using blade grinder for espresso in All Reviews

…I always use the highest setting for grinding, but it comes out very coarse. I have to finish grinding my coffee in a blade grinder to use it in my espresso machine. Otherwise, the coffee comes out…

…I bought the Breville BCG450XL Conical Burr Grinder as a birthday gift for my husband. I am not a coffee or espresso expert, but the fine grind made a more authentic espresso than using a blade… 192 more reviews »

…Pros: Price Cons: Uneven grind, clogs constantly. Review: Wow, a burr grinder for $15! I couldn't resist trying it out for that price. I'd used a blade grinder forever, but since I'd started… 9 more reviews »

…I've been using the Capresso burr grinder for about 3 weeks now and it's been everything I hoped for: uniform grinds and much more flavorful espresso. I was using a Melitta blade grinder previously…

…I use this grinder for two things: my Bodum coffee press and Capresso Ultima espresso machine. Prior to this I was using a blade grinder but I wish I had gotten this gadget sooner. With the blade… 223 more reviews »

… have read that you shouldn't use a blade grinder for Espresso. Well, I was very excited to try everything out for the first time last night. Boy, was I disappointed. After filling the grinder WAY BELOW…

… have read that you shouldn't use a blade grinder for Espresso. Well, I was very excited to try everything out for the first time last night. Boy, was I disappointed. After filling the grinder WAY BELOW… 301 more reviews »

… have read that you shouldn't use a blade grinder for Espresso. Well, I was very excited to try everything out for the first time last night. Boy, was I disappointed. After filling the grinder WAY BELOW… 320 more reviews »

… have read that you shouldn't use a blade grinder for Espresso. Well, I was very excited to try everything out for the first time last night. Boy, was I disappointed. After filling the grinder WAY BELOW… 322 more reviews »

…, this grinder cannot grind the beans fine enough for a proper espresso. If you aren't picky about how fine you grind your beans and you want a grinder that is easier to use than a blade grinder this is the one… 81 more reviews »

… have to use 2oz espresso cups and pour 1 shot at a time. Other Thoughts: uses ese pods, get a bur grinder if you plan on grinding your own beans, blades are bad for espresso grinding… 251 more reviews »

…Overall, nice product but can't be used for espresso. If you are not planning on making an espresso grind, then this grinder is just fine. I bought it hoping to use it for my espresso machine… 437 more reviews »

…I agree with the other high ratings here. This very simple and well-designed unit makes great espresso. And you don't have to use an expensive burr grinder -- I've been grinding Peet's Espresso… 514 more reviews »

…This product produces an almost fine enough crushed espresso grind and works well for all coarser grinds for, say, a good drip or french press but for a fine powdered consistency, use a good blade…

…This product produces an almost fine enough crushed espresso grind and works well for all coarser grinds for, say, a good drip or french press but for a fine powdered consistency, use a good blade… 301 more reviews »