If you ask the all knowing coffee connoisseurs, they will forever tell you that the biggest secret to a great espresso is the grind. The size of your grind and the length of time you grind your beans matters when it comes to quality and flavor. If you’re looking for a grinder on a budget, you could go with a common blade grinder. The blade grinder isn’t the best for grind consistency, though. For a more perfect grind, a burr grinder is the tool you want. Here are a few of the top burr grinders available on the market today.
Capresso 565 Infinity Stainless Steel Conical Burr Grinder
This machine has been labeled the best burr grinder available, period. The Capresso 565 Infinity offers so much functionality, you may actually have to read the instruction manual. It allows you to choose how grainy or how fine you want your grind to be. There are actually sixteen different grind settings to choose from, so it may take you some time to find that perfect consistency. It’s all worth it! The grinder’s burrs are made from stainless steel, meaning that the grind will remain consistent for longer than a burr made from cheap materials.
DeLonghi ESAM 3300 Magnifica Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine
This is a special and beautiful machine. If you want to go all out, and your morning brew is extremely dear to your heart, this machine is definitely made just for you. Unlike most combo machines of this quality, the Magnifica won’t cost you over a thousand dollars to purchase. It comes equipped with a plethora of functions. This machine has a double boiler to shorten your wait in the mornings, and combine the brewing and steaming into one process. It’s also known as the most reliable model in its field.
Breville Smart Grinder
This is one of the more affordable options for fantastic espresso at home. Being a smart grinder, it has many available settings, and will work with you to cycle through to the best settings possibly available for your tastebuds. The Smart Grinder grind is known to be so fine, though, that sometimes even on the most coarse settings, it will still produce too find a blend. The best thing about this machine is that you can purchase it for around two hundred bucks.
Rancilio Rocky
This grinder is the best for those of you that enjoy peace and quiet during your morning routine. Getting that first warm cup of coffee down in solitude is sometimes the best start to a beautiful day. With this machine you will have the ability to relax in the morning without waking the small ones. Just make sure you choose the model without the doser. The other model isn’t adjustable, and it’s almost impossible to thoroughly clean.
Originally posted on September 24, 2015 @ 11:09 am