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...
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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 –...
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...
Should you grind coffee by weight rather than time?
In order to extract excellent espresso and experience a coffee’s full range of flavours and aromas, a high-performance grinder is essential. High-quality grinders help to...
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...
How can you brew coffee with the AeroPress using different grind sizes?
The AeroPress is one of the most widely used and enjoyed brewers in the coffee industry. Its versatility has led many people to create their...
Which material should your grinder burrs be made from?
It’s widely known in the coffee sector that if you want to make great espresso, you need more than just a high-end espresso machine –...
What is single-dose coffee grinding?
Single-dose grinding has become a popular technique among home consumers and professional baristas alike. The theory behind it is simple: you leave the hopper empty,...
A guide to calibrating your espresso recipes
In coffee shops across the world, one of the most common challenges baristas face is ensuring that espresso extraction remains consistent throughout each day. Ultimately,...
Cleaning and maintaining your coffee grinder
It’s no understatement to say that the grinder is one of the most important pieces of equipment in any coffee brewing setup. Without a high-quality...
Why are some coffee beans harder to grind than others?
There are many things brewers should consider when grinding coffee, including origin, roast profile, processing method, and brew method. Each should inform just how coarse...