Cuisinart Electric Spice Grinder, Coffee Grinder, Nut Grinder, Wet & Dry

UPDATE: After owning and operting the Cuisiant Electric Spice Grinder for the past 5 years, I still stand by my comments. The unit is still going strong. Still grinding spices. Powdering mushrooms and rosemary. Cloves and cardamon still are ground. No motor burnout - I definitely make it earn its keep. Can't recommend this unit enough. The Cuisinart line of kitchen products have never let me down. The Mini-Mate grinder I've owned for at least 20 years now and still is going strong. But since I bought it in the US and now live in the UK, I decided to buy a grinder here eliminating the voltage converter I had to use. Well this Spice & Nut Grinder has so far has proven to be as good as the original Mini-Mate. I put it through some torture in the week I've had it. I grow my herbs all summer to harvest and put away for winter. For several days I have been grinding basil, oregano, tarragon, coriander, cilantro, marjoram, etc. Rosemary ground down slightly so it is more friendly in food instead of twigs. Gave it a go around with whole cloves. Cardamom had its turn. While none of this spice grinders have a large capacity - which is good as you are able to control the degree to which you want things ground down [you don't want to powder everything] - it is fast so capacity is not a problem. Unlike the Mini-Mate where the top can't be cleaned efficiently because it is the motor, this Spice & Nut Grinder has the motor in the base, so everything that comes in contact with the food can be efficiently cleaned. It is also easy to operate by just pushing the lid down - which requires very little pressure. The unit will not operate if everything is not correctly locked in. For those that complain about a motor burnout, this is a small unit designed to grind as needed. It is not commercial grade, and not meant to be run consistently non-stop. Used mine for about an hour with no problem. Also, taking the lid off as soon you finishing grinding will create a suction as the items are turned inside as they are grinding. Lifting that lid before they settle [about a second] will have some things flying out. This item is a kitchen must. Having read other reviews - I will update mine as time goes on to see if the complains are an inherent problem with this model.

It grinds flaxseeds! I had my doubts but this grinder works. I use it to grind up flaxseeds, chickpeas, nuts, garlic and it does them all in seconds. It's easy to take on and off and very easy to clean. Great product. And it has a second grinder bowl to grind strong stuff like coffee separately and a lid to store it.

A really useful biot of kit for grinding spices, nuts and coffee. I use a lot of fresh ground spices in my cooking and this grinder makes light work of the job. The two containers with lids are a bonus. Quick to produce a fine grind, and relatively quiet in operation. The actual grinder is not particularly big; it fits easily in one of my kitchen drawers. I love it!

Great grinder perfect for nuts , spices, coffee and grains.

The grinder is good however, after 6 months of bearly use, the drive teeth were worn and machine cannot be used. Poor quality material of grinder drive motor.

The Cuisinart electric spice grinder has been handy for quickly processing small amounts of ingredients. I’ve mainly used it for grinding chia seeds, and it handles them without any issues. One feature I particularly like is that the containers can be sealed with the supplied lids and stored in the fridge, making it easy to prepare a batch in advance and keep it fresh. The grinder is straightforward to use and easy to clean after use. Overall, a compact and practical grinder that’s well suited to everyday kitchen use.

The size is perfect for me, not too large in the kitchen. It comes with two cups that can chop, grind, which both come with lids so you can also store what has been ground, in the same container. The cups for grinding are stainless steel, NOT PLASTIC. So that's another plus for me. I find it easy to clean, very quick. everything about it is straight forward and easy. I had to get the knack of twisting the cup onto the motor part and once I'd got that it was easy and fast. It grinds my linseeds in 10 seconds and around 25 seconds if want them super smooth and fine, which I do. I haven't used it for wet things so far but can see it would need to hold a lot less if liquid is used. I am using it every day and bought it around 10 days ago, so no idea how long it will last. Hope a long time. I have a Cuisinart food processor which I also love but this little grinder is my fav +++ by far.

I recommends because of my use, as I grind many spices that are really hard and it works great.

A Tiny Tornado Disguised as a Kitchen Appliance Do not let the size of this little grinder fool you. This thing has more power than some full-sized hand mixers I’ve owned. It looks small and innocent sitting on the counter, but the moment you press the lid, it turns into a tiny kitchen tornado determined to pulverize everything in its path. I originally bought it for grinding nuts, peppers, and other spices. I expected it to chop them up reasonably well after a little patience and several rounds of shaking, scraping, and starting over. Instead, I pressed down on the lid and watched everything inside immediately begin reconsidering its molecular structure. Nuts? Reduced to crumbs. Dried peppers? Turned into powder and regret. Whole spices? They never stood a chance. It has enough power that the first time I used it, I almost felt like I should have warned the neighbors. You don’t slowly ease into grinding with this machine. You press the top and instantly have a Category 5 seasoning event taking place under the lid. The push-top operation is extremely simple. There are no complicated buttons, menus, settings, touchscreens, Wi-Fi connections, or apps asking for permission to access your location. You put the ingredients inside, close the lid, press down, and hold on while the miniature tornado handles the rest. Pulse it a few times for a coarser texture or let it run longer if you want to erase all evidence that the ingredients were ever whole. It’s also the perfect size for smaller batches. I don’t have to drag out a large food processor, assemble six different pieces, and then wash an entire appliance just because I wanted to grind a handful of nuts or peppers. This does the job quickly without turning a five-minute kitchen task into a full afternoon cleanup project. The clear lid lets you watch the destruction happen in real time, which is surprisingly entertaining. One moment you have recognizable ingredients, and a few seconds later you have a perfectly ground mixture. It’s basically a tiny weather system you can control with one hand. Just be careful when grinding hot peppers. The machine performs its job extremely well, but when you open the lid, you may accidentally release a cloud capable of clearing the kitchen, opening your sinuses, and causing everyone in the house to reevaluate their breathing choices. That isn’t the grinder’s fault—it simply completed the assignment with excessive enthusiasm. Overall, I’m extremely impressed. It’s compact, easy to operate, easy to clean, and far more powerful than I expected. It grinds nuts, peppers, and spices quickly and evenly without taking up much counter or cabinet space. Five stars. This little thing may look like a basic spice grinder, but it is actually a tiny tornado for the kitchen. Point it toward your ingredients, press the lid, and prepare to witness complete and immediate pulverization.

Tengo mas que un año usandolo y la verda está buenísimo. Yo muelo especias duras como pimienta negra y anis estrella. no falla. lo recomiendo 100 porciento.

Worst product . Don’t buy

Going great since 2021. As long as we know it's capability and work accordingly, I guess it will work as is. One ddrawback is the plug as it is not for Aus wall sockets.

Excellent product! Had this now for several years! I beat the crap out of it...spices, nuts, dried fruit, coffee (maybe even a little cannabis! ;) Continues to work flawlessly! A++