Coffee Grinders-- Burr vs. Blade
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We bought the same one a couple of years ago after burning thru a couple of blade type. I am inclined to believe the burr is at least more durable. It still works great.
Uniformity seems to be another benefit of the burr style. I know it'll grind it up about as fine as confectioners sugar depending on how you set it
. I have never given the thing much thought which to me is the ultimate sign of a decent product. Honestly, I just buy Folgers but some in the house like the fancy stuff...
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Hermann
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Received a Infinity conical burr grinder a couple years ago. It will make common whole bean coffee(store brand, 8 O'Clock, Community Coffee) have a more complex flavor. Grind fresh every pot and you will see the benefit. When I order some custom roasts from Old Bisbee the results are fantastic. The grinder you have a link to, is not a conical burr grinder. A conical burr turns slower and thus creates less heat when grinding, preserving coffee flavor.
Burr is said to be better. Just waiting for my 8-year old blade grinder to break to get one.
I've been using a Braun burr grinder for about 16 years. It still works well. I understand that in addition to a more uniform grind, there is also less heat generated in the grinding process. The heat can accelerate the oxidation of the coffee, damaging the flavor. Or so I have been told.
I have a manual burr grinder from Turkey. To me, the biggest appeal is the fun factor of using an unconventional device to grind coffee.
I can't comment on the taste difference because we don't have a blade grinder to conduct a scientific experiment.
I can't comment on the taste difference because we don't have a blade grinder to conduct a scientific experiment.
I have been using the Burr Grinder for the last few days and it has worked exceptionally well. The quality of the grind does seem a bit more consistent than the cheaper blade grinders I used to use.
I do have a question for you guys though. I am using a small automatic drip coffee maker with a cone-shaped filter canister. Should I err on the side of a finer grind or a coarse grind? Right now I am grinding about 6 cups worth of coffee beans to make 3.5 cups of coffee and it's getting a bit expensive. I do err on the finer side of a grind though. Suggestions?
I do have a question for you guys though. I am using a small automatic drip coffee maker with a cone-shaped filter canister. Should I err on the side of a finer grind or a coarse grind? Right now I am grinding about 6 cups worth of coffee beans to make 3.5 cups of coffee and it's getting a bit expensive. I do err on the finer side of a grind though. Suggestions?
Pre- Extract (dampen) the grinds a bit in the basket before brewing.
I do that with the Bunn machine at work ,since it dumps so much water through so quickly. Finer grind exposes more bean to the water , so it's a good step.
HTH
Jorge
I do that with the Bunn machine at work ,since it dumps so much water through so quickly. Finer grind exposes more bean to the water , so it's a good step.
HTH
Jorge
I've had both. I was recently given a relatively high-end burr grinder, and while it hasn't transformed my coffee, I really notice that I have less sludge (French press or Aeropress or percolated) and _smoother_ coffee without bitterness.
A blade grinder can't get coarse enough and consistent enough, IMO.
I *love* my AeroPress, by the way.
A blade grinder can't get coarse enough and consistent enough, IMO.
I *love* my AeroPress, by the way.
Any other recommendations for a reasonably priced burr grinder, apart from the one that the OP has?
I was looking into this Capresso one.
I was looking into this Capresso one.
http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-Mill-...XBQMPEZ2SXHNZ5E
The catch is that it will ONLY work with this:
http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Technica-5-C...se+coffee+maker
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Any other recommendations for a reasonably priced burr grinder, apart from the one that the OP has?
The catch is that it will ONLY work with this:
http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Technica-5-C...se+coffee+maker
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Any other recommendations for a reasonably priced burr grinder, apart from the one that the OP has?
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Any other recommendations for a reasonably priced burr grinder, apart from the one that the OP has?
I was looking into this Capresso one.
I've had that Capresso grinder for 6 years now I think. I also have their MT500 brewer. I've been very happy with it, it just works well. The only problem I've had, if you can call it that, is that some of the markings have started to wear away - had to use a Sharpie to touch up the mark on the hopper that you line up with the grind indicator. Aside from that it's been great for years of regular use, which is more than I can say for some other small household appliances.
jeff
Any other recommendations for a reasonably priced burr grinder, apart from the one that the OP has?
I was looking into this Capresso one.
I've had that Capresso grinder for 6 years now I think. I also have their MT500 brewer. I've been very happy with it, it just works well. The only problem I've had, if you can call it that, is that some of the markings have started to wear away - had to use a Sharpie to touch up the mark on the hopper that you line up with the grind indicator. Aside from that it's been great for years of regular use, which is more than I can say for some other small household appliances.
jeff
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