Secura Conical Burr Coffee Grinder - For Freshly Ground Beans Every Time

Mariner60: I've used this grinder every day for 3 months and there is a lot to like for the price. It's fairly easy to use, the grind is mostly uniform and easily adjusted, and the timer will be very convenient if you make at least 6 cups at a time. But there's the problem. I always make coffee in a 4-cup pot. The timer adjustment is labelled to go down as low as 2 cups, and even though I like my coffee fairly strong, the 2-cup setting produces more coffee than needed for four. So I am forced to measure it out anyway and either throw away the excess or store it. That's several extra steps that I'm supposed to be able to avoid with this grinder. And since the plastic catch bin is always full of static, grounds tend to get all over. I realize that at this price level, the parts are going to be plastic and static is unavoidable, but it would be much less of a problem if the unit would grind the quantity that I want which could be dumped directly into the coffee maker. Otherwise this would be a 5-star item for this price.

United States on Apr 24, 2020

Paul Turner: Decided to upgrade to a burr grinder. All the info out there says burr grinders give the best and most even grind of whole beans. I saw this one on Amazon and it seemed to have all the features I was looking for so I gave it a shot. It arrived early so I was pleased about that. It unpacked easily and I read the instructions and gave it a quick wash. This was a good idea because I got familiar with the grinder and can now see and understand why they are supposed to give a more even grind. I let it all dry and put the few pieces back together and made my first burr grind. There are a lot of size settings so it took a little experimenting to find the grind size I wanted. I use re-usable K-cups and found the "9" grind seemed perfect for me. The machine does make some noise but it's no where near as loud as my old grinder (blade style) and not as loud as I had anticipated it would be. They were right... burr grind is a very even size! It works like a charm and I think it was a great choice. Clean up is pretty easy and the grinders are pretty heavy duty so I don't see them wearing out any time soon.

I'm glad I selected this particular machine and it has worked exceptionally well...

United States on Apr 20, 2020

DaveMan: (This is the first review I've written for Amazon, but I liked this purchase a lot. So buckle up.)
I went back and forth between an all-in-one grinder/coffee maker or separate grinder and coffee maker units. I decided to get a separate grinder and coffee maker because if either piece broke at some point, I'd not lose both units. The total price for both purchases was less than a combo unit like a Cuisinart (the coffee maker I bought was a Ninja).

So, the grinder. It had to be a burr grinder, not a blade chopper. This grinder was not (to me) one of the biggest name brands, but it was a great price. I'm glad I went with this one. The grinder is top notch, and the controls to dial in fine/coarse settings were perfect. I originally had the beans on a finer setting and the coffee wasn't as good, but then I decided to trust the user manual advice and set the grind to about 10. Perfect. I gradually dialed in the amount to what I use for two cups of coffee (a little over 4 cups by the grinder and coffee maker measurements--coffee makers in the US think that 6 ounces is a cup, haha).

The only annoyance is that some fine coffee grounds can escape the grind container and get...

United States on Feb 25, 2020

TFTDguru: Relatively quiet, grinds well, small footprint, easy to adjust, easy to operate. Very straightforward design. Integrated cord storage. On the negative side, you have to tap around the grinder chute several times before removing the receiving container or you get coffee grounds everywhere! What a mess. I got better at minimizing the mess with a little practice. The unit also generates a lot of static electricity so coffee grounds stick inside the receptacle and are attracted to the outside of the unit. If there are beans in the hopper when you remove it they will start pouring out of the bottom. So grind all the beans in the hopper before removing it for cleaning. Other than that the unit is easy to clean. Good value for the price

United States on Feb 09, 2020

Diane O.: I took a chance on this, based on price, as there was literally only one review. I have only had it for two days, and will update my review if my opinion changes.

I am pleased with the product and its performance. True conical mill at this price is the most outstanding feature. The top burr of the mill removes for easy cleaning. Grind performance on finest (Espresso) produces consistent size fine results. I have tried both 1 and 2 settings to see which provides the best results. It is not overly loud and grinds with a reasonable speed.

The only negative that I have experienced is the static from the plastic catch basin. This will cause a bit of a mess if you are not careful, and some small amount of grounds on the counter is unavoidable. To me, this is not a reason to pass on this product, as you really have to move up in price to get non-plastic parts.

Time will tell how well this machine holds up, but so far I am really loving my coffee.

United States on Jan 05, 2020