coffee grinders

brought my first coffee grinder

2008-09-16T21:35:00.000-07:00

All coffee lovers have their own taste and they can tell you the kinds of coffee that taste best. All knows that coffee beans that are instance grounded before the coffee is brewed it always taste better and also aroma will stay with it. Before I brought my first coffee grinder I used to have a cup of coffee from my area coffee shops. At times they brewed the coffee very nice but most of the time it has no taste and aroma.

Things we must know to make a nice coffee. I brought a burr grinders when it grinder it never over burn the coffee beans because when the bean is over heat or burn you can feel the taste from coffee bean that has the right burn. When buying coffee grinder see that the coffee grinder has speed runs or low speed runs, with low speed the beans will never be over heated. Today I am having my morning coffee at home and find it hard to drinks outside as the taste of the coffee is difference.

A good quality of coffee grinders

2008-06-17T02:31:00.000-07:00

Understand the coffee grinder that you want in your for a cup of freshness coffee every morning. If you are a regular coffee drinkers is best to buy a good coffee grinders which give the right taste and the aroma of the coffee. Inexpensive coffee grinders used a kind of metal blade to chop up the beans which cause the beans to a burn taste and even the aroma of the coffee are inconsistant quality.

For a good quality of coffee grinders like the Burr grinders is crush the beans between a moving grinding to maintain the quality taste of the coffee and you can feel the aroma of the coffee stays in your month and without the burn taste.

Why buy a good coffee grinders

2008-04-13T23:53:00.000-07:00

Most regular coffee drinkers would like to have the best brew in their coffee when they wake up for the morning coffee. There are many brands of coffee grinders in the market today and the cost of the machine depends on how many function and the quality of the machine. If you are not a regular coffee drinkers a simple burr coffee grinders will do. For regular is best to buy a good coffee grinders to enjoy the best coffee and its freshness.

Purchasing a expensive coffee grinders will make your jobs easily as the machine had many functions as how strong you want your coffee and even the beans will grind at the right coarseness which you do not taste the burn smell of the coffee. The aroma of the coffee that comes from the machine will make you ask for more. Even the coffee grinder machine is easy to maintain and wash.

Knows the types of coffee grinders you want to purchase

2008-02-13T00:53:00.000-08:00

Knows the types of coffee grinders you want to purchase, and how often you used it. Sometimes it worth to buy more expensive coffee grinders if you are going to used everyday. As expensive coffee grinders can give you the right coarse of coffee beans you want and besides the aroma of the coffee beans still stay inside and will not give you a burne coffee smell. Burr coffee grinders is the right choise for a small home.

If you are not regullar drinkers or only used your coffee grinders ones in a blue moon it is not wise to buy one as, the machine will be spoils if it is not in function. It is best to enjoy in starbuck or coffee beans which can give you the best coffee.

Inexpensive coffee grinders cause the quality of the brew

2007-10-25T00:37:00.000-07:00

Coffee is a must for me in the morning and to make the freshness of a cup of coffee ones must know how to grind your own beans and to get the right coarseness coffee bean and besides you know you are having a fresh coffee compare to coffee shop which their beans has been grind a few days.

If you want a nice morning cups of coffee, try not to buy an inexpensive grinders as most inexpensive coffee grinders use a metal blade to chop up the beans resulting in your coffee bean became uneven in size and besides it takes a longer time to grind your beans that will cause the quality of the brew and the lost of the aroma taste and you get a burned taste in your coffee. I just got myself a burr grinders and I find my coffee taste much better then before I used an inexpensive grinders

Buying a burr coffee grinders

2007-08-16T01:58:00.000-07:00

Recently I brought A burr coffee grinder for my home use as I am a coffee lovers and I love to make my own coffee. The good use of burr coffee grinder it has the ability to produce a uniform grinds of the beans which is quite important for some reasons like providing a even surface area for extraction during whatever brew process you may wish to use. Besides the uniform grind allows for even wetting and even packing of the grounds.

Burr are easily to be clean and the burrs are plate-shaped and lie atop each other the burrs are shaped like two mating cones; the grinding teeth facing towards each burr set. Blade-style and mortar and pestle re-grind the coffee, which provides the inconsistency mentioned.

knowledge of grinding your own coffee beans

2007-07-09T02:16:00.000-07:00

To enjoy the freshness of a cup of coffee during each morning one must has some knowledge of grinding your own coffee beans and the right coffee grinder. A coffee grinder it did'nt means to be very expensive, it is how you grind your coffee is the first step how you are getting the best brew.

