Top 5 Coffee Grinder Tips

Grinding your coffee is one of the most efficient ways of brewing a fresh cup of coffee in the workplace. To get the most out of your coffee grinder, we have provided some tips for you.

1. Select the Right Coffee Grinder 

There are two types of coffee grinder, Blade Grinders and Burr Grinders. Blade grinders use a sharp metal blade to chop your coffee beans up during the grinding process. You can control the fineness of your grind by pulsing the power button until you are satisfied and are ideal for basic use. Burr grinders crush the coffee beans between a moving grinding wheel. The burr position can be adjusted to regulate and control the size of your grind and provide a more even and consistent grind overall.

2. Clean Your Coffee Grinder Frequently

Coffee grinders, just like commercial espresso and bean to cup machines, need to be cleaned regularly, to prevent any build-up of coffee residue. In general, you should brush any excess grounds off your coffee grinder after each use, wipe out the grind chamber and hopper at least once every week and deep clean your coffee grinder every three to six months. You will need to also remove any coffee beans that get stuck in your coffee grinder. Turn off your coffee grinder before using a pencil to dislodge any leftover residue.

3. Be Consistent With Your Grind

There are many factors that affect the size and grind of your coffee, including the origin, variety, processing method and roast profile of your chosen coffee beans. Dark roasts, for example, are more soluble and would benefit from a slightly coarser grind. Make sure you research the type of coffee beans you are interested in buying and how they might affect your end grind result. You can manipulate and control the coffee extraction process by altering the coffee dosage and experimenting with different grind settings.

4. Use The Right Grind Setting 

Every cup of coffee you make will require that you use specific grind settings, making adjustments as you go along. Make sure you are using the correct grind setting for your brew method. If you haven’t used your grinder before, you may need to adjust the settings a couple of times. Here are the types of grind settings to keep in mind when choosing a coffee that is right for you:

• Extra Coarse – This grind contains large particles, often found in Cold Brew, and is slightly larger than salt particles.
• Coarse – This grind contains distinct particles used in French Press coffee.
• Medium Coarse – Gritty, similar to coarse sand used for Flat-bottomed filters and automatic coffee makers.
• Medium – Feels smooth when rubbed between your thumb and finger, small particles, like table salt. Used for Cone-shaped filters including manual pour-overs and automatic coffee makers.
• Fine – Smooth to touch and finer than sugar, used for espresso coffee.
• Extra Fine – Similar to powdered sugar or flour, used for Turkish coffee.

5. Grind Your Coffee Immediately Before Brewing

Grinding your coffee immediately is essential to prevent ending up with a coffee that lacks in freshness. Coffee aromas are released during the grinding process, as the coffee beans are broken up by the grinder and are full of interesting flavours. These aromas are some of the most flavourful compounds in coffee. If you do not grind your coffee immediately before brewing, you will end up with a coffee that lacks any kind of aroma, or flavour profile. You can best capture them in a cup by brewing immediately so the aromas enter the brew’s water instead of the air. Try to use your coffee grounds within 1 minute of grinding them.

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Now you are all set to start grinding that perfect cup of coffee, with freshly roasted coffee beans. View our selection of coffee beans here, to complete your coffee grinding experience.

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