Coffee Grinders Buying Guide
beans has several advantages over buying grounds. Whole beans stay fresh and strong for weeks, and grinding coffee beans releases the flavors and aroma that can be lost when using grounds that aren't fresh. So if you like coffee for
breakfast and even the occasional
espresso after dinner, now you can have control over the strength and flavor of your grounds. Coffee grinding is serious business, so make sure you have the top machine on the market that suits your needs and is within your price range.
How to Choose
There are two main types of grinders that you will typically see when shopping. Unless you are grinding massive amounts of coffee (say, for a café) then you don't really need a
commercial grinder. They do boast exceptional speed and power for a large capacity machine, however, they tend to be quite bulky for home use. Below are two types of home models to choose from. But first, ask yourself a few questions:
* How much do you want to spend?
* How often do you grind coffee?
* How important it is for you to retain the fullest flavor of the bean?
* Do you need the machine to work exceptionally for making drip coffee and espresso?
Types
Classy Coffee Grinders
Who would know coffee grinders better than the
CoffeeGeek? The site's top picks are:
Still not satisfied? Below, a few more recommendations.
Grinding Tips
* Never grind more coffee than you will use in one sitting. Letting coffee grinds sit means losing flavor.
* When using a
French press.
* After brewing your coffee, use 2 1/2 tbs. of grinds for every 6 oz. of water.
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