There are two typers of coffee grinders in the market, there are called blades and burr. A blade grinders is to chop the beans into its size but you had to control the fineness by how long you let the grinder run. A burr grinders its regulates the ground size, which allows for a more consistant grind and its spin quite fast and make alots of sound a disadvantage of burr grinders.

If you buy a coffee grinders dont buy a cheap grinders as most don't always have coarseness settings. A coarse setting is to define the coarse you want like instance
Medium- Gritty, like coarse sand, Fine - Smoother to the touch and Extra fine - Finer than sugar.

Making your own coffee at home

2007-06-13T20:04:00.001-07:00

I am a heavy local coffee drinkers, sometimes I would drink up to six cups per day.
Whenever I wake up in the morning my mother will ready with a big cup of coffee on
the table for me. I love her making coffee for me but the aroma of the coffee each
morning were the the same. Sometimes it taste very nice but sometimes it taste lousy
like we are drinking water without the coffee aroma besides I want to make her work
easier so I decided to buy a coffee grinders and a coffee decanter.

As most people know, the more costly the items, the better the quality of the coffee
grinders. But I got myself a Bunn coffee makers which I find it a very reliable
machines and that can brews you a cup of coffee in about three minutes. This coffee
grinders is a two metal blades machine and comes with speed control. The high speed
when contact with the coffee beans it chop and crush the beans into a find grind.
The lower speed is to mantain the aroma of the coffee.

Now I am enjoying my own make coffee at home and even weekends my brothers and
sister will join us with a few cups of coffee. It save my mother from time from
making me coffee and sometimes I don't have to drink a cold cup of coffee whenever I
wake up late. Beside it save me time and money to have a cup of coffee at a coffee
shop.

Making your own coffee at home

2007-06-13T20:04:00.000-07:00

Buying a coffee grinder, how often we are using it

2007-04-26T22:26:00.000-07:00

When purchasing a coffee grinder, one has to know how often we are using the coffee grinder to grind the coffee bean. Some people very seldom use it, while some only use once or twice per month. There are peoples who use it everyday to get the best cup of coffee every morning or those who drinks many cups a days. If you are not using it to constantly, my adviced is not to buy a very expensive coffee grinder as every year you can watch a new models coming out in the market and even the price is more cheaper.

For coffee drinkers who constanly use the coffee grinder everyday, it is best to buy a good quality of coffee grinder that can last you very long. It is best to buy a two metal blades to spin your coffee bean at a two way speed, the metal blades chop and crush the beans into a fine grind. When grinding coffee beans you must know when to change the speed as too long in high speed will affected the quality and the aroma of the coffee.

The burr and the blade grinders.

2007-03-21T21:22:00.000-07:00

For every coffee drinkers whether espresso or coffee drinkers, one must have some skill how to grind your fresh coffee beans to get the java tastes. Coffee grinders have settings so you can select the exact coarseness or fineness of your grind. There are two most common basis types of coffee grinders. The burr and the blade grinders.

Burr Grinders with disk type burrs grind at a faster speed than conical burr grinders and create a bit more warmth in the coffee. They are the most economical way of getting a consistent grind in a wide range of applications and are well suited for most home pump espresso machines. However they do not grind as fine as Conical Burr coffee Grinders. Blade Grinders “smash” the beans with a blade at very high speed. The ground coffee has larger and smaller particles and is warmer than ground coffee from burr grinders. Blade grinders create “coffee dust” which can clog up sieves in espresso machines and French presses. These type of grinders are suitable for drip coffee makers.

Chosing your own coffee grinders

2007-02-23T01:49:00.000-08:00

Most coffee drinkers prefer to buy thier own coffee grinders to make coffee than using pre ground coffee. Making your coffee you got the aroma and the taste of fresh brew coffee. There are many types of coffee griaders in the market today. The burr coffee grinders which I am using at home as I consider is one of the best as it has the grinding method to produce ground coffee from coffee beans and the price are quite reasonable for house use.

Other types of coffee grinders are Gaggia mdf coffee grinders that you can find in most european coffee restaurant or espresso cafe. The mc2002 is also a very high quality coffee grinder but the cost of the coffee grinder is quite expensive to other types of coffee grinders. For home use burr coffee grinder is the best considers.

