in my 8th decade of life, I no longer go to an office or shop, and I cheerfully admit to being spoiled as hell. If I needed to bolt down my coffee and race out the door (as I once did), that 5 minutes between grindings would be a deal-breaker for me. But since that’s not the case, I’m inclined not to deduct any stars for the 20-second limitation either. Call me sucker, but the integrity of the build, the consistency of the grind, and the improved flavor of the brewed coffee have me hooked. But everyone will have to decide for him/herself how important this is.I consider the Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder very good value for money.NINE MONTHS LATER — I think it’s time to reconsider my original review in just one respect. I’m getting impatient waiting 5 minutes before running the grinder a second time. I now find this requirement an annoying restriction imposed by the manufacturer which should be corrected in subsequent models. Consequently, I have downgraded my rating to four stars.

By: allen

allen — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:05:00 +0000

Buyer beware: great grinder BUT can’t replace fragile/cheap components, not anti-static
I have used Bodum products and been happy with them for years, but this one has let me down. I was a little disappointed in it for a very small reason but could live with it. What has made me turn away from this product is that Bodum’s customer support has been unresponsive when I needed them, and I’ve had to replace this perfectly good $100 grinder for a ridiculous reason.I bought the Bodum grinder about 15 months ago to replace my old Cuisinart DBM-8P1, which was a gift from my in-laws. The motor on the Cuisinart gave out after about four years, and I wanted to upgrade to a Bodum model, because Bodum makes quality products and I love my coffee! The grinder itself works great. It gives a perfectly calibrated and consistent grind across all levels, from espresso file to French Press course. All the issues I’ve had with this grinder involve the grind cup (the glass “beaker” that catches grounds coming out of the burr heads). The grind cup is ABSOLUTELY NOT anti-static as advertised. My grind method is to grind about 2-3 days worth of beans at a time, then store them in an airtight container. The first cup full of grinds would have a small amount of static, the second had a little more, but by the third there would be a mess of wasted coffee all over the counter. The only remedy for this I found was to let the coffee grounds rest in the cup at least 5 minutes before pouring them out. Grinding enough coffee for my airtight container ended up a couple of hours as I would do other tasks while waiting for the static to dissipate. This was a hassle, but I could live with it. The nail-in-the-coffin for this grinder was when, after 15 months of use, the cup broke in the sink as I was cleaning it the other day. No cuts, no blood, no harm; no foul, but now I needed a new cup. Based on the price of French Press replacement carafes, I expected a cup for this grinder should cost approximately $10. Searching Amazon, however, I was unable to find a replacement cup. I went to the Bodum website; no orderable replacement was listed there, either. Searching the internet at-large: still no replacement to be found. I reached out to Bodum’s customer support via email asking for assistance. I immediately received a “we have your request and will respond” automated message, but after a week this is the only response I’ve received. I just ordered another Cuisinart grinder; the same DBM-8P1 model as I had before, for about $60. Sorry Bodum: I can’t buy another $100 grinder to replace a $10 glass cup.

By: monscervi

monscervi — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:05:00 +0000

Excellent Budget Grinder
There are many outstanding conical burr coffee grinders on the market which typically cost $ 200 to several thousand $$$. The Bodum Bistro Conical Burr Grinder may not be a direct competitor for a top of the line coffee grinder but it comes very close. The grind at the very fine setting is excellent, consistent and very well suited for fully automatic espresso machines. There is comparably little electrostatic sticking of the ground coffee in the machine (about 10%). The mid level grind is also very even and works well for filter coffee. The coarse grind is a little bit uneven but still works fine for French press coffee.I use the machine to grind decaf coffee beans for an occasional cup of decaf latte macchiato that I make using the bypass chute in a fully automatic espresso machine. Works marvelously well. The Bodum Bistro Conical Burr Coffee grinder is excellent, especially given the low price point.

By: Sangeeta

Sangeeta — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:05:00 +0000

Most reliable. Grinds accurately to our liking. Fine for french press, course for our coffee machine. Coffee is always fresh and tastes amazing! Well worth the price! Highly recommended!

By: Cliente de Amazon

Cliente de Amazon — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:05:00 +0000

Me agradÃ³ mucho por el tamaÃ±o que presenta y que tiene buena consistencia respecto al molido (que se regula al girar la tolva), el cual habrÃ¡ que ir perfeccionando conforme uno se acostumbra a su uso y dependiendo del cafÃ© a utilizar. Me agradÃ³ que incluye una tabla de tiempos aproximados para preparar cierta cantidad de cafÃ©, sin embargo no hay nada mejor que tener una bÃ¡scula a la mano y moler la cantidad adecuada en el momento requerido. El Ãºnico detalle que le pondrÃa es el hecho de la limpieza, ya que a pesar de poder desmontar la tolva y retirar una parte de las muelas, una parte de las muelas (las que van al eje del motor) no puede accederse con facilidad pero revisando algunos videos hacen uso de arroz para limpiar esta parte lo que creo ayuda a compensar dicha dificultad. Por lo demÃ¡s estoy bastante satisfecho con el producto.

By: RubberCheese

RubberCheese — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:05:00 +0000

I bought this almost two years ago for the office (purchased in March 2018), where it has working without issue. Itâs used 2-3 times per day every workday, and receives virtually no love (or cleaning out).At home, Iâve had a Cuisinart DBM-8C and am now using a Braun KG7070 which Iâll compare to in this review.WALK-AROUND â Bodum BistroThis grinder has an all-plastic exterior (except the glass output jar). The plastic is matte which makes it look surprisingly good. The bean hopper can be rotated to allow you to select grind coarseness. On the top of the unit is the timer dial (allows you to select 5 to 20second grind times) and a âgoâ button. On the side of the unit is a power button. At the office, we leave the timer set to approximately 8 seconds (press âgoâ once for a half pot, twice for a full pot) and the power button is always on.NORMAL USEThis grinder works like most other grinders â pour in your beans, replace the hopper lid, select coarseness, select grind time and hit Start. Ground coffee lands in the lower hopper, and you can pull it out, remove the lid, and dump into your coffee maker. The lower hopper is glass which minimizes static cling relative to the grinders Iâve used at home. Also, because the grinds come from above, the unit is not prone to âleakingâ grinds or getting jammed.CONSISTENCY & GRIND QUALITYCoarseness can be adjusted over a large scale to allow fine-tuning; there are images to suggest what coarseness is appropriate for the type of coffee being made. Grind quality is excellent in the âdrip filterâ range, and very consistent. We donât grind espresso or have a French press at the office, so I canât comment on those settings.NOISE LEVELThis grinder is incredibly loud, much louder than my Cuisinart or Braun units at home. Not a big deal, but if quiet operation is important, check out the Braun 7070.THE GOOD+ Stands up well under high use+ Consistent grind quality+ No issues with clogging+ No mess or âleakageâ of grinds that I experience with other grindersTHE BAD- Lid on fresh bean hopper fits loosely; should provide airtight seal- High price relative to other grinders- Occasionally the timer âkicksâ out immediately and you need to re-pressOTHER NOTESThere is a similar-looking Bodum grinder that costs less â it doesnât include a timer. I strongly recommend buying a grinder with a timer (such as this one) for easy and consistent pots of coffee.OVERALLIâve been recommending this grinder since we got one for the office, and two friends have picked one up in that time â both are happy with it. The only caveat is that if you require quiet operation, you should consider another option (I suggest Braun 7070, but this unit requires additional cleaning because of the rear-fed grind hopper design).

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