Spice Grinders

This Italian-made mincer and grinder is a very versatile piece of kitchen tool. It can cut, chop, mince, and puree. It does all these with its stainless steel blades that are spun by a 550-watt motor.

The Miracle Exclusives Mincer & Grinder T30 is cylindrical in shape standing 25 cm tall with a diameter of 16.5 cm. It has a lid made of clear plastic while the rest of its body is in white. Pressing this lid activates the machine. Since it is transparent you can see inside into the milling chamber to check for the grounds’ consistency. The finer you want your grounds, the longer you will need to press the lid.

This system of switching has the advantage of totally eliminating the possibility of starting the machine without the lid on. This means you will never cut your fingers while pouring food into the milling chamber by accidentally turning it on. It also means no food flying all over your kitchen.

When you are satisfied with the fineness of your grounds, simply remove the lid and lift the milling chamber out. This makes dispensing easy, after which you can wash them in your dishwasher. The chamber can accommodate a little over 225 grams.

The Mincer & Grinder T30 can grind spices, seeds, nuts, beans, and even grains to extremely fine textures. It can also mince herbs, vegetable, cheese, and even meat into very fine pieces. Since it can take both dry and oily food, it can make flour, peanut butter, cornmeal, and hummus.

A cord storage compartment is provided at the bottom of the grinder for an uncluttered work table when not in use if you opt to leave it on your work table.

The Toastess Coffee and Spice Grinder features a powerful yet quiet motor that unobtrusively grinds coffee beans and spices while your other appliances whirr and whine in the background. It spins the blade at high speeds thus grinding the beans and spices quickly and uniformly in just a few seconds. It is because of this quick grinding that heat build-up is minimized thereby avoiding burnt grounds.

The TCG-357 grinds coffee beans, allspice, peppercorns, celery seeds, cardamom, coriander seeds, as well as mustard seeds. Simply scoop these into the grinding bowl which holds up to 50 grams of beans and start grinding. The machine’s pulse feature allows you to choose the kind of ground texture you want, from coarse to fine. With a clear plastic domed top, you can see inside the bowl to check if the beans or spices are ground to your satisfaction.

A safety mechanism prevents the machine from operating unless the lid is properly shut. A lock and unlock icon indicates whether the lid is in its right position. This avoids beans and spices flying all over the place if accidentally started before the lid is on.

To keep your table or counter uncluttered, a cord wrap is provided. Standing at a shade over eight inches with a diameter of approximately four inches, the TCG-357 is not a huge appliance. With its brushed stainless steel case that is accented with black plastic, it actually looks sleek. You can leave it standing next to your coffeemaker or spice racks, ready to do its job whenever you run out of coffee or spice grounds.

The Elite Cuisine Coffee and Spice Grinder ETS630B is one several kitchen grinders that was originally designed to effectively and efficiently grind coffee beans but was discovered to just as effective and efficient grinding spices and nuts.

This grinder features stainless steel cutting blades that cuts and crushes coffee beans, spices, and nuts. It can easily process peppercorns, flax seeds, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, and all spice berries in a matter of seconds.

Grinding is easy. All you need to do is pour the coffee beans, spices, or nuts you want to grind into the grinding bowl that can accommodate as much as 36 grams. Close the lid and depress the safety switch to activate the blades. The blades are spun by a 150-watt motor that is housed at the bottom of the grinder. The longer you press the button, the finer your grounds will get.

The grinder stands seven inches. It is cylindrical in shape with a diameter of approximately 4½ inches. Its base is flared, while the lid at the top is domed. It is made of clear plastic allowing you to look into the grinding bowl to check the consistency or texture of the grounds.

This Italian mill grinder is made of ABS thermoplastic making it light, rigid, and impact-resistant. The machine is labeled “Coffee Mill” and, indeed, it does grind coffee beans efficiently to the consistency of your choice. This does not mean, however, that it can only grind coffee beans. It can also grind spices and condiments with an efficiency equal to that with which it grinds coffee beans.