Choosing the right coffee grinders

2006-12-14T00:31:00.000-08:00

Coffee grinders are used for grinding coffee beans into powder form. It is a common household products. Grinding yourself can take more time then buying beans that are already ground. If you choose to make the best coffee for yourself and to grind your own coffee than you should choose yourself the best coffee grinders.

There are three types of coffee grinders, the burr, blade and the crusher. As I am using burr coffee grinding I said it is one of the best choise to used. The burr coffee grinder can be adjust to the size and speed of the grinders. By controlling the size of the granules you can get a best brew of the coffee

Burr coffee grinders for gourmet coffee

2006-11-05T20:37:00.000-08:00

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world today. If you are a true coffee lover, fresh gourmet coffee is one of the best and has a taste that can't be compare and beat. The price of fresh gourmet coffee costs a bit more than other regular supermarket coffee. Because it's made from superior grade Arabica coffee that has been hand-picked in processed and has half the caffeine of Robusta coffee with a superior taste far better smell.

The gourmet coffee bean is usually finely grinded to enhance the smooth and rich taste that is typical of gourmet coffee. Burr coffee grinders is one of the best coffee grinders to grind your gourmet coffee beans and is best to grind the coffee beans just before brewing.

Making your own cup of coffee at home

2006-10-10T20:36:00.000-07:00

Found in most of houses of today. Coffee grinders have become a common kitchen appliance as most people are blending their own coffee at home to get the fresh taste and the aroma. Coffee grinder is an essential piece of coffee processing equipment. At this present day everyone can brew their own fresh coffee at home rather then going out to coffee shop for a nice coffee. The present coffee grinders are easy to use as the installation are just like any other mixer grinder where the parts are easy to take out for washing and to fixed back.

The most important factor of the coffee grinders that has to be considered is the speed in which the coffee grinders operate. High speed will affects the quality of the powder as the bean will not be that fine and secondly the aroma of the coffee bean won't be that good. The powder produced using slow speed is the best, because the powder does not get heated in the process of grinding and also the aroma of the coffee stay in the powder.

I brought a conical burr coffee grinder a year ago its save me from going out to have my daily coffee twice a day and also the machine is still in good codition until today.

Grinding your own coffee

2006-10-03T00:47:00.000-07:00

Purchasing a coffee grinder is the best thing you can do for your coffee or espresso. The flavor of coffee begins to dissipate immediately after grinding, so you’ll get noticeably better tasting coffee if you’re grinding your own right before brewing.
Grinding just before brewing will protect the aroma of your coffee. Ground coffee interacts with the air around it and, within hours, loses a great deal of flavor and aroma
Burr coffee grinder preserve the most aroma and can grind very fine and very consistent. The intricate design of the steel burrs allow a high gear reduction to slow down the grinding speed. Because of the wide range of grind settings these grinders are ideal for all kinds of coffee equipment, Because of the wide range of grind settings these grinders are ideal for all kinds of coffee equipment,

When coffee is freshly ground and freshly brewed many people can tell the difference in taste.

different types of grinders

2006-09-21T21:20:00.000-07:00

The different types of grinders available are wet grinders, coffee grinders, pepper grinders, salt grinders, meat grinders, herb grinders, stump grinders, and surface grinders. Wet grinders are used for the purpose of grinding or blending foods like rice, dhal, coconut, chilies, and so many other things. The end product got here is not in powder form, but in the form of a batter. They are available in standard models, table top models, tilting models, and more. These types are available in various models and capacities (in liters). Price range varies for each model and capacity.
Coffee grinders are used for grinding coffee beans into powder form. It is a common household article everywhere. On the basis of the quality of the powder, the speed with which the process is done, and the blades used in the process, they may be divided into three types. These are the conical burr grinders, burr grinders and electric blade grinders.

Which grind is best for your coffee maker?
How you grind your coffee is the first step influencing the final brew. Some machines will brew better if you make sure to grind your beans to the optimal size in the first place.
Cheaper coffee grinders don't always have coarseness settings, so you will have to experiment a little to establish how long to let your machine grind to achieve the right coarseness or fineness, depending on your point of view.

coffee grinders : Burr coffee grinders

2006-09-12T20:57:00.000-07:00

Most experts coffee drinker agree the best type of coffee grinder is a burr coffee grinder. Burrs are serrated steel parts with conical or flat surfaces that fit together. They crush beans into a uniform consistency that can be further controlled by using one of several settings. Burr grinders, along with fresh coffee beans and cold, spring water ensure the best possible flavor.

