Shopping For a Coffee Grinder
Most everyone is a coffee-lover, and today with the hundreds of gourmet brands of coffee, having a quality coffee grinder in your home is nearly an essential. When you grind coffee beans, you are making sure that you have a delicious, fresh cup of coffee.
Grinder Types
There are two main types of coffee grinders: a blade grinder or a burr grinder. Blade grinders are usually the least expensive. There is a metal blade that chops up the beans. The longer you run the grinder, the less coarse the coffee grounds will get. However, this style of grinder might not cut the beans uniformly, and as a result, the end result might not be up to par. In addition, if you want to grind coffee beans very fine, you need to grind the beans for a longer period of time, thereby adding some heat into the grinding process and possibly changing the taste of the coffee.
Burr grinders are a better grinder. They grind the beans between a grinding wheel and the surface of the grinder. The burr is positioned to get a certain size of the grinds, and the grinds will be more uniform in size. There are two types of burr grinders: the wheel burr grinder and the conical burr grinder.
The wheel burr grinder has a wheel that spins very speedily. These grinders are less expensive than the conical burr grinder, which is considered the optimal choice for those that want a really brilliant cup of coffee. The burr does not spin as speedily as the wheel burr grinders, making them less noisy and easier to clean. Conical burr grinders also handle different types of coffee better than wheel burr grinders. The wheel burr grinders often clog if the beans are oily. Of course, conical burr grinders are more costly than the others.
Design
The differences in coffee grinder prices translate into many different types, sizes and features. Usually, the heavier the coffee grinder, the better it is. However, it doesn’t have to be large to be heavy. If your coffee-making needs are comparatively simple, a small but good coffee grinder will do. You should plan on spending between $100 and $200 for a basic, yet effective coffee grinder that will be used regularly.
Coffee grinder designs can differ from the simplest style to the most elegant and refined. You need to pick your design based on available counter space and how much coffee you and your family consume.
Ratings
Check out the ratings of different coffee grinders based on price and design. You can get a quick picture of ratings on coffee grinders by visiting review sites like www.wize.com/coffeegrinders. The site’s overall rating for each grinder will give you a quick glance on what’s a good value for the quality. Then you can dig deeper to see the various individual reviews that make up theratings.
Price
There are great price differences among coffee grinders. Prices can range from the very inexpensive, close to $20, to the very costly, over $2,000. The higher the price, the more grinding options and kinds of coffee beans can be ground. In addition, more high-end coffee grinders will be made of better materials and will give better overall outcome. The comprehensive coffee grinders comparison site www.wize.com/coffeegrinders will have a listing of coffee grinders by price range.
Technical Specifications
Technical specifications for coffee grinders will vary greatly according to price, size and features. For instance, a $350 home espresso coffee grinder would have an assortment special features, such as commercial quality grinding burrs, multiple grind settings, special safety features that prevent overheating, and excellent hardware. The power would be 166 watts – 120 volts and weigh about 18 lbs. Some of the higher quiality coffee grinders are brushed stainless steel and provide you a year’s parts and labor warranty. Obviously, those less expensive and smaller grinders will take less energy and have few extra features.
Where to Shop
While coffee grinders are sold in major appliance stores, the wide range of types and prices are best investigated on the internet. Many more expensive coffee grinders are imported, and depending on your home décor and style, you may need to order the coffee grinder that fits your needs through the internet or through a special catalog. The best place to comparison shop for a coffee grinder for price, design and specifications is on the internet.
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