The bodum works perfectly in that respect.

The bodum works perfectly in that respect.  Read Less

It’s the same quality as we are used to since this is a replacement for one we used for many years and finally killed it.

It’s the same quality as we are used to since this is a replacement for one we used for many years and finally killed it.  Read Less

Edit - it seems the quality level may have gone downhill over the years based on other reviews but my experience has been good.

Edit - it seems the quality level may have gone downhill over the years based on other reviews but my experience has been good.  Read Less

This coupled with the first two items means it's a huge pain in the ass to get the right amount of coffee.

This coupled with the first two items means it's a huge pain in the ass to get the right amount of coffee.  Read Less

To top it off the price was right.

To top it off the price was right.  Read Less

I take out the upper burr and clean it quickly then, after removing the container, turn the whole thing upside down on a paper ...  Read More

I take out the upper burr and clean it quickly then, after removing the container, turn the whole thing upside down on a paper towel and tap it a couple of times to make sure there's no coffee left inside.  Read Less

Yes, it is more expensive than a blade grinder but there is a difference and having owned a bodum grinder for several years i h...  Read More

Yes, it is more expensive than a blade grinder but there is a difference and having owned a bodum grinder for several years i have no doubts it will last a long time.  Read Less

Also, some blends/beans are stronger than others.

Also, some blends/beans are stronger than others.  Read Less

Like all bodum products, they basically just give you pictures and no complicated instructions.

Like all bodum products, they basically just give you pictures and no complicated instructions.  Read Less

I replaced a cuisenart burr grinder that lasted 5 years, and this lasted 5 months.

I replaced a cuisenart burr grinder that lasted 5 years, and this lasted 5 months.  Read Less