Burr Coffee Grinder VS. Its Bladed Rival

by Jane on November 13, 2010

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burr coffee grinders Burr Coffee Grinder VS. Its Bladed RivalMany people don’t take the time to find a really suitable burr coffee grinder. Often they just pick any old coffee grinder up at the local retail outlet without knowing much about it. Most don’t even know there is a difference between a burr coffee grinder and a blade coffee grinder. While at first mention it may not seem like much of a big deal, it does make a large difference in the quality, flavor, and enjoyment of the coffee you’ll be drinking. In the end a decent burr grinder is the best option for your caffeine needs.

Update: This Burr Coffee Grinder are currently on sale through this link on Amazon

The fact of the matter is, a bladed coffee grinder doesn’t actually “grind” the beans down the way a burr coffee grinder will. Instead, the blade actually “whacks” and “slashes”  the coffee beans down by fast moving blades inside the grind. By constantly smashing the beans down to size as compared to grinding them, you end up with grinds that vary in size. Some may be a fine powder while some spots may have large chunks. This can all end up clogging and causing issues with whatever espresso or French Press machine you may be using.

The Burr coffee grinder does actually grind the beans down between two burred blades. One blade remains in a stationary position while the other rotates around. This means the grind will all result in a consistent size. This leads to a better tasting cup of joe, no clogging problems with your machine, and you’ll have the option to grind the beans to the texture you desire. Finding a low-speed machine will result in less clean up issues as well, so keep that in mind when searching for your desired grinder. The burr coffee grinder should be the obvious choice when it comes to getting you prepared for the day.

Let me show you what current owners have to say about it:

John H. Neumiller
The Capresso Infinity has delivered on the first three points, and looks good regarding durability. It has commercial grade grinders, which produce an even, consistent grind. With the reduction gearing, it grinds with a nice, even drone – more like a diesel truck than a jet plane taking off. And the dust that used to fly everywhere is gone – the slower speed has virtually eliminated the static. I’ve found it easy to use as well – one twist dial that works like the old dial timers – twist to the time setting you want, and it grinds until the time expires.

Review was reduced for size – View full review here.

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