De'Longhi, Coffee grinder KG79, Black, 1 - Pack

I invested in a filter coffee machine a couple of years ago and since then have been either buying the bags of pre-ground coffee from supermarkets, or making the odd trip into Starbucks for my favourite blends and asking them to grind it for me. I had heard that grinding the coffee beans just before brewing the coffee tastes a lot better, so I was keen to give it a go. I spent ages looking at all of the different options, mainly trying to choose between one with blades and what they were calling a burr grinder (i'd never heard of it). Every review and guide that I read said that the Burr grinders were better because they gave more even results, didn't burn the coffee beans. Only problem was the price, the blade ones were within what I wanted to spend (around £20) and the Burr Grinders looked to be 10-15 times that amount. I was a little sceptical with this one because it was just a little more expensive than the blade grinders but gave it a go to see what it would be like, it was really the positive reviews on here that convinced me. I found it very easy to set up and use. You really do just pour the beans into the top, replace the cap and press the button on the top. I like that you can do this and then just go away and leave it to do its thing, rather than have to stand and hold the button like some of the other options. I do notice that once or twice it does not seem to want to switch off, and just keeps going. Tends to be when there is maybe just a bean or two bouncing around inside, it keeps going until it catches them. You do get to choose how course or fine the grind is, I have been using it on a medium setting since I set it up and haven't really found any cause to change it. All in all, I have been very impressed with this. Like some people have been telling me, the filter coffee does taste a lot better when it has been ground just before brewing, or least in my opinion after trying it vs the pre-ground bags. This grinder is small and unobtrusive, it matches my (black and chrome) filter coffee machine well and the quality seems excellent. I would strongly recommend it to anyone. Unless you're looking for one for commercial use, this little grinder does a great job at a very reasonable price. Love it!

Smart looking little unit { boxy, deco'ish } that works brilliantly , simple to use, just set your grinding level, how many cups its for { I use just under recommendation } press start and allow the machine to do its work, { very quick and quieter than others I have used } if your moving from a spinning blade type grinder to this burr type you will be impressed by how constant and uniform the grind is, good large hopper for your beans, easy to remove the burr mechanism to brush clean, The only downside I can see is the catchment ground coffee hopper, its on the flimsy side { lid fitting } and has a lot of static in it { just tap on your work top to release } overall a very impressive little machine that easily fits into my kitchen and life, after using a burr grinder I will never return to a blade one { mine is now a herb grinder } so take the leap if you are thinking about it, I did and I don't regret it.

Delonghi KG79 Professional Burr Grinder Unlike other burr grinders, where you pay a lot more for the brand name or the fuzz they make of it, this grinder comes in good quality for a reasonable price. + Good material quality, easy to use, good size of bean container. Coffee powder container easy to remove, good size to pour coffe into the filter of the coffe machine. Static charge of powder, often a big problem, is not to high. Very little remains in the container. Good adjustment range from fine to coarse. 0 Little bit noisy. Dail switch for cup number far away from real demand. I drink coffee very strong. Many of my english or irish colleagues already tend to get a haert attac from my coffe. If I would use the dail switch setting of this grinder 1:1 for the suggested number of cups, they would be dead. But, once you found the setting for your jug (I use 2.5 for 4 cups and 6 for 8 cups), everything is fine and the result is great. - the only minus is: The coffee is more or less "pushed" in the container. Usually some coffee remains in the slot between grinder and container, this is not a problem. But sometimes this coffee slides out and addes to the adjusted amount, so the grinded amount is bigger then suggested. Not a big amount, but annoying when you just grind a small amount anyway. So I knock slightly against the grinder everytime before I take the container out to get the same result every time.

We use this to grind coffee for our filter machine. The unit looks very smart and takes up little space. It produces grinds of a consistent size and is not too loud. The container is easy to remove and the lid stops spills. We are really happy with it and glad we decided to pay a bit more to get a proper coffee brand grinder instead of one of the cheap and cheerful generic machines there seem to be so many of.

