{"id":38119,"date":"2022-12-04T06:53:54","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T06:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/?p=38119"},"modified":"2023-01-06T01:48:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T01:48:44","slug":"your-coffee-grinder-matters-ceramic-vs-steel-and-burr-vs-blade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/your-coffee-grinder-matters-ceramic-vs-steel-and-burr-vs-blade\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Coffee Grinder Matters [Ceramic vs Steel \/ Burr vs Blade]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Getting the right depth of coffee taste from your coffee maker counts. If you’re not getting it…it could be the grind. Apart from the beans, the grind is an important part of coffee brewing. If you have discerning tastes, it could be that difference that matters. Here’s what to know (4 min read)…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I find fresh ground beans are a must for that great coffee flavor…like you’d enjoy from your favorite barista. And…I’ve also discovered that the right grinder is important to get that result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are burr grinders really better?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I did some research into blade vs burr coffee grinders and it turns out burrs are better in that they give consistent grinds. Blade grinders break the beans up in a way that tends to ‘randomly smash’ them causing the grinds to be uneven in size. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then again…If you’re looking to save money<\/a>, blade coffee grinders are better for the budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burr vs blade grinder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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[Blades] ‘randomly smash’ [the beans]\u2026the spinning blades in these grinders produce a variety of particle sizes from large chunks to small bits of dust.<\/p>\nFive Senses Coffee<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Burrs are best because even grinds allow for the expected extraction of coffee flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you are looking to save money<\/a>, blade grinders are a better option, they’re cheaper than the burr types. They’ll do the job okay and are a decent option if you have a drip coffee maker. Plus, you can also use blade grinders to finely chop fresh herbs or nuts for adding to your dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I started off with a blade grinder for coffee. I now use it for herbs and nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now onto burr grinders…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burr grinder > blade grinder debate? Depends on the quality of the burr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ceramic vs stainless steel burr grinder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The burr of a ceramic coffee grinder is molded. A metal burr grinder is machined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good quality ceramic mold will produce sharp and consistent burrs that will stay sharp for longer than a steel burr — about twice as long… according to Baratza. Sharper burrs will grind faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ceramic burrs are said to be the best for espresso (fine grinds). Steel is good for coarser grinds, such as that used in pour over and drip brews. They produce less fines. They work well for modern style espresso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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