DeLonghi DCG59 Retro Burr Grinders boast eight different grind settings.

The Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder 565 has 16 settings so you're sure to find your perfect coffee grind.

Safety of Burr coffee Grinders
Blade grinders cannot operate without the lid in place. In addition, the Capresso Cool Grind series has the fastest blade stopping action of any blade grinder on the market.

The Burr Grinder Sensor and the Burr coffee Grinder Select will not grind when there are no beans present, regardless if the grinder is open or closed.

The Capresso Conical Burr Grinders will not grind if the bean container is missing or not “locked” in place.

coffee grinders : What is coffee grinders

2006-09-05T22:07:00.000-07:00

Great tasting coffee comes from whole coffee beans that have been freshly ground within minutes of brewing. This great taste can be achieved at home by using a coffee grinder.

The coffee drinker today has many choices for coffee. Even grocery stores allocate several shelves for exotic brands and flavors, caffeinated and decaffeinated, whole beans or ground. While many people are content buying ground coffee for its convenience, connoisseurs explain that within 2 minutes of grinding coffee the beans begin to oxidize —- a process referred to as staling -- that changes the flavor. For the best tasting coffee, the sooner you brew your java after grinding, the better.

The way in which beans are ground makes a difference in the flavor of the coffee, because chemical changes take place in the beans depending on the process used to grind them. Flavor is also dependent on the consistency of the grind —- and how course or fine —- as different brewing methods have their own requirements. For example, espresso uses very finely ground coffee, virtually powder-like, while drip coffee makers use a medium to course particle size.

The blade coffee grinder is the least expensive model. It consists of a simple motorized fan-like blade that spins in a hopper, or enclosed plastic casing into which whole beans have been placed. A disadvantage is that the blade shreds the beans inconsistently and the only control for achieving the right particle size is to allow more time for finer ground coffee, and less time for a course grind. Even so the end result is a combination of granulates varying in size, suitable enough for an automatic drip coffee maker, but not recommended for espresso. The advantage to this type of coffee grinder is price at $20 (US dollars) or less.

Most experts agree the best type of coffee grinder is a burr grinder. Burrs are serrated steel parts with conical or flat surfaces that fit together. They crush beans into a uniform consistency that can be further controlled by using one of several settings. Burr grinders, along with fresh coffee beans and cold, spring water ensure the best possible flavor.

Burr mills can be hand-cranked or electric. The hand-cranked coffee grinder is favored by people who like to be a little more involved in the process, but can also be handy when camping or traveling.

A burr coffee grinder can cost anywhere from $70-$400 dollars or more, depending on the manufacturer and features. When selecting a coffee grinder make sure it has the settings you require.

When using a coffee grinder with a drip coffee maker, if the paper filter gets clogged and water backs up, or if sediment is left in the cup, the particle size is too fine. If the coffee isn't flavorful enough (assuming the right amount of coffee was used) the particle size is too course. Adjust the settings for a better result, or if using a blade grinder, adjust the length of time the beans are ground.

A coffee grinder is thought to be the missing link in the secret to a great cup of home brewed java. If you enjoy coffee, this little appliance might just become your new best friend.

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coffee grinders : BrewWISE Portion Control Grinder

2006-09-05T22:00:00.000-07:00

Now you can insure consistently high quality coffee flavor at every location with unparalleled ease and flexibility! Create recipe cards or dedicated funnels for your special coffees using the new BUNN BrewWISE™ Recipe Writer and dramatically reduce coffee equipment installation and calibration time.

• Two hoppers hold 6 lbs. each of regular and decaf or specialty beans.
• Stores individual coffee grind profiles.
• Operate any combination of equipment error-free with wireless brewer-grinder interface via Smart Funnel.
• Brewer Portion controlled for the right amount of coffee every time with 3 batch sizes per hopper.
• Increase sales and profits with freshly ground coffee.
• Precision burrs for consistent, commercial-quality grind.
• The G92T HD DBC is a tall model able to accommodate larger brew funnels.
• Half-batch, multi-set available.
• Simplify installation and calibration by creating your own recipe cards and dedicated funnels with the BrewWISE Recipe Writer on your PC (Windows® compatible).

