| A Coffee Bean Grinder Guarantees Freshness |
| Written by Ned Dagostino | |
| Monday, 14 September 2009 18:25 | |
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Coffee will always taste better when it is freshly ground. And having your own coffee bean grinder will guarantee that you can have a fresh cup whenever you desire.
Coffee will always taste better when it is freshly ground. And having your own coffee bean grinder will guarantee that you can have a fresh cup whenever you desire. But there's more to it than just freshness. If you grind your own beans you can make the grind as fine as you desire. This is very important to a true coffee lover. With this in mind, perhaps you are now at least a little curious about trying this on your own. So what's holding you back? Perhaps you believe that the process is difficult, or maybe you think it can be messy. Both of those arguments are incorrect. The only argument that "holds water" is that it's just easier to open a can and start brewing. And while this is true, once you taste the difference between store bought coffee in a can and freshly ground beans, you'll realize quickly just what you've been missing. The reason there's such a difference is because ground beans begin to deteriorate almost immediately. That means they quickly lose some of their taste and smell. Grinding your own beans will naturally result in a better tasting and better smelling cup. Just grind up your beans right before you brew, and the result will be a flavorful and aroma full cup every time. So what kind of grinder should you get? There are two popular types on the market. You can get either a blade grinder or a burr grinder. The biggest advantage of the blade grinder is that it costs less. It's much like a small blender with the blades grinding up the beans. There's no doubt that this is preferable to coffee that comes in cans, but it's not the best way to grind beans. Here's why. When you grind beans you want to have a large surface area. This means more of the oils and flavor can be pulled from the beans when the hot water passes over them. Blade grinders will give you an uneven grind, and your cup of coffee will not be as good as it can be. Your local coffee house will generally be using a burr grinder simply because they give you a much better grind. The burrs are discs made of metal, and they are spaced precisely to give you a much more even grind. The result is a better cup of coffee. And burr grinders are normally adjustable so you can set them for the type of coffee you prefer. Whether you like Turkish drip coffee or automatic drip coffee, a burr grinder will give you the exact grind you want. Not everybody likes their coffee the same way. In a lot of ways, perfect coffee is very subjective. But something every coffee lover can agree on is that freshly ground coffee just tastes better. So really, whether you get a burr or blade coffee bean grinder, you'll always end up with a cup of coffee that is better than what you currently drink. Try it once and you may never again buy a can of coffee that is already ground. And just think how much easier it will be to get up when the alarm goes off, knowing you will have a great tasting, fresh cup of coffee available in just minutes. About the Author: For a great cup of coffee every time we recommend you think about getting an Aquabrew Coffee Maker. And if espresso is your favorite you need to consider purchasing a Saeco Aroma Espresso Machine. For more coffee maker information visit www.PerfectCoffeeMakers.com.
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