Toastmaster 1119 Electric Blades Grinder
- Type: Electric
- Grinding Method: Blades Grinder
- Capacity: 2 oz.
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Cheap but there are Better
Pros
Low cost, grind consistency.
Cons
Noise, mess, no fine grind.
Recommended it?
No
The Bottom Line:
If price is your number one consideration, then it's for you but you get what you pay for here.
I bought this product because it was the least expensive model sold in Amazon. I figured how bad could a relatively simple device with a singular function be? While the unit does grind coffee and I will keep it, it is relatively loud, messy, and slow to grind.
Noise: It's loud, alright. This isn't a big deal if you're just at home but I use this in an office setting and I don't want to attract too much attention. No model is whisper quiet but the motor and beans here produce quite a cacophony.
Mess: The design of the clear plastic top that fits into the base isn't thought out. The plastic safety top fits over and around the base instead of going into it. As a result, there's often some slight spillage of grounds when you take the top off. In addition, you'll be hard pressed if you want to pour the grounds into the top after grinding and then measure the grounds from there because there's a indentation in the top that prevents easy scooping, thereby producing more mess. Finally, a layer of grinds always sticks to the bottom of the grind chamber even after I turn the unit upside down and shake it. I always have to use a spoon to scrape that layer out. It's an unnecessary inconvenience.
Grind quality: There is something in the blade design that prevents it from producing a fine grind no matter how long you hold the button (I think because the blades sit a little higher from the bottom of the grind container). If you like espresso, this is a major problem. However, I will say that the grind consistency (i.e. no large chunks remain) is adequate.
The are better coffee grinders from Krups and Black & Decker. They are about $5 more but are worth it in terms of the above considerations.
Noise: It's loud, alright. This isn't a big deal if you're just at home but I use this in an office setting and I don't want to attract too much attention. No model is whisper quiet but the motor and beans here produce quite a cacophony.
Mess: The design of the clear plastic top that fits into the base isn't thought out. The plastic safety top fits over and around the base instead of going into it. As a result, there's often some slight spillage of grounds when you take the top off. In addition, you'll be hard pressed if you want to pour the grounds into the top after grinding and then measure the grounds from there because there's a indentation in the top that prevents easy scooping, thereby producing more mess. Finally, a layer of grinds always sticks to the bottom of the grind chamber even after I turn the unit upside down and shake it. I always have to use a spoon to scrape that layer out. It's an unnecessary inconvenience.
Grind quality: There is something in the blade design that prevents it from producing a fine grind no matter how long you hold the button (I think because the blades sit a little higher from the bottom of the grind container). If you like espresso, this is a major problem. However, I will say that the grind consistency (i.e. no large chunks remain) is adequate.
The are better coffee grinders from Krups and Black & Decker. They are about $5 more but are worth it in terms of the above considerations.
