Best coffee grinder?

[amnesiac]

I have this crappy DeLonghi burr grinder I got for $20 from Costco. It does a better job than most blade grinders but it's really loud, flimsy, and hard to clean.

Starbucks had their burr grinder on sale for $99 until tomorrow, and it *looks* a lot better but I don't know how to justify $100 on a grinder unless it's a Bunn.

I know there's a few coffee fanatics in here. WHat do you use to grind your beans?

 

[amnesiac]

There's a cat food in my Bruce Lee.

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: amnesiac 2.0
There's a cat food in my Bruce Lee.

Pics?!

 

[Entity]

How serious are you? The Starbucks is a decent machine (if it is a rebadged Solis), but there are better out on the market.

http://www.coffeekid.com/other/newbies/grinders

Rob

 

[HappyPuppy]

You clean your coffee grinder? It's only going to get coffee in it again.

I have a cheapie blade grinder. It's noisey, but it does the job. I don't understand what a $99 grinder can do that a cheaper one can't. Enlighten me.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: amnesiac 2.0
I have this crappy DeLonghi burr grinder I got for $20 from Costco. It does a better job than most blade grinders but it's really loud, flimsy, and hard to clean.

Starbucks had their burr grinder on sale for $99 until tomorrow, and it *looks* a lot better but I don't know how to justify $100 on a grinder unless it's a Bunn.

I know there's a few coffee fanatics in here. WHat do you use to grind your beans?

There are 100$ coffee grinders? :Q

:Q

 

[Entity]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
You clean your coffee grinder? It's only going to get coffee in it again.

I have a cheapie blade grinder. It's noisey, but it does the job. I don't understand what a $99 grinder can do that a cheaper one can't. Enlighten me.

The quality of the grind is one of the most important factors in getting a good cup of coffee, whether it be espresso, french press, or drip. It's hard to explain, since most people are just used to drinking sludge; it's kinda like trying to explain the difference between a $150 bottle of wine and a $20 bottle of wine to me. No matter how many times people try, I just don't get it. So I buy La Boca.

Rob

 

[Entity]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: amnesiac 2.0
I have this crappy DeLonghi burr grinder I got for $20 from Costco. It does a better job than most blade grinders but it's really loud, flimsy, and hard to clean.

Starbucks had their burr grinder on sale for $99 until tomorrow, and it *looks* a lot better but I don't know how to justify $100 on a grinder unless it's a Bunn.

I know there's a few coffee fanatics in here. WHat do you use to grind your beans?

There are 100$ coffee grinders? :Q

:Q

There are $700 grinders.

http://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/grinders

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Entity

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: amnesiac 2.0
I have this crappy DeLonghi burr grinder I got for $20 from Costco. It does a better job than most blade grinders but it's really loud, flimsy, and hard to clean.

Starbucks had their burr grinder on sale for $99 until tomorrow, and it *looks* a lot better but I don't know how to justify $100 on a grinder unless it's a Bunn.

I know there's a few coffee fanatics in here. WHat do you use to grind your beans?

There are 100$ coffee grinders? :Q

:Q

There are $700 grinders.

http://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/grinders

:Q

WTF?

These must be the grinders that the White House use.

 

[Eli]

How is one grinder going to grind the coffee "better" than another? It seems you could get the desired consistancy with any grinder, just gotta learn to throttle it to make the grinds the way you want.

I always go overboard and turn it into the finest powder I can.. makes strong cups of coffee with minimal grounds.

 

[Rastus]

Burr grinders do not heat the beans up, therefore the coffee is better. I have a couple propeller grinders, one I use for spices and the other for coffee. My favorite is Krups.

 

[Entity]

Originally posted by: Eli
How is one grinder going to grind the coffee "better" than another? It seems you could get the desired consistancy with any grinder, just gotta learn to throttle it to make the grinds the way you want.

I always go overboard and turn it into the finest powder I can.. makes strong cups of coffee with minimal grounds.

It's really just a matter of understanding (and being able to appreciate) the art of great coffee. It's like anything else -- beer, wine, even speakers -- some people can notice the difference, while others can't. A better grinder allows for a number of different grinds (for espresso, drip, etc.) and keeps a consistent grind; there are a ton of other factors as well. Read the first link I posted if you are interested.

