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Oh damn I'm going to be one of those guys. Apologies in advance. Burr grinders, especially manual ones, are fairly cheap. A $40 Hario Mini Mill does a fine job
by md_ 6y ago
Oh damn I'm going to be one of those guys. Apologies in advance.
Burr grinders, especially manual ones, are fairly cheap. A $40 Hario Mini Mill does a fine job at a fine grind, and won't produce as much powder as the blade grinder.
Pre-heating the water before filling the base will reduce time on the stove, which will help prevent the grounds from cooking while they brew.
- jlbnjmn 6y agoI'll try the preheating and see how it goes. My $10 grinder is simple, small, less than $40, and it's been working great for 5 years now. If it ever breaks, I'll consider upgrading. Although now I'm tempted to buy a burr grinder and do a blind taste test.
- md_ 6y agoI’m not convinced I can taste the difference. People think they can. ;) A better grinder may help avoid powder that can be a problem with some brew methods. And a nicer manual grinder will usually grind faster, which can be convenient in the morning. But I used a blade grinder and a French press for years. It’s fine. :)
- jlbnjmn 6y agoI preheated the water this morning and the difference in flavor was noticeable. Now I have to reoptimize my coffee routine.