Premium Electric Burr Coffee Grinder - Stepless Adjustable Espresso Grinder with CNC Stainless Steel Conical Burrs, Magnetic Lid & Dosing Cup for Home Baristas & Coffee Enthusiasts - Perfect for French Press, Pour Over & Espresso Brewing

First, you need to set your desired grind size. This is rather easy, but may take some trial and error until you set it properly. All you need to do is turn the dial and it changes the coarseness/fineness of the grind. Loading it up is rather easy as well. You can put the whole beans in the area at the top, with the rubber bellows allowing the top to hold a larger volume of the beans. I tried putting the grounds into a container that did not come with the grinder, which turned out to not catch all of the grinds and created a little bit of a mess since I had set the grinding too fine (created a fine powder which needed to be wiped numerous times to get into crevices, etc.). Once I used the container that came with it, the grinds were captured perfectly, and easily emptied into the handle or the pod.I must say that having a burr grinder is infinitely better than the grinders that have a spinning blade since the blade type does not require all of the grounds to pass through a space that ensures the grounds are considerably more uniform. The grinds from this allow for a better cup of coffee since the grands can be appropriately sized for optimal extraction of flavor. I truly found there to be a noticeable difference in the brew which I was very happy with.The only issue that some might have with this grinder is that it will take up counter space. Further, it does not lend itself to be put away and easily taken out each time you need it like a handheld electric blender or a smaller spinning blade type of grinder: I feel that this is meant to be left out next to your espresso machine or coffee maker. After all, it is a very attractive design. It has a modern geometric aesthetic that might be considered somewhat industrial since its finish is metallic and cylindrical that I find reminiscent of a container in a chemist lab. For brewing my concoctions, it adds the air of being precise and is surely gets attention that spurs conversation when guests come over since its purpose is not always apparent to some.Although it may be a little expensive, The aesthetic is worth it especially if you are grinding small quantities (not for a huge percolator) and in search of that perfect brew. This is a worthwhile tool to add to your brewing controls.