‘I’m a Coffee Expert, and This Is Why You Should Grind Your Beans With a Burr Grinder’

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My reply was simple: Whats that?

Thats because, unlike conventional blade grinders, burr grinders allow for a smoother, more even grind.

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Other grinders produce different particle sizes, resulting in less consistency and less balance of flavor.

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director of coffee, Partners Coffee

Baratza, Encore Coffee Grinder $170.00

This is the grinder Wong uses at home.

Its a conical grinder that uses commercial-grade steel burrs to turn beans into grounds in a flash.

Whether youre pouring over or brewing a cup of espresso, this powerful gadget can handle it all.

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Available in black or white.

Its a flat burr grinder that uses cafe-sized blades to get the best blend.

Theres also a grind knocker to sweep off extra grinds and easy pour fins to reduce clean-up.

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Oxo, Conical Burr Grinder $235.00

Another hardy option is this streamlined conical burr by Oxo.

The LED touchscreen control panel lets you explore 18 different tweaks, each designed to maximize taste and aroma.

It features70 differentsettings to explore, ranging from coarse and choppy to ultra-fine.

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director of coffee, Partners Coffee

Available in matte black or chrome grey.

The hopper fits enough beans for 12 cups of coffee.

Its easy to use, simple to clean, and a wallet-friendly option if youre on a budget.

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Capresso, Infinity Conical Burr Grinder $100.00

Capresso makes another great grinder at a budget-friendly price.

Available in black or stainless steel.

Uh, so what is a burr coffee grinder anyway?

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Lets back things upwhat actuallyisa burr grinder?

Then theres the conical burr, which are typically cheaper and more commonly used at home.

Flat burr grinders are more expensive and commonly used in barista competitions or cafes, Wong says.

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But any burr grinder will achieve the best grind for your coffee beans, leading to great ground coffee.

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