Rob

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Entity

Originally posted by: Eli
How is one grinder going to grind the coffee "better" than another? It seems you could get the desired consistancy with any grinder, just gotta learn to throttle it to make the grinds the way you want.

I always go overboard and turn it into the finest powder I can.. makes strong cups of coffee with minimal grounds.

It's really just a matter of understanding (and being able to appreciate) the art of great coffee. It's like anything else -- beer, wine, even speakers -- some people can notice the difference, while others can't. A better grinder allows for a number of different grinds (for espresso, drip, etc.) and keeps a consistent grind; there are a ton of other factors as well. Read the first link I posted if you are interested.

Rob

Yeah, I understand.. It's interesting.

700$ is way too much, though.

 

[aircooled]

Been using my KRUPS brand grinder for 12 years now and it's still going strong!

 

[Thegonagle]

While I understand that a more consistent grind is "better," and that's the idea behind a more expensive grinder, my $20 Braun blade grinder gives me what I need every morning, namely, something that can't come from a can. My technique is to shake the grinder while it's on for better consistency. It works pretty well, if I do say so myself.

BTW, just an aside, but my coffee maker is a $44 Mr. Coffee that's going on 5-6 years old, and it probably puts almost anything else less than twice the price to shame for features and performance. Unless I'm finally spending the big bucks on a coffee maker, Mr. Coffee is where it's at for my money.

 

[Analog]

go BURR!

 

[amnesiac]

Like Entity said, the quality of the grind greatly affects the quality of the coffee. I noticed a positive change going from a cheap blade grinder to the burr grinder, but the burr grinder still sucks.

Add that to the fact that I've spent about 2.5 years making coffee for The Cheesecake Factory and Coffee Bean, and one gets used to using $800 Mazzer grinders and $3500 espresso machines...so understandably a $25 grinder and a Mr. Coffee don't do it for me. I really like my coffee maker though - the home version of the Bunn. Makes a full pot of GOOD coffee in 3 minutes.

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: amnesiac 2.0
Like Entity said, the quality of the grind greatly affects the quality of the coffee. I noticed a positive change going from a cheap blade grinder to the burr grinder, but the burr grinder still sucks.

Add that to the fact that I've spent about 2.5 years making coffee for The Cheesecake Factory and Coffee Bean, and one gets used to using $800 Mazzer grinders and $3500 espresso machines...so understandably a $25 grinder and a Mr. Coffee don't do it for me. I really like my coffee maker though - the home version of the Bunn. Makes a full pot of GOOD coffee in 3 minutes.

what about the ones Amazon carries?

 

[Eli]

Hmmm.. What about the grinding machines that the grocery stores use?

They aren't like the ones we're talking about, they're big.

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: Eli
Hmmm.. What about the grinding machines that the grocery stores use?

They aren't like the ones we're talking about, they're big.

...and expensive, and noisy. Not to mention huge. I don't need a mini-wood chipper in my kitchen.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: amnesiac 2.0

Originally posted by: Eli
Hmmm.. What about the grinding machines that the grocery stores use?

They aren't like the ones we're talking about, they're big.

...and expensive, and noisy. Not to mention huge. I don't need a mini-wood chipper in my kitchen.

I know, I was just asking about the quality of the grind thing. Are they generally good?

 

[Thegonagle]

Regarding the Bunn home model, isn't there such a thing as too fast when it comes to brewing the coffee?

Just wondering, but that's what I've heard.

My Mr. Coffee brews it hot in about 7-8 minutes, which works for me.

 

[yoda291]

I cold brew my coffee...takes me 24 hours

 

[Kenny0829]

Originally posted by: Entity

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
You clean your coffee grinder? It's only going to get coffee in it again.

I have a cheapie blade grinder. It's noisey, but it does the job. I don't understand what a $99 grinder can do that a cheaper one can't. Enlighten me.

The quality of the grind is one of the most important factors in getting a good cup of coffee, whether it be espresso, french press, or drip. It's hard to explain, since most people are just used to drinking sludge; it's kinda like trying to explain the difference between a $150 bottle of wine and a $20 bottle of wine to me. No matter how many times people try, I just don't get it. So I buy La Boca.

Rob

UM..... there's wine that cost's as MUCH as $20.00 ???

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

I don't grind my coffee anymore.

I have the coffee chop do it for me.

I buy 1 pound batches, which last me about 3-4 weeks, and keep them in the feezer.

I have not noticed any descrease in the quality of my coffee.