The La Pavoni PA-1403-B features stainless steel blades within a stainless steel chamber that are both guaranteed to last. The chamber is covered with a lid that locks into place thus preventing any accidental opening and spilling of the chamber’s contents. This lid is transparent to allow you to see into the grinding chamber to check the grinding progress.

Grinding is as easy as ABC. Simply scoop in the coffee beans, or spices, or condiments; attach and rotate the lid to lock it; and depress the push-button switch to activate the grinder motor; check the grounds for consistency, and if they are still too coarse for your purposes, press the switch again. Keep doing this until you have reached your desired ground fineness. After grinding, simply wipe the lid and grinding chamber with a damp clean cloth.

The grinder measures 4 x 4 x 7 inches making it a small machine that can be left on your work table or counter top.

The ceramic grinders and the patented multi-grinder design of the Peppermills Supreme Model 2000 guarantees an almost infinite choice of grind adjustments. This tubular mill widens out at the bottom where a scalloped ring can be rotated to set the preferred consistency of the grounds. The ceramic grinders neither rust nor wear out thus they can be expected to last. These can grind peppercorns, sea salt, coriander seed, fennel seed, and anise.

This stylish and ergonomically designed tool features an easy loading chamber that eliminates the need for a funnel or any other type of conduit. A simple twist of the cover of the chamber opens the loading hole. Cleaning is easy although it is suggested that different spices be kept in different mills to avoid mixing their tastes and aroma. Nevertheless, you will need to clean them periodically to avoid food cross-contamination.

A powerful motor allows one-handed operation. This is powered by a rechargeable hydride battery that can last for over a month with average use. There is no need to regularly purchase and dispose of conventional batteries, making it environmentally friendly. As an added feature, its recharging docking station helps keeps spice dust off your table or counter.

The Cuisinart DCG 20 Coffee Grinder, apart from being a handsome addition to your countertop or work table, is a sturdy and durable piece of equipment that can quickly and effectively grind coffee beans, spices, and herbs.

Cusinart offers a choice of three colors –black, white, and red. This allows you to match your grinder with your other appliances. It is tubular in construction with a vertical ribbing at one end. This gives support to the grinder and it is where the on/off button is located. Also, it provides a safe and secure way to hold the machine.

Although this grinder was created to grind coffee beans, it can just as effectively grind spices and herbs such as peppercorn, fennel, parsley, basil, flax, cinnamon, or mustard to name a few.

The beans or spices are processed in a stainless steel bowl with a capacity of 70 grams. Inside the bowl is a blade that cuts and crushes the beans or spices in a matter of seconds. When grinding fine coffee beans for an espresso, all you need is 30 seconds. It is also made of stainless steel. A transparent lid covers the bowl. Pushing the on/off button that is equipped with a safety interlock activates the machine.

For cleaning Cuisinart suggests the use of a damp paper towel to wipe the inside of the stainless steel bowl. The lid, on the other hand, can be washed in warm water or in a dishwasher’s top rack.

When not in use, the cord can be stored in a space at the base of the grinder provided for the purpose. This eliminates clutter on your countertop or work table.

Several coffee grinders in the market have been employed not only for grinding coffee beans but different kinds of spices as well. And they have been doing a good job of it.
Among them is the KitchenAid Blade Coffee Grinder.

This grinder uses a stainless steel blade that is permanently attached to the inside of the grinding bowl. It mills coffee beans and spices. It can easily crush or mince peppercorns, cinnamon, cumin, parsley, allspice berries, coriander and other spices. The blade is spun by a 200-watt motor encased in a plastic casing at the bottom of the grinder.

The beans or spices to be ground are contained in a brushed stainless steel bowl that can carry four ounces. It rests atop the motor and is locked onto it with a simple clockwise turn. A clear polycarbonate lid covers the bowl. Depressing this cover activates the machine. As a safety feature, the blades will not operate unless this lid is in place.

Grinding 1/3 cup of spices can take up to 90 seconds if you prefer fine grounds. For a coarser texture, 25 seconds is sufficient.

The top cover and the bowl are both dishwasher safe, while the rest of the grinder can be cleaned with a damp clean cloth.

