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Grind

View inside a coffee grinder at its burrs

Grinder Seasoning: What’s The Point?

December 6, 2023March 5, 2023

Grinder seasoning is the act of grinding through a batch of low-quality coffee to smooth out the harsh edges on your burrs.

Categories Gear
Woman plunging a French press

How to Use Fine Ground Coffee in a French Press

December 3, 2023February 20, 2023

A fine grind can still work in a French press, but you might have to adjust your ratio and immersion time, or use a secondary filter.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
Wooden spoons full of coffee beans and coffee grounds of various grind sizes

French Press Grind Size Should Be Coarse and Consistent

December 9, 2023October 13, 2022

A typical French press grind should resemble coarse salt or breadcrumbs. Don’t grind too fine!

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
The Rancilio Rocky espresso grinder next to an espresso machine on a counter

7 Great Espresso Grinders You Can Get For Under $500

January 6, 2024September 19, 2022

The truth is that no grinder can do it all, but these are our seven favorite espresso grinders under $500.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Krups Silent Vortex coffee grinder

Quiet Coffee Grinders That Won’t Wake Up The House

December 3, 2023June 20, 2022

We look at the best quiet coffee grinders on the market right now, and one that is quieter than all others.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Turkish coffee Cezve, cup and beans

The 5 Best Turkish Coffee Grinders On The Market

December 9, 2023June 5, 2022

Turkish coffee is a unique style of coffee that requires a special grinder to make. Here we look at the best Turkish coffee grinders available.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
French press coffee

The Best Coffee Grinders For French Press, Electric and Manual

December 15, 2023May 26, 2022

We recommend two of the best French press coffee grinders—one electric and one manual—and tell you why they’re our picks.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Split image with a closeup of the Baratza Encore on the left and the Baratza Virtuoso+ on the right

Is The Baratza Virtuoso Worth It Over The Encore?

December 6, 2023May 24, 2022

The Baratza Virtuoso+ will run you about $100 more than its little brother, the Encore. Learn what you get for the extra money.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Tools for grinding coffee beans without a grinder

13 Easy Ways to Grind Coffee Beans Without a Grinder

December 8, 2023April 2, 2022

Did you accidentally pick up some whole beans that you thought were pre-ground? Here’s how you can grind coffee beans without a grinder.

Categories Coffee Knowledge
Manual travel coffee grinder standing on a rocky shore by the ocean

Travel Grinders For Those Who Don’t Compromise On Coffee

December 15, 2023March 13, 2022

The best way to up your travel brew game is to add a portable manual grinder to the mix.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
The best coffee grinder under $100 full of coffee beans

This Is the BEST Coffee Grinder Under $100

December 8, 2023February 19, 2022

We break down the most important things to look for and then dive into a detailed roundup.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Low retention coffee grinder

These Are the BEST Low Retention Coffee Grinders Out There Right Now

December 9, 2023February 5, 2022

A low-retention coffee grinder ensures that all the beans you weighed end up in your cup.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear

Recommended Settings for the Breville Smart Grinder Pro

September 2, 2024October 19, 2021

Whatever your brewing method, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro can handle your beans.

Categories Brewing, Gear
Split image of the Rancilio Rocky coffee grinder on left and Baratza Vario on right

Rancilio Rocky Or Baratza Vario: Which Espresso Grinder Should You Choose?

December 13, 2023August 5, 2021

People looking for a high-end yet relatively affordable coffee grinder often gravitate toward the Rancilio Rocky or Baratza Vario. We’ll help you decide.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Breville Smart Grinder Pro

Our Review Of The Breville Smart Grinder Pro

December 9, 2023May 4, 2021

A smartly designed grinder with an easy-to-use LCD screen display and a removable bean hopper that you can work with.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
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