If you’re a Coffee connoisseur, I’m sure you are well aware of the difference between a good cup of coffee from a not-so-good cup. And if you’re not… well, you’re in the right place. Although making delicious coffee requires a few key components, finding the best coffee grinder is one of the most effective and easiest ways for upgrading your coffee game. There are three main types of at home grinders on the market today:  the electric burr grinder, a hand coffee grinder or manual coffee grinder, and a blade grinder.  In this post, we’ll outline which one is the best coffee grinder for you based on your needs.   Burr Grinders vs. Blade Grinders We’re just going to go ahead and flat out say it- burr grinders are undoubtedly the best way to grind your coffee. Coffee snobs and barista alike swear by these grinders and if you also dive deep enough into coffee, you will taste the difference between the two. What is it that makes burr grinders the knight and shining armor? It’s simple: consistency and control. Burr grinders are designed to ‘crush’ coffee beans with two revolving abrasive surfaces (known as burrs) creating a consistent grind from start to finish. Blade grinders on the other hand quickly slice at the bean with no control over grind consistency. The friction by the blade also produces undesired heat. Heat and inconsistently sized grinds are two big no-nos in the coffee scene.  Any heat in contact with the beans can alter the taste and  …having the grinds uniform in size is essential for getting a balanced cup and extracting the entire bean’s natural oils. Blade grinders may be less expensive but they are not as effective. These types of grinders can even cause clogging problems in your French press […]

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