The motor’s casing can be black, blue, red, or white. Regardless of the color, the plastic has a sheen that matches the stainless steel bowl. This combination renders the KitchenAir Blade Coffee Grinder not only functional but also elegant. With a height of 8.5 inches and a footprint of only 4.5 inches diameter, it can be another decoration on your countertop.

The Sumeet Multi Grind is a compact yet heavy duty wet and dry grinder and mixer. It stands approximately 13 inches and has a diameter at its base of six inches. From the base, it tapers upwards to a stainless steel jar with a blade inside, also in stainless steel. The jar is covered with a domed polycarbonate lid that is unbreakable, at the top of which is attached a lever with a knobbed handle at its end.
The jar rests on a 400-watt, ½ horsepower motor that spins the stainless steel blade inside. This combination can grind virtually any kind of spice you can think of putting inside the jar, and quickly too. It can handle peppercorns, herbs, dried red chilies, ginger roots, coconuts, lemon grass, peanuts, almonds, garlic, and even grains as rice and corn. These can be turned into fine power as a dry grind, or thick paste as wet grind. It can also turn ice cubes into fine ice crumbles in seconds.
The lever at the top of the dome is a built-in stirrer which you can use to mix the spices while grinding. As it spreads the spices inside the jar evenly, you are assured of a uniform texture of your powder or paste. Also, it scrapes the sides of the jar pushing back grounds that had adhered to them back towards the whirling blades.
The stainless steel jar is easily removed from the grinder for trouble-free cleaning.

The Hamilton Beach Custom Grind Deluxe was manufactured as a coffee bean grinder. Users, however, found out that it could function just as well as a spice grinder.

A stainless steel grinding chamber sits atop a black plastic bottom which houses the grinder’s motor. A transparent safety top covers the chamber and is locked unto catches on the grinder’s body. Apart from covering the chamber, it also serves as a safety device that prevents the motor from running unless it is properly locked.

There is a knob just below the grinding chamber with labels that read percolator, drip, and espresso. You can use these as a guide when choosing the consistency of your spice grounds. Coarse coffee grounds are for percolators, medium for drip coffee makers, and fine for espresso machines. Setting the grinder at percolator will thus give you coarsely ground spices.

A steel blade rotates within the grinding chamber to grind coffee beans or spices according to your settings within seconds, after which it shuts off automatically. Cleaning the chamber is easily accomplished because it is removable and dishwasher-safe. The plastic body can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

The Hamilton Beach Custom Grind Deluxe stands 9.45 inches tall and has a diameter of 5.5 inches. As the power cord can be retracted when not in use, it does not unnecessarily clutter up your kitchen. These, along with the combination of the stainless steel chamber and black plastic body, make it a suitable appliance for display in contemporary kitchens.

Flax seeds are increasingly becoming popular among health-conscious individuals because of their high concentration of lignans and Omega-3 fatty acids. The cost, however, of pre-milled flax seeds available in groceries and supermarkets can come as a shock to shoppers. A reasonable alternative is to purchase your own mill and process your own flax seeds.

One of the flax seed mills offered in the market is the William Bounds Electric Flax Seed Mill. This mill uses a ceramic grinding mechanism that spins at very high revolutions. This rapid spin is necessary because flax seeds, although they are quite light, have extremely tough outer shells. It also has settings for fine, medium, coarse grounds.

Apart from flax seeds, this mill can also be used to grind sesame seeds and Celtic sea salt. The mill grinders, being ceramic, are resistant to corrosion and, indeed, William Bounds provides a lifetime warranty on them. Cleaning the mill is not a problem because disassembling it is easy and trouble-free.

The mill stands almost seven inches tall with a diameter of approximately 3½ inches. It is made of sleek white plastic with a transparent top allowing you to actually see the amount of flax seeds in the mill. You do not need to keep this mill in your cupboard. You can leave it on your countertop or table as it has a very small footprint and an attractive design.

Power is supplied to the grinders either by four AA batteries, or by AC electric power through a supplied adaptor.