Preventing coffee from losing its characteristic taste and aroma is the essential element in grinding coffee. With this burr grinder, the coffee is cut rather than crushed. Special gearing prevents the beans from overheating. Measuring 8 by 10.5 in, this professional grinder is sizded down to the smallest possible size to fit in your kitchen, but still big enough for 1 pound of coffee beans! The grinder can be adjusted from a coarse French press setting to a fine Italian espresso setting. Bodum's Antigua takes all kinds of roasts, from the very dark oily espressos to the lighter and dryer roasts of filter coffee. The Antigua is also provided with a timer-switch allowing you to grind any amount of coffee up to 8 cups at a time.