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.