Copyright © 2001-2006 by Cuda Kitchen

coffee grinders : Coffee Mills & Grinders

2006-09-05T21:54:00.000-07:00

Grinding your own coffee from freshly roasted beans is simple with a coffee mill or grinder. The mills, also called burr grinders, use wheels to produce a variety of grinds -- from very fine espresso grinds to coarser grinds -- for use in percolators. These units are larger and more expensive than standard blade grinders; however, the increased capacity and ability to select from a number of different grinds make them ideal choices for the most discerning coffee drinker. No matter which type you decide to buy, Consumer Guide has the information you need to make the right shopping decision.

DeLonghi DCG59 Retro Burr Grinders boast eight different grind settings and a sleek, retro look.

Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill DBM-8 coffee grinders have the convenience you'd expect from Cuisinart.

The Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder 565 has 16 settings so you're sure to find your perfect coffee grind.

The Mr. Coffee Precision Coffee Grinder IDS76 utilizes a device that twists to loosen the grounds that cling to the sides of the grinding chamber.

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coffee grinders : Coffee Grinder Buying Guide - LowSpeed Direct Drive

2006-09-01T00:07:00.000-07:00

LowSpeed Direct Drive
These grinders are well represented by Rancilio's Rocky, the Mazzer Mini and the Pasquini Moka. These are all low speed direct drive grinders and are the heaviest duty grinder that we sell. They are quiet, impart little heat to the coffee and have almost no static charge build up. These are grinders that we match up most often to our prosumer (professional consumer) line of highend espresso machines. They are durable to the point of being heirlooms and the quality is second to none. One of the biggest distinctions to these grinders is the power plants. The motors on these machines alone weigh more then any of the grinders in the previous category. These are tanks that do not need a gear reduction system to build up the appropriate torque, they use a simple but overpowering direct drive system and can be used for light to medium commercial use.

The Rancilio Rocky would appear to be over matched in this category and in several ways it is, but overall it has the heart and soul to compete, but not the feature set to come out on top. Rancilio borrowed the super heavy duty motor from their commercial grinder the MD40. It makes for a die hard motor that will handle anything you throw at it. However it is runs at a very quite 77db while grinding which is about 50% quieter then the Low Speed Gear Reduction category. It also imparts 2 to 3 degrees less heat to the ground coffee as well for 1.5 ounces of ground coffee. The bean hopper is a smoky plastic with a capacity of 10.5 ounces and the doser will hold an equal amount. The Rocky's doser is not adjustable like it's competition in this category and will dose a little under 7 grams per pull. It weighs in at 18 lbs with an aluminum frame. A precision indexing system give a huge range of grinding selections with 55 settings. This is enough to go from the coarsest french press to the finest powder for turkish coffee. Changing a grind setting is accomplished by pressing the index button and rotating the bean hopper to the desired number setting, it is fast and effective. The doser will work with all commercial portafilter handles, but like the rest of the dosing grinders it does not work well with the pressurized portafilters. Fortunately, the forks used to rest the portafilter are removable - which then would then accommodate nearly any receptacle. This grinder comes in a white enameled housing or a brushed stainless steel (our most popular choice) and matches up very well to any of the espresso machine including the prosumer models.

The Mazzer Mini is our biggest grinder at 18.5 inches and 22 lbs. It is has all the bells and whistles that a grinder can have, but it does it quietly at only 76db - the interior sound level of a BMW at 60 mph. The motor runs at an unstoppable 250 watts with the largest diameter burrs at 58mm. The burrs are listed as 100% hardened Swedish Steel - which in plain English means, "stays sharper longer". The Mazzer has a stepless adjustment which means you can adjust it as little or as much as you want and are not limited by the preset steps like on the Rocky or the Moka. And unlike the Innova the settings, they are numbered so you can move coarser or finer and know where you left off. The Mazzer has an adjustable doser that allows for 5.5 to 9 grams per pull and holds up to 7 ounces of ground coffee. The housing is constructed of cast aluminum and comes in either a black or silver powder coated finish for long lasting durability. The Mazzer Mini is available in two styles as well. With a basic on/off switch or a timer - which is very much like a heavy duty Jacuzzi timer. Both sell equally well, but the timer is what we use in the office because were always running to the phone;). Finally, a grinder with a bean hopper gate! This means you can take off the hopper without spilling the beans. This comes in handy if it is time to try that new roast and you don't feel like grinding up what's left in the hopper, or don't feel like tipping it upside down. This grinder comes with a built-in tamper on the doser but I don't recommend using it and it is easily removed with a screwdriver. We advocate using a 30 LB tamp and that would tip even this grinder over! Same goes for the Pasquini Moka. For the prosumer this is as good as it gets. Because we import this grinder we can offer it for a low price which makes this grinder an exceptional deal.