I've owned blade coffee grinders in the past. They are messy and uncontrollable and produce a poor grind. Mine have been thrown away. I decided on the KG79 after reading reviews on Amazon. I've been using the grinder for a week now and I'm very happy with the performance. I can't comment on the long-term build quality of course. I like the ability to preset the number of cups and the fineness of the grind. I use two coffee makers: French press and an AeroPress. Pre-ground coffee is too fine for the French press and results in excessive fines. It's great in the AeroPress however -- but it takes longer to make a cup. After a couple of day's experimentation I found the setting for a courser grind that works well in the French press and produces full-flavoured coffee while minimising fines. It's easy to use: load with beans, press the button and in a few seconds there's your ground coffee ready to go. Nice product - I recommend it. Update 19 October 2011. I've now been using the grinder for three months. Very pleased with the grinding performance and general quality of the item. But it has a flaw. This flaw is not unique to this product but all grinders that use a particular type of plastic for the ground coffee container (polycarbonate I think it is). Static electricity. The plastic builds up a charge attracts the grounds and makes it almost impossible to get the grounds out without spilling some somewhere, usually over the kitchen bench. I used to tip the grounds out but now I use a teaspoon for most of the grounds and tip up the container only for the last bits. Even with care I still spill something, either under the machine or around the plunger. You have to remove the lid of the coffee container and this always has fine grounds clinging to it. These will spill on whatever you rest the lid on. I put it in the kitchen sink to minimise the problem.

I spent some time considering the best way to "upgrade" my coffee experience using a 12 year old Russel and Hobbs combi coffee maker. I like my coffee made with the expresso method, but with a bit more water than most peoples tastes. I looked at £300 bean to cup machines, new combi devices at around £125 (I need to be able to make pots of coffee too) and finally settled on this £32 grinder and a £6 water filter jug for beter water quality. I have to say as I sit here drinking my freshly made coffee I am very pleased with my purchaes, I do not think I coud have found a more cost effective way to improve the quality of my favorite drink. It looks,smells and most importantly tastes better than ready ground coffee. I only grind enough coffee for one cup at at time and put it into the machine within seconds of grinding, with it ready presurised and the jug and cup ready warmed. From everything I have read I think using good quality beans, water that tastes nice on its own, and having as short a prepartation time as possible is far more important than the kit you use. The machine itself is very compact and exudes quality despite its plastic casing. The settings are straightforward and seem acurate. It is a bit fiddly getting the ground coffee out without making a bit of a mess, but I am getting used to it. As for the fineness of the grind I can only say it is perferctly good for my tastes, I use it about 2 clicks up from finest and thats plenty good enough for me. Its certaily a lot finner than the ground coffee I was using. As for longevity well we will have to see. If the machine lasts a couple of years befere it dies I think I will have had my moneys worth. At that point I can either buy another one or perhaps upgrade to that £300 cup to bean machine afterall. This comes highly recomended to anyone using ready ground coffee, together with an inexpensive water filter.

Quite a good coffee grinder but no manual 😡 there is an “easy start” pamphlet and warranty pamphlets etc. but nothing to tell you how to remove and clean the grinders, had to look on YouTube for help as the manufacturers site was no help. I bought this to grind coffee for a drip feed coffee maker so a medium to coarse grind is ok, but according to reviews on YouTube it’s not much use for fine grind.

Works well and does a good coffee. Looks nice next to the delonghi coffee machine as a little set.

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I couldn’t be more pleased with this De’Longhi grinder — it has truly transformed my home coffee experience. From the moment I unpacked it, the build quality just stood out: the stainless-steel blade assembly feels robust, the transparent bean hopper lets me monitor the process easily, and the compact footprint fits neatly on my countertop. Grinding performance is excellent. I’ve been able to adjust between fine for espresso and coarse for French press with ease using the cup selector, and the results are remarkably consistent. The 120g bean capacity is ideal for prepping several cups in one go without over-grinding or wasting beans. I also appreciate how the lid locks securely and the container pops out cleanly for quick emptying and cleaning. Coffee flavour has noticeably improved. Fresh grounds mean more aroma, better crema, and a richer taste in every cup. Whether I’m making a quick morning espresso or sharing a pot with friends, the grinder keeps up and delivers reliably. Maintenance has been straightforward too. A quick wipe of the hopper and blade container after use keeps it clean; no mess or fuss at all. The power cord wraps neatly underneath so it doesn’t clutter the counter. Overall, this grinder offers superb value. For anyone serious about their coffee, the De’Longhi KG79 (ASIN: B002OHDBQC) is a smart investment and exactly what I was looking for. Five stars without hesitation!

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Works very well so far. Important to add a drop of water to the beans to avoid static.

Fantastic to make your own coffee !