Capresso Cool Grind Coffee/Spice Grinder, Black

Size: I purchased this based on it being a smaller grinder as it is my backup grinder. We have a large burr grinder we use for espresso and it’s a pain to change the grind once it’s “dialed in” so we purchased this for French press and pour over ideas. It suits our purpose quite well and can hold about 3oz of beans without being over full. I read some reviewers say 10 Tbs another said 1/2 a cup. I would agree with those assessments too. It’s compact and the cord storage built in at the bottom is a big plus.Design: I wanted a stainless interior and I am glad I got this unit. As another user mentioned, the lid fitting over the top of the grinder rather than tucking inside is a plus in my book too. It makes for easier clean up and seems like a better long term design. The clear lid and stainless interior make it easy to see what’s going on inside, whereas if the bottom were black plastic as is the case with many grinders, it would be harder to discern.Grind: as advertised, this is not an adjustable grind. However, the longer you grind, the finer the grind will become. One user mentioned that the grind was inconsistent with some being finer and some coarser. I can concur with this, but with most grinders like this, that is par for the course. My solution for this is to slowly turn the unit upside down while grinding which shifts the contents and uses gravity to help distribute the contents for a more even grind. Of course, if you do this keep your hand on the lid so you don’t spill :)Value: this is exactly what I was hoping for and I like how it works and looks. I did see the reviews that mentioned they had issues down the road so I will be sure to follow up if I experience any issues. I always appreciate feedback about small appliances as time wears on because it’s important to know if the unit will last for a year, or a month.Other uses: worth noting that we also wanted to use this for spices and given the ability to grind to a fine dust, it will be great for star anise and other hard spices we like to use. The stainless chamber will make it easy to clean out when using between spices and coffee.