Question 1

We make coffee daily with a Chemex pour over. Is a burr grinder worth the expense for plain old coffee?  Are both containers made of glass?

Accepted Answer

1 Both are made of glass.  Its highly nonreactive & free if static electricity.  2 plain old coffee is Maxwell House.  You don't have to grind it. 3. If you want to control the quality of the cup you must control the coarseness of the grind.  I haven't found a better grinder for the purpose than this one.  I use a Clever Dropper and want a grind almost as coarse as French Press.  I can also grind for my espresso machine, and for my Aeropress.  If you use grocery store beans, use the store grinder and grind it to whatever your requirements are - you don't need this.

Question 2

How do you clean the oils from dark beans without water?

Accepted Answer

This is my second identical grinder, the first lasted 17 years.  I only use imported expresso beans, very oily.  I have never had an issue.  I clean with the included tool at least once a month.  Never water.

Question 3

Are the burrs replaceable, somewhat easily?

Accepted Answer

There is no conceivable reason that the burrs would need to be replaced. Coffee beans are brittle and not very hard. Burr replacement would be easy though because the burr assembly should be removed from the housing (two large thumb screws on either side of the unit) and cleaned every 1-2 months depending on usage. There is only one way to reinsert it. The first time will be an adventure in refitting puzzle pieces if you are not aware of how the assembly comes out, so pay careful attention.

Question 4

Where is this product made?

Accepted Answer

This version of the burr grinder was made in China.

Asin	B00XPRQW2A
Best Sellers Rank	#295 in Burr Coffee Grinders
Item Model Number	KCG0702CU
Manufacturer	KitchenAid
Product Dimensions	5.9 x 10 x 9.8 inches; 9.9 pounds
Upc	883049380872

KitchenAid KCG0702CS Burr Coffee Grinder, Contour Silver

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