If you want one of the best brands in coffee makers and grinders today, Krups is definitely one of the top brands. Founded by Robert Krups in the late 19th century the company was renowned for its manufacture of scales. It was only in 1956 that the company branched out into “coffee” when it produced its first electric coffee grinder. The company sold 1 million grinders in its first year of production. The German kitchen appliance company has been leading the race for the manufacture of the best coffee and espresso machines and grinders since then.
One of the company’s best sellers today is the Krups 203-42 Fast Touch Coffee Grinder. Made of polypropylene and stainless the grinder is compact and light at 6 inches in height, with a width of 3 1/6 inches and weighing a mere 1 pound. It’s a blade grinder and has no timer which is alright so you can pulsate the grinder to avoid powdery grinds. The plastic see-through lid of the grinder allows you to see what is going on inside. The grinder does not take up much counter space and since it’s quite compact and cute, it’s easy to store it too. The long electrical cord is quite long that you won’t have a problem if the electrical outlet is way on the other side of kitchen.
Most Krups users find their grinders have very long “service” life as some have had their units for 10 to 15 years. The grinder could be used for grinding spices and nuts too. You just have to practice how much time you need to push or pulsate on the button for that desired grind. Cleaning might not be so easy to some especially if they grind spices. Some consumers say that the plastic is just about impossible to clean after grinding spices. For most, the cleaning part is not a problem because wiping the grinding chamber with dry towel is good enough. Remember, you cannot just soak the whole unit in the water as the motor is in the grinding section. For a blade grinder priced at $19.00 this is a steal. Consumer rating is 4.5 stars out of 5.
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