Cuisinart Electric Spice Grinder Coffee Grinder, Nut Grinder, Seed Grinder for Kitchen, Wet & Dry Electric, Easy to Use Dual Stainless Steel Bowls with Storage Lids Dishwasher Safe

The Cuisinart line of kitchen products have never let me gown. The Mini-Mate grinder I've owned for at least 20 years now and still is going strong. But since I bought it in the US and now live in the UK, I decided to buy a grinder here eliminating the voltage converter I had to use. Well this Spice & Nut Grinder has so far has proven to be as good as the original Mini-Mate. I put it through some torture in the week I've had it. I grow my herbs all summer to harvest and put away for winter. For several days I have been grinding basil, oregano, tarragon, coriander, cilantro, marjoram, etc. Rosemary ground down slightly so it is more friendly in food instead of twigs. Gave it a go around with whole cloves. Cardamom had its turn. While none of this spice grinders have a large capacity - which is good as you are able to control the degree to which you want things ground down [you don't want to powder everything] - it is fast so capacity is not a problem. Unlike the Mini-Mate where the top can't be cleaned efficiently because it is the motor, this Spice & Nut Grinder has the motor in the base, so everything that comes in contact with the food can be efficiently cleaned. It is also easy to operate by just pushing the lid down - which requires very little pressure. The unit will not operate if everything is not correctly locked in. For those that complain about a motor burnout, this is a small unit designed to grind as needed. It is not commercial grade, and not meant to be run consistently non-stop. Used mine for about an hour with no problem. Also, taking the lid off as soon you finishing grinding will create a suction as the items are turned inside as they are grinding. Lifting that lid before they settle [about a second] will have some things flying out. This is a kitchen must. Having read other reviews - I will update mine as time goes on to see if the complains are an inherent problem with this model.

Excellent piece of kit, I use it for spices and seeds. It works quickly and is so easy! I always have fresh ground seeds and spices - they really do taste better than when you buy them ready ground. It doesn't take up much space and I keep it in the cupboard within easy reach.

So far so good, providing you do not make the same initial mistake as me - and try to use before reading the instructions! I tested this with almonds the day it arrived and they did not grind, but got stuck under the blade. I was ready to return it. However, I had read so many positive reviews that I decided to try again, so the following day I read the instructions and realised I needed to twist and secure the cup to the base. Once I did that, the almonds ground down perfectly. I am delighted, as my old Moulinex grinder has eventually given up the ghost after about 40 years. I shall be extremely lucky if this lasts as long, but at the moment I am very happy with my purchase. Selling points for me (apart from the good reviews) are that it fits on the shelf of my cupboard. Some grinders I have seen have tall bases that would not go into the space I have. The other very useful component is that it has two bowls - with lids. Excellent for a recipe that calls for ground nuts and ground spices. Overall, I am a very happy bunny.

I have used this to grind dry spices, to puree ginger and garlic, to chop chillies and herbs and make salsa. It does a really great job generally. If I have one criticism it is that you cant put soft and wet items in such as salsa ingredients more than halfway full as it tends to leak juices down the outside of the container between lid and base however if you want to grind dry ingredients it is great. I bought extras as gifts so that says it all I think.

Hardworking and patient grinder. use it few times a weak. love the wet grinding part as I can make pesto with oil/other wet ingredients

I'm sorry to have to write a negative review, but after only a couple of months use the drive teeth were so worn that the machine stopped functioning. This seemed like an excellent, powerful machine and was used for its intended purpose. Unfortunately, the drive mechanism is a weakness.

Totally happy with this grinder, does any type of nuts and spices. Very easy to use and clean. Powerful enough for all my needs so far without overheating. The process is fast because of the great speed. There are no settings needed, the desired size of the nut and spice particles is controlled by time. Good value for money and would buy again. Very recommended.

I bought this specifically for my wife who was after a spice grinder. She says it is marvellous and handled not only Star anise but also Black cardamom pods as part of a South Indian recipe. Both are extremely hard and the grinder preformed extremely well.

Very bad quality didn’t even worked once

Works much better than a previous grinder we had by a different manufacturer and quieter.

By far the worst coffee grinder I've ever used. I've even found a whole bean after a 30s grind !!

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Mi experiencia específica con el producto por el momento es mala, ya que la clavija que trae es de tipo UK y no se puede utilizar en los enchufes españoles.