This grinder works great! I put put a whole nutmeg in the grinder and in just s couple of seconds, I had freshly ground nutmeg powder which was much superior to the pre-ground power in the store. Same for a cinnamon stick. Freshly ground tastes much better than cinnamon in a jar and by purchasing whole nuts and seeds, the taste and aroma maintain freshness until you are ready to use them. I highly recommend this grinder.