I got this grinder for my wife. She grinds a lot of spices for her Chinese dishes.  I have my own Hamilton Beach grinder for my coffee because I got tired of cleaning it after she ground her spicy peppers. This is a great grinder, very quiet and easy for her to clean with the removable chamber. It does a great job on her hot Ash Peppers and other dry peppers and spices. She is very pleased and I no longer drink spicy coffee! Thanks Hamilton Beach!!! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]