Jura-Capresso Infinity 565 Electric Burr Grinder
- Power: 100 Watt
- Type: Electric
- Grinding Method: Burr Grinder
- Capacity: 8.8 oz.
- Finesse Settings: 16 Settings
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Solid build for the price
Pros
Solid build, stays clean both on the inside and outside, wonderful consistent grind.
Cons
Only minor cons: lid is not very secure; emptying beans can be awkward
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Once you use a BURR grinder, you won't go back to blade. Pay a little more for stainless steel...it's more solid, cleans easy and looks nice.
The Capresso Infinity 565 is the stainless steel version of the less expensive 560, perhaps at about a $30 difference. I chose the heavier model thinking that it would sit more solidly during grinds, plus the easier cleaning from a stainless steel shell. I presume you already know the benefits of a burr grinder vs. the cheaper blade grinder (mainly, you won't burn out the flavor with the slower burr grind.)
Design:
The overall design is very simple with just two controls, grind courseness and timer (actual grind on/off). There is a lid that I read can pop off during a grind because it is a friction fit. I have not had this problem since my grind times have been very short.
One design shortcoming is in the area of removing excess beans from the reservoir. One usually learns to pour in just the amount they plan to grind; however, there may be a few scenarios where you want to take them back out. The natural tendency is to rotate the reservoir to the release position and lift the cup off. DON'T DO THIS. Your beans fall out the bottom and spill onto your counter and floor. To remove beans, you have to remove the top lid and turn the entire unit upside down to empty.
Operation:
Just fill the top with beans, then set the granularity level. The timer knob starts the grind. The documentation wasn't clear, but I believe the number setting refers to the number of servings, not seconds. When I make a single shot of espresso, I usually have it set between 1 and 2. The recommended way of shutting off the grind earlier is to turn the granular setting all the way to the right...a little awkward. The natural tendency is to 'rush' the timer knob down to zero, but this is probably not recommended.
Noise:
As can be expected with any grinder, it is noisy, but not excessively so. I sort of think the blade grinders are noisier and have a higher more irritating pitch.
Grind quality:
I've tested this for drip (medium grind) and espresso (fine). In both cases, the grind is very consistent. I've heard that a blade grinder can result in inconsistent grind.
Cleaning:
I've been using this unit for about 3 months now. I have only cleaned the exterior and have not had to clean anything on the interior yet. No known clogs or anything of the sort...the interior seems to self-clean without noticable buildup. The manual does describe some sort of routine cleaning that should be done on the inside...it didn't sound too complicated.
Replacement Parts:
There are some burr assembly parts that may need to be replaced if you use the grinder a lot. Capresso anticipates this and has order forms available for you in the box and online. Replacement part pricing appears to be reasonable, although I have not had to do this yet.
COFFEE TIPS:
- Avoid buying beans that have been sitting around too long...the closer you can get to the actual roast time the better. Peets (in the SF Bay area) will send their freshest roasted beans to their Peets stores in a just-in-time fashion...the Peets beans sold in the grocery stores have probably been sitting around much longer. And who knows how long Starbucks beans sit around.
- Don't freeze your beans or your grinds...keep them in a dark place at room temperature, assuming you will consume them within the month. Store in air-tight (or ideally vacuum sealed) container.
- Only buy enough beans that you intend to consume within 2 weeks if possible.
- Grind only the amount you intend to brew.
Design:
The overall design is very simple with just two controls, grind courseness and timer (actual grind on/off). There is a lid that I read can pop off during a grind because it is a friction fit. I have not had this problem since my grind times have been very short.
One design shortcoming is in the area of removing excess beans from the reservoir. One usually learns to pour in just the amount they plan to grind; however, there may be a few scenarios where you want to take them back out. The natural tendency is to rotate the reservoir to the release position and lift the cup off. DON'T DO THIS. Your beans fall out the bottom and spill onto your counter and floor. To remove beans, you have to remove the top lid and turn the entire unit upside down to empty.
Operation:
Just fill the top with beans, then set the granularity level. The timer knob starts the grind. The documentation wasn't clear, but I believe the number setting refers to the number of servings, not seconds. When I make a single shot of espresso, I usually have it set between 1 and 2. The recommended way of shutting off the grind earlier is to turn the granular setting all the way to the right...a little awkward. The natural tendency is to 'rush' the timer knob down to zero, but this is probably not recommended.
Noise:
As can be expected with any grinder, it is noisy, but not excessively so. I sort of think the blade grinders are noisier and have a higher more irritating pitch.
Grind quality:
I've tested this for drip (medium grind) and espresso (fine). In both cases, the grind is very consistent. I've heard that a blade grinder can result in inconsistent grind.
Cleaning:
I've been using this unit for about 3 months now. I have only cleaned the exterior and have not had to clean anything on the interior yet. No known clogs or anything of the sort...the interior seems to self-clean without noticable buildup. The manual does describe some sort of routine cleaning that should be done on the inside...it didn't sound too complicated.
Replacement Parts:
There are some burr assembly parts that may need to be replaced if you use the grinder a lot. Capresso anticipates this and has order forms available for you in the box and online. Replacement part pricing appears to be reasonable, although I have not had to do this yet.
COFFEE TIPS:
- Avoid buying beans that have been sitting around too long...the closer you can get to the actual roast time the better. Peets (in the SF Bay area) will send their freshest roasted beans to their Peets stores in a just-in-time fashion...the Peets beans sold in the grocery stores have probably been sitting around much longer. And who knows how long Starbucks beans sit around.
- Don't freeze your beans or your grinds...keep them in a dark place at room temperature, assuming you will consume them within the month. Store in air-tight (or ideally vacuum sealed) container.
- Only buy enough beans that you intend to consume within 2 weeks if possible.
- Grind only the amount you intend to brew.