Pasquini Moka grinder is a venerable favorite with our customers. It comes in black and chrome which perfectly matches the Pasquini Liva 90 espresso machines. Having a lower profile then the Mazzer Mini at 15.5 inches it is able to fit under cabinets with ease. If you are considering purchasing the Livia bar setup complete with the base please consider the additional height you will need for the base. This grinder has an adjustable doser with about the same range (6 to 9 grams) as the Mazzer and is easy to clean. It will accept nearly any commercial style portafilters with the same limitations I have mentioned before regarding the pressurized portafilters. The 10 ounce bean hopper is clear plastic and is easily removable but it is not gated to prevent the beans from spilling. It too is whisper quiet, at only 55db with no beans and 76db while grinding. Our labs also noted that the coffee's temperature from grinding was the lowest of any we tested - showing the least impact to coffee flavor. The burrs are 55mm in diameter and capable of light commercial duty. There is a thermal safety switch that will reset itself if the burrs get jammed by a rock or bottle cap. It is a great choice for any home barista looking for the ultimate coffee bar setup. I can't remember the last time we had a problem - in warranty or out of warranty - so this is an easy grinder to recommend to anyone.

by Todd Salzman

coffee grinders : Coffee Grinder Buying Guide - LowSpeed Gear Reduction

2006-09-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

LowSpeed Gear Reduction
The Gear reduction grinders are a whole category unto themselves and are one step up from the high speed grinders. They include the Solis Maestro, Maestro Plus and Gaggia MDF. These low speed gear reduction grinders are more attractive than the high speed grinders because they are quieter, cause less static charge, impart less heat to the coffee and are less likely to clog.

The Solis Maestro is the replacement to the Mulino and Solis has created a real beauty. This coffee grinder is very flexible and is the quietest in this class at 77db. It is designed with a timer switch like the Mulino and has an added push & hold button for grinding directly into the portafilter. It has enough clearance to accept a full sized commercial portafilter, but not enough room to place a gold tone drip coffee filter. This is a conical burr grinder that should hold up for years of service. The burrs are easy to clean and like the Mulino the outer burr is removable without tools. The hopper can hold half a pound of whole beans and the ground coffee receptacle has a 6.5 ounce capacity. Overall, this is an excellent grinder filled with plenty of features. The motor is not as beefy as the next grinders we talk about - Gaggia MDF and the Innova grinders - so if you plan on grinding pounds of coffee at a time I would read on.

The Gaggia MDF is the top-of-line Gaggia dosing grinder that has long legacy of excellence. I have talked to customers that have had trouble free service for over 10 years. The smoky plastic Bean hopper will hold 10 ounces of whole bean and the doser up to 8 ounces. It has a typical rocker switch that can be left on for continuous operation. The MDF has 34 grind settings that will accommodate any espresso machine as well as grind coarse enough for drip machine or even french press. Turn the bean hopper to change the grind setting, it is an index system that will give repeatable results without having to recalibrate. The gear reduction system provides plenty of torque and will not bog down. Experience has shown that it generates very little static as well. The doser will accommodate any commercial style portafilter but will not work well with the pressurized portafilters from Saeco or La Pavoni - they are too tall and hit the forks under the doser. The flat plate style burrs are 50 mm making them the largest of the group. They are adjustable for calibration purposes but that should not be necessary. The doser is not adjustable like the prosumer models by Mazzer and Pasquini, but at a fraction of the cost it is a grinder to consider for any home environment.

Want to compare them all? Check out the Compare-O-Matic page.

by Todd Salzman

coffee grinders : Coffee Grinder Buying Guide - HighSpeed Grinders

2006-08-31T23:54:00.000-07:00

When you first look at our grinder page it can be a little overwhelming. The following information is a summary and head to head comparison of all the grinders we sell. This should be enough information to help you find the grinder that is best for you. Whole Latte Love's Technical Lab has tested their performance and measured these grinders in just about every way I could think of and have laid it out in an easy to read format on our Compare-O-Matic. Each grinder also has an individual page for you to visit that provides more detailed information. The grinders have been divided into three categories to make it easy to understand and compare.

