Electronic Coffee Grinders

The desire to brew fresh, flavorful coffee is greater than ever now as people attempt to reign in their budget a bit more. Getting that coffee shop brew is one of the many expenses that must go. But how do we bring the gourmet flavor inside the home? Electronic coffee grinders provide a simple and inexpensive solution to grinding and brewing your own coffee.

There are three main types of electronic coffee grinders available. They are blade grinders, wheel burr grinders, and conical burr grinders. Each has its benefits and drawbacks and how much you are willing to pay versus how much flavor you will sacrifice will decide which is best for you.

Blade coffee grinders are the cheapest and most common grinders you will find. They work by having a blade that chops the coffee beans. Because the blades will heat up, this can cause your coffee to have a bitter taste as the heat will result in damage to the bean. You also can not make espresso with a blade grinder. So, while not the best quality, they are the most affordable and certainly better than just using pre-ground coffee.

There are two types of burr grinders, the wheel and the conical burr grinder. Burr grinders work slower and therefore will not alter the flavor of the bean due to heat and friction. These grinders also have more options available, such as the ability to select the fineness or coarseness of the grind. If you like to enjoy a coarse grind such as french pressed coffee, or a very fine grind like espresso, then this is very important. Having one grinder with the ability to do all is a great time and money saver.

While burr coffee grinders are more expensive than your traditional blade coffee grinders, they are well worth it if you are serious about the taste of your coffee.