What Kind of Coffee Grinder Is Best? - CHOW Tip

Maria Cleaveland of Equator Estate Coffees&Teas thinks that the blade grinder most of us have in our kitchen just doesnt do the trick because it produces an inconsistent grind. She recommends burr grinders, which crush the coffee beans rather than smash them, and which offer the most control.

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The key in brewing a great cup of coffee is to use the right grinder for the method of brewing. So I find that most people have a blade grinder at home, which unfortunately, is pretty inconsistent, big bits, little chunks. I like to use a burr style grinder because it's actually crushing the beans at a specific height to give you a real consistent, fine grind for espresso or really course one for a French press.