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They are correct for coffee grinders though, it's almost pointless to cheap out of them, you negate all the benefits of grinding it yourself when you buy a subp
by kristofferR 5y ago
They are correct for coffee grinders though, it's almost pointless to cheap out of them, you negate all the benefits of grinding it yourself when you buy a subpar non-burr grinder that doesn't produce a consistent grain size.
Buying a blade grinder is like buying a hammer with a spongy face.
- plorkyeran 5y agoBuying a blade grinder is a waste of money, but burr grinders range from $50 to $500 and while there is a significant quality difference, it can be reasonable to buy one at the cheaper end.
- raegis 5y agoYou can do OK with a blade grinder. I used to have one from Target, and I would grind in two or three stages, stirring the grounds with my finger (!) in between to get more consistent grinds.
- plorkyeran 5y agoA blade grinder is fundamentally incapable of producing remotely uniform particle sizes unless you're willing to sift the result and discard a substantial portion of the coffee. Stale pre-ground coffee will usually give better results and is typically the same price as beans.
- datavirtue 5y agoGetting a bur grinder now