Krups Fast Touch 203-42 Coffee Grinder

Great Grinder

Strengths: powerfull, fast, small footprint

Weakness: hard to clean, only can grind small volumes

I have been using this grinder for about a week now and have ground coffee with it multipal times. So far it has proved its self to be a great grinder quickly grinding the coffee in a matter of seconds. The downside to it though is that its size means it can only grind a limited number of beans at once and that it is hard to clean. On a plus note though the size makes it convinent to store in a...
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I have been using this grinder for about a week now and have ground coffee with it multipal times. So far it has proved its self to be a great grinder quickly grinding the coffee in a matter of seconds. The downside to it though is that its size means it can only grind a limited number of beans at once and that it is hard to clean. On a plus note though the size makes it convinent to store in a cabnet or else leave on the counter due to its small footprint. I highly recomened this grinder to anyone who is looking for something to grind coffee with on a periodic basis; if you plan on using it though to grind coffee every day, or to grind large volumes I would personally recomend a larger coffee grinder.

By messkit - Nov 15, 2007

A little loud, but great!

Strengths: Fast, thorough, easy to use and clean, fairly inexpensive even for a Krups product.

Weakness: Noisy, especially if you allow it to sit on the counter while grinding (I hold it to shake and keep an even grind).

- I have bought a total of three of these: One I've used at home for over 12 years, and it's still humming! The internal blades are still sharp enough to do their grinding, and it's used at least twice a day. I grind in this grinder for at least 30 seconds to maximize the flavor output, and actually use fewer beans for a stronger flavor. I had a 'coffee snob' (I don't consider myself one) tell me...
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- I have bought a total of three of these: One I've used at home for over 12 years, and it's still humming! The internal blades are still sharp enough to do their grinding, and it's used at least twice a day. I grind in this grinder for at least 30 seconds to maximize the flavor output, and actually use fewer beans for a stronger flavor. I had a 'coffee snob' (I don't consider myself one) tell me the heat friction was degrading the flavor. Bah!
- The second one I purchased I took to work so I can grind a pot or two there (I share more than I drink). This last one I purchased and gifted to my parents because theirs (another brand) had failed, and they only had it for four years.
- FYI, have you heard anything about freezing coffee beans to maintain their freshness? It's a myth! DON'T do it unless you want to destroy your grinder blades! Same things happens to your teeth with ice cubes, and when they quickly defrost from the grinder friction, they will make a little coffee soup in there, bad juju for your internal grinder parts!

By mikefunk - Jul 31, 2008

Fast Touch 203-42 Coffee Grinder

Strengths: Very sleek, strong motor, nice contrast of clear acrylic on top

Weakness: none

i was pleasantly surprised with how slick this coffee grinder looks and motor seems stronger than ones previous...now i have to find a coffee maker that matches perfectly with it

By mchung4 - Mar 24, 2006

A great grinder

Strengths: A very fast and powerful motor. Nice design.

Weakness: I haven't noticed one yet.

This coffee grinder is awesome. It is so fast and the motor is so powerful. It only takes about 10 seconds to grind 2 cups of coffee even though it says it may take 20 seconds. I can even make my favorite Turkish coffee with it. It has a nice design. This is the first time I have bought a Krups product and I really loved it. The quality of the product is obvious. I do not know why some people say...
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This coffee grinder is awesome. It is so fast and the motor is so powerful. It only takes about 10 seconds to grind 2 cups of coffee even though it says it may take 20 seconds. I can even make my favorite Turkish coffee with it. It has a nice design. This is the first time I have bought a Krups product and I really loved it. The quality of the product is obvious. I do not know why some people say it is hard to clean it! It is actually pretty simple to clean it. Just use a small piece of damp cloth or a small brush.

I would definitely recommend this little coffee monster to everybody.

By mcalikan - Dec 1, 2006

This is an excellent grinder. The...

Strengths: Easy to use coffee grinder. Strong and sturdy.

Weakness: None except that I wished the blade and cup was removable

This is an excellent grinder. The cup is made of brushed stainless steel. The blade is sharp and grinds almost anything - nuts, spices etc... A good multiple purpose machine . Works great and stictly no complains as it does what it suppose to. Previously I woned a Braun grinder. The problem with that unit was the cup was made of plastic, hence it had of wear and tear. This is the second unit I am...
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This is an excellent grinder. The cup is made of brushed stainless steel. The blade is sharp and grinds almost anything - nuts, spices etc... A good multiple purpose machine . Works great and stictly no complains as it does what it suppose to. Previously I woned a Braun grinder. The problem with that unit was the cup was made of plastic, hence it had of wear and tear.

This is the second unit I am purchasing. I like it so much that I use one for coffee and the other for spices.

By dhishi - Mar 18, 2005