{"id":13157,"date":"2024-03-01T14:09:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T13:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/?post_type=tutorials&p=13157"},"modified":"2024-09-02T16:04:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T14:04:22","slug":"why-you-should-freshly-grind-your-coffee-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"tutorials","link":"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/how-to\/why-you-should-freshly-grind-your-coffee-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Freshly Grind Your Coffee And How To Do It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is a coffee grinder?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you want to take your coffee experience to the next level, a decent coffee grinder is probably THE best thing to get. Simply put, it’s a machine that breaks down whole coffee beans into smaller pieces that can be used for making coffee. The fundamental principle is simple yet key to a delicious cup of coffee \u2014 the beans are crushed to expose more surface area, which facilitates the extraction of flavours during the brewing process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two broad categories of grinders: blade and burr. Blade grinders work like mini food processors, using spinning blades to chop the beans. This is a quick and affordable option, but it can produce grounds with varying sizes, leading to uneven extraction and an imbalanced cup.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Burr grinders, on the other hand, employ two rotating surfaces (burrs) that crush the beans between them. Burr grinders offer adjustable settings to achieve various grind sizes, making them suitable for different brewing methods, from French Press to espresso.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Any coffee producer or expert will tell you that burr grinders are the go-to and will offer the most luxurious coffee experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What impact will the grinder have on my coffee?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are several ways in which the physical act of <\/span>grinding beans affects the quality of the resulting coffee<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first is heat. As the coffee beans are ground, the act of grinding produces heat. The beans and ground coffee will absorb this heat, which can have a detrimental effect on the final product. Grinding large quantities results in increased heat transfer, as the grinding burrs and surrounding components become hotter. So be aware that grinding too many beans at once will generate more heat and ultimately impact the flavour and quality of your brewed coffee or espresso.<\/span><\/p>\n

The second consideration is the size of the grind – which is how fine or how coarse your coffee is ground. The size of you grind you need will depend on how you intend to brew your coffee. For example, you will need very coarse coffee for a French Press, but a very fine grind for Moka Pots<\/a> or espresso machines. Be sure to take into account what size grind you need when choosing your grinder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the different kinds of coffee grinders?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that you know the grinding basics, let’s take a look at your options. Each type offers unique advantages depending on your needs and preferences. Remember that for each type, you\u2019ll find both blade and burr grinders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n