That's why I use, and always have used, a burr grinder. I do have a blade grinder, but that's for spices. Thanks for your input Frank.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On 3/16/07, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have to replace my coffee grinder, so I'm asking everyone who may grind > > their own beans what grinder they may have and if they are satisfied with > > it. I want to get a burr grinder, not one with a rotating blade. I've had > > my Braun for 30+ years (You'd think they could build a product that would > > last! <LOL>), and what I like about it is that the grind is adjustable from > > extra fine to quite coarse, it's simple to operate, and takes up very > > little counter space. It's a bit noisy, however, so a quieter machine > > would be very nice. Small is better than big. > > > > I've got a very inexpensive (like under $15) whirly-blade one. It's > okay, for what it is. > > I've had more expensive bladed grinders, and I quite frankly find them > all less-than-satisfactory, especially because from time to time I > require a coarse grind for my French Press and my vintage Silex Vacuum > makers. Every bladed device that I use has problems making consistent > course grind, ending up with a mix of fine and course grind. > > My ex-roomate had a vintage (likely 1960's) KitchenAid (or was it > Hobart?) burr grinder, and it made a lovely, consistent grind, no > matter whether it was fine, medium or coarse. The only problem is > that it was quite loud. > > I guess that doesn't really answer your question, other than to > mention the possibility of finding an older used one, cheap. Burr > grinders really are superior, especially if coarse grind is ever > called for, IMHO. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
