April 3, 2023

What kind of burrs are used in hand grinders?

Although many people use electric grinders, hand (or manual) coffee grinders are still incredibly popular among both coffee professionals and consumers. This is mostly because...

March 27, 2023

How to prevent clumping when grinding coffee

There are a seemingly endless number of variables you need to account for when preparing high-quality espresso. These include – but aren’t limited to –...

January 31, 2023

Does grinding frozen coffee damage your grinder?

In recent years, we have seen an increasing number of specialty coffee shops and roasters freezing roasted coffee beans. There are several reasons for doing...

December 1, 2022

Do we need to rethink the relationship between grind size and coffee extraction?

There are a number of variables we must account for when extracting coffee – whether as espresso, filter, or other brewing methods such as cold...

May 12, 2020

Coffee grinders: What’s the difference between conical & flat burr grinders?

Coffee grinders are one of the most important pieces of coffee equipment you’ll own, whether you’re a café owner or a home brewer. A poor-quality...