High Speed

Low Speed Gear Reduction

Low Speed Direct Drive

HighSpeed Grinders
We have three grinders that fall under this category, the Capresso, Gaggia MM and the Saeco MC2002. Each of these grinders will deposit ground coffee directly into a removable coffee container. High speed grinders are designed with smaller motors to save on cost and use pure speed to gather enough force to do the job. These grinders can bog down under heavy load and clog up if you grind too finely. The high speed can generate static electricity which is a consistent complaint by our customers. However, these grinders are far better then the Blade grinders that are normally available through department stores. Grind consistency is critical to good coffee and blade grinders are nothing more then crude brute force instruments - creating a dust that clog the filter baskets of espresso machines and impart a bitter flavor.

The Saeco MC2002 is a strong grinder that provides 30 levels of fineness control. It is appropriate for drip coffee and espresso. The bean hopper will hold just over a half pound of whole bean coffee and grinds directly into to a 7.5 ounce ground coffee container. It is designed with a door located on the top of the container that opens like a car truck so you can scoop out the coffee. The coffee container is also removable for cleaning. It has the strongest motor of the three at 160 watts and our performance test show that it runs at 82 decibels while grinding. Although not quiet, it is not as loud as a typical blade grinder. Our performance test gave the grinder high marks in our temperature test where we measure the amount of heat added to the coffee after grinding 1.5 ounces of coffee (17 degrees over ambient air).

The Gaggia MM has been a solid performer for us over many years. This tough little coffee grinder runs 10 inches high and 3.5 pounds so it is small enough to put up in a cabinet after each use. It has 9 grind settings which gives it enough range for espresso and drip coffee. The whole bean hopper holds 6 ounces and the ground coffee container will hold the same amount. To adjust the grind setting you turn the bean hopper itself and look for the numerical display to determine the coarseness setting. This grinder uses a dead man switch to activate the grinder. It's what we call it because as soon as you release pressure the switch turns off. This design elements makes the grinder less suitable for drip (because of the long hold time required to grind enough beans) and more economical for espresso (because you are apt save coffee by not walking away and grinding a half pound of beans for a double shot!). Coffee is scooped out of a removable ground container. It is messy but seals the coffee pretty well.

The Capresso Select is a handsome grinder with a built in sensor that will automatically turn it off when it runs out of beans or you can turn it off manually. The bean hopper is made of clear plastic and can hold up 6 ounces of beans. It has a clever portion control feature that is will grind enough coffee for a specific amount of cups of drip coffee. With 17 grind settings it will grind to accommodate all espresso machines that have pressurized portafilters or crema enhancing devices. Not recommended for commercial portafilters. The ground coffee container is made of clear plastic and holds 4.5 ounces of ground coffee and is removable for access. The grinding burrs are the easiest to clean (of the three) but cannot be recalibrated for a finer setting.

We have plenty more information of these grinders which is easily accessible through the Compare-O-Matic. There you will find additional feature and performance specifications as well as customer reviews and the detail page that provide additional narrative and and a full Feature and Benefit set.

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coffee grinders : grinders

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Whether you’re an espresso drinker or a coffee drinker, grinding your beans fresh is one of the things you can do to help ensure your java tastes great. Grinders come in two basic types: burr grinders and blade grinders. Depending on what you’re going to use your grinder for will depend on which type you should get. Are you using it to grind for espresso or for coffee or both? Do you want to grind very specific amounts, which is where a grinder with a doser really comes in handy, or will you grind a larger amount at one time, which is perfect for a doserless grinder? Whatever you decide your needs are, we have a wide selection in every price range to meet them. To figure out which grinder is best for you why not read our “Coffee Grinder Buying Guide” and “Grinders 101 – A Beginner’s Guide” from our Research Center? And with that, grind on.

Precision is the hands-down advantage of a burr grinder. You can get one of two types of burr grinders: one with flat burrs or one with conical burrs. Both have a stationary burr, with its second burr spinning from the power provided by the motor. The beans fall between the two burrs and are ground that way. These coffee grinders have settings so you can select the exact coarseness or fineness of your grind. They grind consistently and, while more expensive, are highly recommended for espresso - but can be used for other types of grinds as well.

Working with a single blade that looks and spins like a propeller, blade grinders do not have grind settings. The longer you grind, the finer the grind is, so you need to eye-ball it. Blade grinders do an adequate job for drip coffee, but are not recommended for espresso or coffee drinks that require very specific grinds as they do not grind consistently. However, they are extremely cost-effective if you are willing to make the trade off.

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