Comments on: Capresso Infinity Plus Conical Burr Grinder, Black

By: Larry Cherry

Larry Cherry — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:18 +0000

Basic Reliable Coffee Grinder for the Money
First of all I really like this product. One of my old employers had one of these and it was much quieter than the previous one the office had. The plastic feels premium as far as plastic goes. The grinder itself is dead simple to use especially if you are like me and only grind what you need. I normally only put 1 to 2 scoops of coffee beans in the grinder at a time but I have heard you can fill it up and use the grind timer to estimate the amount of grounds you want. The tray area where the coffee grounds drop does get a little messy from fine coffee bean grounds overtime. This is easy to clean with a damp paper towel. You can clean the grinder by removing the hoper but I have not had to do this yet since I bought it but it is serviceable which I do appreciate.There are not many cons for this grinder considering its feature set and price point. Yes you could buy a nice hand powered grinder for less than this one. Yes there are cheaper electric grinders out there. Yes there are even nicer grinders with more features and a more premium feel to them out there. This specific grinder hits a lot of sweet spots for me like I mentioned above. You got something that is relatively quiet for a coffee bean grinder, simple to use, easy to clean, and reliable. If you appreciate the pros I mentioned above then I am sure you will also appreciate this grinder like I do.

By: pbGuy

pbGuy — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:18 +0000

Good Grinder – Updated 10/11/22
Capresso Infinity Plus(Silver) Model 575 05Received on 2/20/21 – using Daily- Hopper & Grounds (plastic) Container fit perfectly into respective locations (good, parts quality control) – Hopper easily rotates for grind setting and easily removable (& inserted) when following Instructions – Grounds Containerâs top & sides a perfect fit (good, parts quality control)- Grinding begins immediately upon turning Timer (to desired setting) – Mechanically, Timer works well; easy adaptation to its operation- Post-grinding: grounds (for my measure) do not find their way out of the Container, but are wholly captured inside (good, parts quality control) – Static inside Grounds Container, after grinding, can be mitigated when removing (Hint: tap Containerâs side immediately after slowly withdrawing)- Upper & Lower Burrs: appear well made, but daily cleaning will be required (as with all burr grinders) for long term, consistent grinding- ** Soft Collar (on Upper Burr) does not appear purchasable as a replacement part (it is not shown at Capressoâs web site & no mention in User Instructions) – Soft Collar, which is to be in place (guides beans to Lower Burr chamber), simply slips around (using tension) the top-edge of Upper Burr; vulnerable to tearing or stretching (if badly or continually removed) – softness of this Collar is no doubt, designed to gently guide beans [if a Collar is critical to feeding beans to Lower Burrs & can not (ever) be purchased as a replaceable part, a different, collar design might have been better option, avoiding being rendered unusable. But that doesn’t help those of us who now own this model Capresso, which has the Soft Collar.] – Best to avoid any Soft Collar handling (as shown in Instructions) or removing- Silver Model 575 05 weighs 8+ pounds – Weight & Size a factor for cleaning Grind Chamber (removing Upper Burr; see Fig. 6 in User Guide); for some, possible issue since man-handling Grinderâs base (holding upside down) is unwieldy. (Hint: carefully use a small hand-vacuum, after brushing grinds loose, to suck out the remnants as well as any in the Feeder channel)The Capresso Infinity Plus Model 575 05, is well made; manufacturing quality control exceeded expectation for this consumer model; easy operation; and grinding results have been very good & consistent and exceeded expectationI like this Model grinder, I am glad to be using, and most importantly, I am happy with the grinding results.UPDATED 3/31/21 – 4 (solid) stars: well made, good engineering quality-control & easy operability & very good grinding resultsRating Note: This Capresso 575 05 model could reasonably deserve a 5 star rating; however in order to gain the 5th star, long term reliability will be the benchmark, which can only be judged after a year’s use.- Cautionary Note: As a product sold for daily use, which requires daily cleaning (consistent with all burr grinders), & involves removing Upper Burr to clean both the Upper & Lower Burrs. This Soft Collar could easily be rendered unusable. [I was aware prior to my purchase.] Or as regular use continues, the soft material will age and may become less pliable (so, more prone to cracking).Note to Retailers: Upper Burrâs Soft Collar should be purchasable as a replacement partNote to Capresso: 1 Extra Soft Collar should be in the Box, when purchased New from any Retailer3/31/21 Comment: I am now less concerned about vulnerability of the Soft Collar, given my cleaning routine does not include removing the Soft Collar. – There are 2 prongs on the Upper Burrs element which enable grasping this element (to lift) without handling the Soft Collar. – However, this does not change the possibility that some inadvertent action could occur which would damage the Soft Collar and necessitate purchasing a replacement. …As result, I reiterate my Notes (above) to the Retailer & Capresso.Updated 10/11/22 – changed rating to 5 Stars. Has fulfilled my hope for great grinding & reliability. Note: attribute latter to daily cleaning of grind port & grind burrs. Highly recommend.

