Coffee culture in this country has improved a lot over the last years. Still, whats not completely understood is what a big difference freshly ground coffee beans make to the taste. Its the defining element in the coffee brewing process, next to the quality of the beans, the roast, the water, and the coffee maker. The C-Mill electric coffee grinder has a very strong and precise motor. The coffee beans dont get crushed but cut in record time - important so that the coffee taste is well preserved. The C-Mill grinds 1.6 oz of coffee at a time