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Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

soonersis — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:57:01 GMT

I have been ordering groceries from Whole Foods via Amazon Prime since we've been self quarantining. Monday I had an order that included a bag of ground coffee. I've ordered this before without any problems, but this time I received a bag of whole beans. Since I don't have a coffee grinder I called Customer Service and they had another bag delivered that day which I thought was good customer service. But when it came it was the same bag of whole bean coffee! So I tried again and this time they were out of what I had ordered so substituted another kind which was okay with me, but unbelieveably when it came it too was whole beans! I gave up at that point and they just gave me credit. But they can't take the bags back as an exchange so I have to keep them or give them away. I know I could buy an inexpensive coffee grinder but don't really want another appliance on my kitchen counter. I have a Ninja 1500 watt blender with a blender cup I use all the time for smoothies and making pesto. Do you think I could use either the blender cup or the big blender to grind the coffee beans? Has anyone ever done this and if so how many can you grind at a time? Thanks to anyone who can give me advice in this matter.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

alicedee — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:07:44 GMT

I had the same thing happen with a grocery order. I used just a regular blender...put in about 1/2 cup of beans at a time and ground them.

I didn't grind to a fine powder...there were some "chunks"....when I was done. But the coffee tasted great (I used my stovetop percolator), and the "chunks" had dissolved when I emptied the filter basket.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

Mz iMac — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 23:18:33 GMT

@soonersis What does the user manual state?

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

haddon9 — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 23:26:05 GMT

I know that you don't want another applicance but some coffee grinders are compact and you can get one for $15.-$20 on Amazon Prime.

You have three bags of coffee that cost more than a modest grinder and the coffee is so fresh when you grind it yourself.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

sueinsf — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:09:09 GMT

I have a NutriBullet (original - 600W) and it came with a milling blade. You can use that for grinding coffee. I imagine you can do so in your Ninja. But I agree that with 3 bags of free coffee, a small investment in a coffee grinder might be worth it and you would likely be able to get a finer grind.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

Sooner — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:22:21 GMT

@soonersis There's lots of information out there so Google and see what. you can find. I think the biggest problem would be not gringing it too fine in the Ninja. Those inexpensive coffee grinders are just tiny blenders.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

Bhvbum — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:33:33 GMT

now for the good news, when you finally get through three bags of coffee beans, you will never want to buy anything else. A small electric coffee grinder from Amazon will cost less than $20 and will work beautifully.

There is nothing better than coffee that is freshly ground and if you don't want to do it in the morning, grind what you need for the next morning the night before. I love coffee and I would never dream of buying already ground.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

Kachina624 — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:40:42 GMT

I can understand how you got whole beans. How does the store know how you wanted them ground or if you wanted the ground at all? If you grind them in a blender, you have no control over the grind.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

froggy — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 01:04:39 GMT

Speaking of the stores not taking certain items back - a couple of months ago when there were some shortages showing up I bought a bunch of flour and sugar and needing something in which to store my extras I ordered about six very large lock and locks from Walmart - at that time Q did not have what I wanted. Well, after I received the ones from WM Q came up with some better options so I went on WM website to get return labels so I could mail theirs back - I hadn't even opened the boxes yet. After I got through with the online return process I clciked to finish and the message from WM said they were processing my refund but I did not have to return the items - it was at least $60-$70 worth. I guess I will just donate them as I don't really want them.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

msclassylady717 — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 04:25:43 GMT

I have the original nutra bullet and I grind coffee in the small cup that it came with. When the Ninja blender came out, the did show grinding coffee in it as well. Depending on what blender you have, now I had my original Hamilton Blender from back in the 70s as a enggement gift, I would screw in a small mason jar into the base and I would use that to grind small amounts of things, using a larger mason jar, was like having an individual smoothie jar.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

ID2 — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:31:21 GMT

I feel perhaps the OP should just go and do her own shopping. There is no need to stay home and shop anymore.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

soonersis — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 21:13:21 GMT

Thank you for all of your responses. I am considering getting an inexpensive coffee grinder and have been checking reviews online. I kind of like the Hamilton Beach one ($19.99 on Amazon) that has a removable cup which seems like it would be nice for cleaning. Does anyone have one of those and if so, how do you like it?

ID2, I would like to do my own shopping but am holding off for now. I live in Dallas County and yesterday we had 300 new Covid cases which is a new record high for one day. Hospitalizations are also up. I am 68 and my husband is 87 with high blood pressure. I do not dare get this virus and bring it home to him. Our age group is encouraged to stay home if possible and fortunately for us, it is possible.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

house_cat — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:41:32 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
I feel perhaps the OP should just go and do her own shopping. There is no need to stay home and shop anymore.

I totally disagree. I haven't set foot in a grocery store since March 13th, and I don't intend to unless absolutely necessary. I've had lots of success with Instacart orders and we're lacking nothing.

@soonersis

You keep on playing it safe. When it becomes apparent that the numbers are rising steadily, at least those of us who stayed home will be able to feel secure.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

Daysdee — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 01:06:59 GMT

I have been staying in since March 15 except for necessary medical appointments. I'm in my late 70's and have a compromised immune system. I have my groceries delivered, prescriptions mailed and do other online shopping (QVC, HSN, Amazon, Target, etc.)

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

soonersis — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:24:22 GMT

@house_cat and @Daysdee , thank you for your support. I haven't been to the grocery store since March 8. We are so fortunate to have a lovely new Whole Foods close to where we live, and I do miss it, But I'm grateful that with today's technology I too have been able to order groceries and the other things we need online. I also like to shop Sprouts and have used Instacart delivery for that a few times. But their delivery fee is so expensive (delivery fee, service fee, and tip) that tomorow I am picking up an order there (only 1.99 fee) as they also have curbside pickup.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

house_cat — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 21:50:35 GMT

@soonersis

In case you aren't aware, you can join Instacart Express for $9.99, billed monthly, and then then there are no fees other than that.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

Etoile308 — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 16:55:43 GMT

I agree with the thoughts to buy a small grinder. That way there is no cross contamination of taste or odor.

I also think anyone who goes out Willy Nilly shopping when they have other options is a fool. I also think anyone who encourages going out shopping, especially without knowing the person they're encouraging, is a dangerous fool.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

Sooner — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 17:06:00 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
I feel perhaps the OP should just go and do her own shopping. There is no need to stay home and shop anymore.

@ID2 I'm not going in stores thank you very much! I think a lot of people aren't. Don't be so judgmental!

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

cuddles — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 20:53:42 GMT

I received a bag of whole coffee beans as a wedding favor several years ago. I just took it to the supermarket the next time I shopped and ground it in their coffee grinder.

Re: Use this for a coffee grinder? (and almost unbelieveable story that's true)

soonersis — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 21:39:16 GMT

@house_cat , thanks for the tip, I did read about the $9.99 Instacart monthly fee but didn't use them often enough for that to be cost effective. Since I picked up my order at Sprouts Saturday (curbside delivery) for only $1.99 that worked quite well, and I will probably continue to do that now once or twice a month.

As an update on the coffee grinder situation, I decided to get the Hamilton Beach Fresh Grind machine which I found at Amazon for $19.99. I had put it in my wish list as I wanted to check out a few more reviews on it before purchasing, and when I went back to my list on Sunday it had dropped in price to $16.99 so I bought it then and received it yesterday. Haven't used it yet as I have some pre-ground coffee to use up first, but appreciate the input of those here who recommended a coffee grinder.