By: John R.

John R. — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:18 +0000

Great product
This is my second Capreseo. The first one died after 12 years of daily use which may give you an idea of the sturdiness of Capreseo products.I like the fact that it has industrial grade burr grinders, looks smart, and is very quiet, does an extremely great job of grinding beans into uniform grounds and most of all it’s strictly mechanical.There are no external electronic bells or whistles to fail. Very pleased with this purchase.

By: David Douglas

David Douglas — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:18 +0000

Good Machine!
Overall, I really like this machine. I do not regret buying it; and, I am buying another. The plusses are that for one thing most first evident, It looks good and feels like a well constructed and designed machine. The grind quality is excellent in the medium up to the uppermost levels of Fine. It may do pretty well in the super fine settings; but, I expect a lesser quality of very fine grinding. I use the machine in the upper medium range and the grind seems very consistent with a minimal amount of fines dust. My machine is very quiet considering the chassis on My model of the Infinity Plus is plastic. I imagine the metal models may even be quieter, albeit a bit heavier. One of the particular traits which I do not enjoy is the buildup of static in the ground coffee fines. I have researched everything I can find and this negative appears to be common with every other burr type coffee grinder regardless of price. One solution which seems to work very well is unbelievably simple. I discovered the idea on “You Tube”. Wet the handle of a regular metal spoon and use the spoon handle to stir the measured unground coffee beans. The thought is that is just enough moisture to greatly reduce the static of the upcoming grinding. It seems to work! I tried another idea from “You Tube” putting a few drops of water on top of the beans. That idea seemed not to work. I believe that doing that added to much moisture to the beans and the grind clogged the discharge chute. I went down from 5 stars to 4 stars because of a failure of the mechanical timer. As An engineer and I am very familar with how mechanical things can fail even if they are new. I do believe the Capresso Infinity to be a good quality machine and decided to get another Capresso. I processed the easy return for My 570.01 black plastic model. I am replacing it with an upgrade 565.05 metal housing model, hoping for even a quieter machine. Plus, of course, the new timer in the new machine. I believe from a lot of looking and research that the grinding mechanisms on all the models of infinity look to be the same. The Capresso model numbers seem to only change to denote the color of the plastic models and housing material either metal or plastic. The plastic models also come in either black plastic color or silver plastic color. The metal model is only in silver color. I am anxiously waiting for My new metal Capresso. I believe I shall be very pleased with My purchase. I do not anticipate that I’ll have another timer failure. Thanks Dave, Vermont

By: Reviewer2024

Reviewer2024 — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:18 +0000

One of the best coffee grinders I own. It’s powerful but quiet.

By: Serge A. Simard

Serge A. Simard — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:18 +0000

Success!This grinder is quiet. I wasted money on another grinder and should have bought this sooner.This is more quiet than a normal conversation but wouldn’t interrupt a conversation. I love that.And I can finally have a turk grind (so fine you can pinch the coffee with your fingers and it sticks together).And it’s more expensive than other grinders. You’ll never regret this purchase.

By: Free Scotland

Free Scotland — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:18 +0000

turned it on for the first time and it literally exploded! rendering it destroyed !

By: J E

J E — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:18 +0000

Love +++ this grinder. After having several less expensive grinders stop working at about 1 year (about $100 each), decided to get a good one. You don’t need to wait to grind again, it’s quiet compared to other grinders, it’s not very tall so fits easily under kitchen cabinets (big selling point) and makes great coffee. I’m beginning to think that my husband loves this grinder more than me but I’ll be reviewing him next. ð Highly recommended and a great eco-friendly choice not repeatedly buying coffee grinders (we’re big coffee drinkers and make excellent coffee at home.

By: Stephanie Lambert

Stephanie Lambert — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:18 +0000

FONCTIONNE TRÃS BIEN.