Coffee Grinders

For coffee lovers everywhere a grinding your own coffee beans can help you to make the freshest coffee possible. You can also adjust the coarseness while grinding the coffee beans.

There are many different types and brands of coffee grinds available on the market today. Many of them are very inexpensive and you can even find them as part of many coffee and espresso makers. Coffee grinders are basically broken down into two major categories: blade and burr.

Blade coffee grinders are very inexpensive and they use metal blades to chop up the coffee beans. The longer you let the grinder run the finer the coffee will be. However, a disadvantage of blade grinders is that the coffee grounds can be uneven in size leading to inconsistent quality. The blades can also create heat, which can cause the coffee to have a burned taste. Blade coffee grinders are for basic use, but not much more.

Buff coffee grinders crush the coffee beans between a grinding wheel and non-moving surface. There are two types of burr grinders including Wheel and Conical burr. The wheel burr is less expensive, but can be noisy and messier. Conical burrs are much quieter and less messy as the burr spins slower.

Some of the most popular brands of coffee grinders include Braun Aromatic Coffee Grinder, Capresso Burr Grinder Select, Solis Maestro Coffee Grinder and Krups Fast Touch Grinder.

No matter what grinder brand or type you choose you should make sure that they do not heat the coffee beans excessively. Heat can destroy the flavor of coffee and when grinding large quantities of coffee it may be necessary to let the grinder cool between grindings. In order to maximize coffee flavor it is best to grind just before brewing. This will ensure you get the freshest and best tasting coffee possible.