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Saturday, July 16, 2005 -----

Let's Talk About Grinders


If you love coffee, you probably already know that grinding your own beans is the single most important thing you can do to improve your coffee experience at home. Grinders are relatively inexpensive, however getting the right kind of grinder is very important.

Basically there are two general types of grinders; Blade Grinders and Burr Grinders. Here is how they are different:

Blade Grinders are somewhat like your counter-top blender. They are comprised of a small container with a sharp set of blades in the bottom. You place your coffee beans in the container and turn it on. The longer you run the grinder, the finer the coffee is ground.

Burr Grinders work much like a wheat grinder. The beans enter the grinder through a hopper and then are run through a set of "burrs". The burrs are positioned a set distance apart and the beans are ground to a size determined by the distance the burrs are set. To adjust the coffee's grind, you simply adjust the settings.

OUR RECOMENDATION: Never expect a blade grinder to give you the grind consistancy that you need for a great cup of coffee. The Burr Grinder is the right grinder for coffee. You can always know that your coffee will be ground to a even consistancy when you use a Burr Grinder.

Click Here for a source for an inexpensive Burr grinder.

::  Posted by: Bello Montana Roasters  at 8:08 AM
  

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