From Contemporary To Charmingly Antique, Coffee Grinders Give Your Espresso A Fabulously Authentic Italian Flavor
Grinding your own coffee beans is, quite simply, the very best way to ensure your espresso is fresh and great tasting. As Courtney discovered, some coffee grinders cost less than others, and some espresso machines even have grinders built right into them.
The main thing to consider when purchasing an espresso coffee grinder is whether price or a uniformly fine grind is most important to you.
Blade grinders are typically much less expensive than burr coffee grinders, but tend to create a lot of heat when grinding. This can give your espresso a burned taste. However, if you plan to use a coarser grind for a filter drip, percolator or French press, a blade coffee grinder will work just fine.
Since Courtney was going for a taste reminiscent of the Italian espresso she fell in love with in Bologna, she decided on a burr coffee grinder. The primary advantage of burr coffee grinders is that they provide the consistently fine grind required for espresso machines. Also, the slower grinding speed of burr coffee grinders helps reduce static electricity build-up, leaving you with less mess.
If electric coffee grinders leave you cold and you want something a bit more hands-on, then manual coffee grinders may be just the ticket. These can range from small, space-saving home coffee grinders to ornately elegant antique coffee grinders. Two wonderful manual coffee grinders are the Zassenhaus grinder, which is famous around the world for its high quality design and craftsmanship, and the hand-crafted Lodos grinder. Lodos even offers charming porcelain grinders.
So whether you, like Courtney, want the ease of electric coffee grinders teamed with an ultra-fine grind, or the genuine Old World feel of old fashion coffee grinders, you’re sure to love the great fresh taste and fabulous aroma of grinding your own coffee beans.
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