Hamilton Beach Fresh Grind Electric Coffee Grinder for Beans, Spices and More, Stainless Steel Blades, Removable Chamber, Makes up to 12 Cups, Black

After three years of use, I'm finally writing a review.This is a very simple coffee grinder. It spins at one speed setting, so if you want a course grind, then don't grind longer than 15 seconds. The longer you grind, the finer it gets.There are two removable parts: 1) the cap/cup (top), and 2) the cup/blade (bottom). This makes cleaning very easy.Here's how you use the grinder. 1) Plug in the electrical cord. 2) Fill the cup/blade with coffee beans. 3) Place the cap/cup onto the cup/blade. 4) Press the button for at least 15 seconds. 5) Unplug machine by gripping the plug. 6) Turn machine upside down so the coffee grinds fall into the cap/cup. 7) Remove the machine from the cap/cup. 8) Pour out grinds from cap/cup.I go through these steps because of some of the reviews. Some people say that they make a mess when they remove the cup/blade. I understand why. The cup/blade has fill lines. This implies that the cup/blade is intended to be removed during operations to remove the finished grinds. But no, do not remove the cup/blade with grinds in the cup/blade. Turn the machine upside down so that the grinds fall into the cap/cup. This is because the cap/cup removes easily, and the cup/blade does not remove easily. You will make a mess struggling with the cup/blade while it is full of grinds.Another review said the cord get damaged at the base when unplugging. This is an example of the need for detailed instructions. What is obvious to some is not always so. When you unplug, grip the plug and pull. Do not only hold the machine and yank the cord out of the electrical outlet. You will damage the connection between the cord and the machine.This coffee grinder is very simple, with a good design, well built and reasonably priced. Qualities that you want in any tool.

Grind speed is good, it's powerful. You do have to pulse it a few times to get all the beans grounded. Design is nice and easy to clean. Sturdiness is good. Fits good in cabinets not bulky. No weird burning smell, but it's one the louder side. Every one knows it's coffee time..LOL I really don't have any complaints, good buy for the price honestly.

I’ve been using the Hamilton Beach Fresh Grind Electric Grinder daily for a few weeks now, and I’m genuinely impressed by how much value this compact appliance adds to my kitchen. Whether I’m grinding coffee beans for my morning brew or spices for cooking, this grinder delivers consistent, reliable results every time.What I love:• Quiet Operation: One of the standout features is how surprisingly quiet this grinder is compared to others I’ve owned. I can grind beans early in the morning without waking anyone up—a huge win.• Compact Design: It doesn’t take up much counter space, and the cord wraps around the base for easy storage. It’s also light enough to tuck away in a cabinet when not in use.• Stainless Steel Blades & Chamber: The grinding chamber is made of stainless steel and is super easy to clean. It also doesn’t hold onto smells or residue after grinding strong spices like cardamom or cloves.• Simple One-Touch Control: There’s no learning curve—it’s intuitive and straightforward. Just press down, and you’re grinding. Hold longer for a finer grind.• Versatility: While it’s marketed as a coffee grinder, I’ve used it successfully for seeds, spices, and even small nuts. Great for prepping fresh ingredients in seconds.Overall, this is an incredibly useful little gadget that punches above its weight. It’s affordable, efficient, and performs reliably every day. I highly recommend it to anyone who values fresh-ground flavor and convenience in the kitchen.

I’ve had it for about a week, I’ve used it every morning since I got it. I’m totally happy with it. It says it’s a lot quieter than other brands, I’d believe that it is. Obviously it’s not silent but it’s probably 1/3 as loud as an average blender, so it’s decent. It’s quick and easy to use, put your beans in, put the cap on, push the button a few times to grind em up, maybe one longer burst to really get them ground.Things you should know/other people’s complaints:Someone said that it’s “no good, it leaves chunks of beans”. This doesn’t happen to me, but my guess is that they’re not grinding the beans enough or they’re somehow over filling it. While grinding you can tip it upside down in between bursts of the motor to mix it around better.“It makes a mess, coffee grounds everywhere!” The cap is a cup. When your coffee beans (or spices) are fully ground, tip it upside down and pull the machine out of the cap, and you won’t spill anything.“The motor burnt out after just a few uses” so obvisouly I haven’t had this for more than a week so I can’t yet say it should last forever. It probably won’t, but for $15 if I have to buy a new one every year or two, I can live with that. It could’ve also just been a faulty unit... stuff happens. BUT basically don’t just hold down the button so the motor and blades spin continuously. In stead to short bursts like you’re revving a motorcycle... this will break the big pieces into smaller pieces, and shoot them around and mix them up so the blades aren’t working so hard. Then after a few bursts when it’s mostly ground up, you can hold it a bit longer to make sure there aren’t chunks left. I like my coffee a little coarse (its definitely not espresso ground... see photos).“The cord is too short”... yeah the bottom is also a cap that pulls straight down and then you can unwrap the power cable. Though, even unspooled, the cord is pretty short... it’s the only thing I don’t like about this device... it can only be about a foot from an outlet. I deal with it, but it’s the one thing I would change about it.For a cheap, tabletop grinder I don’t see how it could be beat. It’s pretty easy to clean (the top washes just like a cup, and the part where the beans sit on the blades pulls out like a cup as well). It works great and I’m totally satisfied for what it is.