Coffee Grinders

Types of Coffee Grinders: Blade Coffee Grinders, Burr Coffee Grinders and Manual Coffee Grinders.

Companies that Make Coffee Grinders:  Braun, Cuisinart, Krups, Bodum, Gaggia and Kitchenaid

Blade Coffee Grinder:  How this type of coffee grinder works is pretty basic.  It has a unique blade mechanism that spins at crushing speeds to grind the beans into what then becomes the coffee grounds.  This is a very similar motion to how your ice machine works when you choose crushed ice over cubed ice.  There are some pros and cons to a blade coffee bean grinder.  One of the down sides is that the blade needs to get up to a fast speed in order to get a smooth grind.  This may cause the beans and grinds to over heat which causes them to then lose flavor.  These coffee grinders are one of the best forms of home coffee grinders because of there ease of use and convenience.

Burr Coffee Grinder:  The burr coffee grinder is a form of grinder you will find at most coffee houses.  It consists of a hopper where the beans are poured into.  The hopper then feeds the beans into the grinding station, where burrs are located, to grind the beans.  This is an excellent way to create a guaranteed and even grind, which is sure to impress the pickiest of coffee drinkers.  The most common form of the burr coffee grinder is the conical burr coffee grinder.

Manual Coffee Grinder:  Manual coffee grinders also known as, hand crank or hand powered, are the most basic form of coffee grinder on the market.  While not the most popular, because it does take some effort by the user, this kind of coffee grinder can still create a smooth and even grind.  Some of the benefits of using a hand crank coffee grinder is that you can determine exactly how fine or coarse you wish the grind to be.

Tip: Grinding your own coffee will insure the freshest flavor. Also, be sure to grind coffee just before brewing.  Also, when choosing what type of coffee grinder you are buying, you want to be sure to buy something that is convenient for you and your home.

Grinding coffee is the first step to enjoying your coffee experience. It starts with taking the beans and inserting them into the grinder, and this is the first chance you get to smell the freshness of the aroma. You then decide how fine or coarse you want the grind to be, depending upon whether you are making an espresso drink, or plain black coffee. You want to be sure that you don’t over heat the grind and dilute the taste of the coffee before brewing. Be sure to grind in short spurts. This helps in not over heating the grinder, and therefore over heating the coffee.

At Live Love Coffee we pride ourselves on providing coffee tips and tricks to you the reader in order to make that next cup of coffee even more flavorful.  You can find reviews, ratings and write ups on all forms of coffee grinders including electric, hand crank, hand powered, wall mounted and even the rare old fashioned hand coffee grinder.