Coffee: Top 3 Reasons Why Burr Grinders Are Better Than Blade Grinders
Properly ground coffee beans go a long way toward brewing a quality cup of drip coffee or cup of pressure brewed, crema coffee. Following are the top 3 reasons why burr grinders are better than conventional blade-style grinders.
- Consistency of the grind!
- Does not heat up the grounds
- Greater capacity for grinding more beans for larger pots / multiple espresso drinks
While burr grinders allow one to select the coarseness or fineness of the grind, blade grinders require one to stand watch and “eyeball” the process - the longer you grind, the finer it will be. While blade grinders can be fussed with for drip coffee, burr grinders are not recommended for espresso of other beverages that require a specific grind. However, blade grinders are significantly less expensive than burr grinders.
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After reading your “5 basics to a great cup of coffee” article I was going to ask you for a post regarding grinders. I have the Cuisinart DBM-8 Burr Grinder. So far I found this grinder to be good, not great. This is my first grinder so I cannot make any fair comparisons to other grinders, however, I can say I have much more consistent grounds, and ultimately a better cup of coffee. Also, I like the ability to adjust the coarseness of the grind. I use a drip coffee maker at home and a press at work. I have found using a medium grind for the drip machine and the course grind for the press makes a better cup of coffee.
Jon - Thanks for the feedback. I have a 15 year old counter top Bosch burr grinder and it still works as well as it did the day I purchased it. One of the features I originally appreciated about it, though I don’t make much use of today, is its ability to pulverize the grounds for the purposes of making Turkish coffee. And, I agree, the ability to control the relative fineness or coarseness of the grind is a key feature.