But a quality burr grinder will significantly increase the quality of
drip coffee as well. You also need to get the water temperature right
and make sure the extraction time is not too long or too short (vary
with grind).


wrote:
> Depends on how you plan to make coffee. For automatic drip, a standard
> "whirly-blade" grinder (Braun or Krups make good ones) will be just
> fine. If you use a French Press, then a good burr grinder is much more
> important. Burr grinders give you more even, consistent grind size
> since the beans pass through the burrs a single time. Blade grinders
> continually whack and the grind isn't as even, but it doesn't matter if
> you use a filter.
>
> Personally, I have a Capresso Infinity 565 Chrome model which works
> great for my press pot. It's around $149, although they have a black
> plastic model that seems nearly identical for around $90.
>
> Alex
>
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> On Nov 25, 5:41 am, Alan wrote:
> > On 24 Nov 2006 18:45:57 -0800, "RubyU" >
> > wrote:
> >
> > >I'm wanting to buy a decent coffee grinder and not being a coffee
> > >drinker myself this is clearly becoming quite a daunting task. I'm
> > >trying to decide whether the KitchenAid burr grinder is worth the money
> > >- i'm willing to pay for quality but is it really worth it? If you have
> > >one i'd be grateful for some reviews and comments, cheers.And.... Is there an excellent one that is QUIET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> > I have a Bodum burr grinder, and while it works well, it is noisy,
> > noisy, noisy!
> >
> > Somehow, I assumed a burr grinder would be quiet. . .
> >
> > Alan
> >
> > ==
> >
> > It's not that I think stupidity should be punishable by death.
> > I just think we should take the warning labels off of everything
> > and let the problem take care of itself.
> >
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