Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #31427 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Color: Silver
- Brand: Nesco
- Model: BG-88
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 11.65" h x
6.77" w x
7.95" l,
4.35 pounds
Features
- Burr coffee grinder offers 17 grind settings from fine to course
- Large 8-4/5-ounce bean hopper; adjustable timer with auto shut-off
- Individual measurement markings for 2 to 12 cups
- Transparent hopper and bin; slip-resistant, vibration-free base
- Measures approximately 8 by 6-4/5 by 11-3/5 inches
Nesco BG-88 Professional 12-Cup Burr Grinder with 17 Grind Settings
Product Description
The burr grinding plates use a process to grind the beans into a uniform size using less friction. This process protects delicious oils for maximum flavor and aroma for the best coffee results. A truly excellent cup of coffee starts with he freshest ground coffee beans so grind only what you need on demand. The Nesco Burr Grinder features 17 grinding settings from fine to coarse to match all brewing methods. Create the perfect grind from espresso to drip to French press. The large 8.8-ounce bean hopper comes with a safety lid and both hopper and bin are see through. There is a fully automatic selector for up to 12 cups with auto shut off. The slip resistant, vibration free base keeps the grinder from sliding on your countertop.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
By We No Speak
The Preface: This is not a review - just a quick note of warning to potential buyers.1) Don't let the picture fool you. While the images may give you the impression this machine looks well designed and durable - I can assure you it is not. I actually had the benefit of purchasing it locally and was able to hold the box in my hand. I wish I could have held the machine itself, though. The plastic bean holder and grounds holder are made of thin, brittle plastic. So thin and brittle that I handle it very slowly and carefully to avoid dropping it. I have the feeling that if the grounds holder slipped out of my hands and fell 6 inches to the table top, that would be enough to shatter it. Furthermore, the grounds holder and lid are not flat and have several 'directions' - which make it clumsly and difficult to snap together.2) The instructions actually advise you to clean the spout (where the grounds come out) after every use. They aren't kidding!!! In fact, on several occasions, while trying to grind less than half the capability of the timer, the grinder would stop grinding (even though the motor was still going) and I had to clean the spout. The real problem is that in order to fully clean the spout, the machine must be empty and spout tilted downward to help clear the passage. I've also noticed that gravity alone is not enough when tilting it - you will need to pat the sides of the machine to help loosen the build up.Overall, this machine feels and works like a cheap toy. I don't know the company and have no idea what their reputation might be. They utterly failed with this product, though. Furthermore, the philosophy of 'you get what you pay for' does not apply to this product. Even if it was less than $10.00 I would want to warn any potential buyers.I have no emotional investment with this machine or company - never heard of them. I'm not even angry - I consider my experience just another lesson. I just feel that people should know what to expect if they are thinking of buying it.Sorry Nesco, but my observations and opinion about this product are being posted to help other consumers. If you want a better review, please make a better product!***UPDATE***After a few more days I thought maybe changing the grind to a courser setting would help keep this 'professional' grinder from clogging. Nice try, but no...I did a very extensive cleaning and set the grind at 9 - the unit worked for a few seconds and clogged again. I cleaned it again, still no luck.On average, it takes about 3 cleanings to get enough grounds to make 8 cups of coffee. Oh, and did I mention the mess it leaves on the counter? What puzzles me is how it can leave such an extensive layer of fine powder (in about a 2 foot radius) even though it's set to 9. (with 1 being fine and 9 being course).Summary, by the time it takes to grind enough beans to make coffee - I could drive to any number of drive-thru coffee places, and be back home before this thing has done its job.NOTE: I plan to keep the machine because I have yet to find someone that hasn't fully enjoyed laughing at how cheap this thing is. Everyone's favorite part is when the motor turns off, but the timer still winds down - it sounds overly cartoonish when it finished making noise. I'm very serious - we just can't help laughing.additional note: the actual unit I purchased was the more expensive model BG-88PR.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
By L. Sanders
The only reason I gave this product four instead of five stars is that it's a bit difficult to get a good grip on the grounds holder to remove it from the machine. Otherwise, it's an excellent product for preparing fresh-ground coffee every morning. I've come home on several occasions to find the wonderful smell of coffee still hanging around the apartment. It's also not very loud. I have two birds who freak out at practically every sudden noise, and this machine hardly disturbed them. It was quieter than my blender and is relatively easy to clean with a pastry brush, and some all-plastic parts (the hopper lid and the grounds holder) can be completely removed and washed.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
By T. ross
I have had my Nesco Burr for about 2 weeks now and so far so good.It will not make turkish but it may possibly do the job for espresso.It would never pass the test for a connoisseur or Barista. If you are a beginner it may work out. I will let you know on this because I do plan to get an espresso machine soon probably a Starbucks Barista off eBay since thats the best quality for the money in my price range .I bought this at the same time as a Mukka express Cappuccino maker which I returned (not a good product).For now I am using it with a french press and it does the job well .You do need some type of small long brush like you would use to baste your BBQ to clean out the old grounds so you do not have any stail coffee grounds in your next brew.I am still playing around with it so I will come back and update soon.My conclusion so far is it is a decent burr grinder for the money and people looking for a little more quality and uniform grind than you would get from a blade grinder but I would not expect the quality of a $100 burr from this.
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