Top Tips for Choosing a Coffee Grinder
Coffee making has continued the same for centuries until the introduction of automatic coffee makers. Coffee Makers have drastically changed the ease of making coffee at home by removing all the watching and brewing. Unfortunately, a fan of coffee would have to either go to a coffee shop for fresh ground coffee, or suffer through the less than high quality taste. Enter the rise in popularity of the home coffee grinder. For the discriminating java consumer, a home coffee grinder is a must have.
There are a myriad of coffee grinder models and manufacturers out there to buy. With such a vast selection to pick from, how do you choose the best coffee grinders? Below are a few tips on how to choose the top coffee grinder.
1. Burr vs. Blade
For an entry level coffee grinder buyer, the blade coffee grinder will serve you well. Granted it does not offer the uniform grinder offered by a conical burr coffee grinder. Some would say that this burr grinding enables maximum flavor extraction from the grounds. However, starting out, getting a blade puts you flavor leaps ahead of buying preground coffee. So if your just want to dip your feet in the coffee grinder water per se, then go with the blade which are usually cheaper.
However, if you are serious about going whole hog into grinding, or if you have been a grinder for a long time and want to replace an old blade grinder, consider upgrading to a burr grinder. A burr grinder actually crushes the beans and gives you a consistent grinding size. Also, due to the heat that can be generated by a blade grinder, burr grinders have less effect on the flavor of the grounds produced.
2. Warranty
Be sure to pick a coffee grinder that has at least a one year guarantee on it. Any appliance that fails to offer a warranty or offers under a year for its warranty gives you insight into the amount of confidence the manufacturer holds in its product’s quality and durability.
3. Fineness Adjustment
For the true coffee experts, being able to adjust how fine your grind is is a must. For quick brews like espressos, you will need things very fine. However, for slower brews you will need a much coarser grind for optimal flavor. Even if you think you tastes are established and do not think you will be experimenting with other brew types, buy a coffee grinder that allows you to change if you decide in the future.
4. Noise Level
Different coffee grinders produce different levels of noise while grinding. Too loud and your dinner part will sound like this- “Hey Bob, how was ****************************************. The astericks are where the grinder was going because noone could hear anyone. Obviously, all coffee grinders make some amount of loud noise. It is just par for the course when owning a coffee grinder. Just know this going in and look for one that is not too loud.
5. Price and budget
The reality is that almost all major purchasing decisions come down to price. Coffee grinders offer something for every budget size. From below $20 to well over $400, you can find a coffee grinder that willl suit your needs and not bankrupt you.
6. Reviews
Perusing the Coffe Grinder reviews will help you decide on the best coffee grinder available to buy.
Coffee grinders are a fun and terrific additions to any home. Just bear in mind the tips above, and you will be sure smell the wonderful aroma of fresh ground a brewed coffee in your own home in no time at all.