coffee grinders

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many people prefer buy coffee beans in order to enjoy all its aroma and flavor. Some coffee machines have this function integrated, but the vast majority require grinding the coffee externally and that is when we will need a coffee grinder.

Una good quality grinding It means much more than we think. Many years ago, this grinding was done manually, but soon they saw the importance of it and improved methods were introduced for it. Hence, today, the coffee grinder is one of the items that we have to study very carefully when choosing one to prepare our coffee.

Best electric coffee grinders

KYG coffee grinder

The KYG grinder is a fast grinder with a compact and elegant design. It has a power of 300w for its motor, which will be in charge of turning the stainless steel blades. It can grind 100 grams of coffee, sugar, biscuits, cereals, seeds, pepper, nuts, etc., into fine grains. It is a product free of toxic BPA and harmful to health. In addition, it is of quality and has a safety mechanism so that you cannot activate the blades if you do not have the lid on.

Melitta 1019-02 coffee grinder

It is a grinder from the prestigious Melitta firm. It has a very compact design and can grind up to 200 grams of product. The grinder has a consumption of 100w, since it is class A for its energy efficiency, in addition to having an automatic shutdown. Its elements are removable for easy cleaning. Best of all, it allows select from 17 grind options, with settings for 2 to 14 cups. You just have to turn their selectors to match them with the number you want. Instead of using blades, in this case it has a grinding disc.

Moulinex Grinder AR110830

The French brand Moulinex has this other electric grinder with very simple stainless steel blades. With a compact design to be able to grind up to 50 grams of product, either coffee, nuts, seeds, cereals, sugar, spices, etc.. It is very easy to use and safe, as it has a protection system so that it does not work if the cover is removed. It has a 180w power motor to achieve fine results.

Bosch TSM6A011w grinder

Simple and compact model of the German firm Bosch. simple and secure to use, with a 180w motor and stainless steel blades to obtain the best results on all types of grains, spices, cereals and seeds. It has a capacity for 75 grams of product, being able to grind for one or more cups at once.

Krups GVX242 grinder

Krups has equipped its grinder with a 100w power motor to move the removable wheels (to facilitate cleaning). Compact design, with stainless steel panel, simple and safe. Allows you to select up to 17 different grind options, from ultra-fine to coarser beans to suit all coffee machines and types of coffee. It also has another selector to choose the amount of grain, from 2 cups to 12 cups, grinding the optimal amount for what you need. The container accepts up to 200 grams. It also has an automatic shutdown system.

Grinder De'Longhi KG 79

De'Longhi is another of the most popular Italian firms. You have created a coffee grinder that looks simple and elegant as well as being compact. It has a 110w power motor to grind the coffee. Its capacity is 120 grams and allows you to select between 2 and 12 cups. Of course, it also supports adjusting the grind as you like. Its plastic grain tanks are removable for easy cleaning.

Krups Grinder F2034251

This other Krups grinder model is simple and minimalist, but functional. has a very powerful engine 200w to grind coffee beans, cereals, seeds, spices, etc. with its steel blades. It has a capacity of 75 grams. It is made of black plastic and has a safe Fast Touch system so that it only works when the lid is on and you press the grinding button.

De'Longhi KG210 grinder

It is another De'Longhi model ideal for your kitchen. It has a 170w power motor. It is made of stainless steel, plastic and rubber, with a very compact design. It has a large grain capacity and stainless steel blades for grinding. Its Pulse to grind system is safe and does not work without the lid, since the pulse is the lid itself. Includes cleaning brush for the coffee tank. Its grinding selector with light indicators accepts to adjust the perfect grind: coarse, fine or medium.

Bodum Bistro Grinder

Coffee grinder with stainless steel propellers capable of reaching up to 30.000 RPM thanks to the motor of 150w. Ideal for grinding various types of grains or seeds. With capacity for 60 grams of grain. It has a security system and is easy to use. With a very interesting design and with a transparent lid to be able to observe the grinding.

Moulinex AR1105 grinder

Very exclusive design in ruby red CrDesigned by Moulinex with a 180w power motor. It has stainless steel blades and a capacity of 50 grams. It's great for grinding all sorts of things in the kitchen, not just coffee. It can also grind sugar to make icing, seeds, cereals, cookies, nuts, spices, etc., to make many recipes. As with many of these grinders, the grinding area cannot be removed, so you must clean it with a damp cloth.

Best professional coffee grinders

De'Longhi KG520 professional grinder

It's a great coffee grinder if you're looking for something more professional. The De'Longhi brand has created this 150w power grinder. With capacity up to 14 cups. Its design is elegant and compact. Has 2 control keys for manual handling, to select the quantity and grinding, being able to select from 1 to 18 for espresso, filter coffee and French Press. It also allows the outlet of the ground coffee in its container or directly in the portafilter of the espresso coffee machine through the adapter. It has steel cones for grinding, and they are easy to remove for cleaning. The case is of high quality in a metallic finish.

Sage SCG820BSS4EEU1 coffee grinder

The Sage is a very professional grinding machine, with an elegant design and high quality for its stainless steel finish. Has 60 precision and grind settings to get the ideal coffee for each type of coffee maker. An authentic barista machine that can be yours to prepare the best coffees at home. It is efficient, and it protects the essential oil of the coffee beans. Its intelligent dosing system allows digital control of timing and programming to achieve increments of 0,2 seconds to control the dose perfectly. Its container has a capacity of up to 450 grams.

Grinder De'Longhi Dedica KG 521

Another professional machine from the De'Longhi factory with a power of 150w and a very attractive design. Has a digital screen to see the information ofthe process. With a large grain tank capacity and the possibility of 2 to 14 cups with its selector. It grinds thanks to professional conical burrs, and allows you to deposit the ground coffee in its removable container or directly in the head of the espresso machine. Includes a brush for easy cleaning.

Graef CM702EU coffee grinder

It is another 128w professional coffee grinder, with stainless steel conical grinding wheel. It has a simple finish and a plastic casing. It works automatically, with grind adjustment. Its grinding container is 100 grams with a lid, while the container for coffee beans reaches up to 250 grams.

Bodum grinder 10903

Simple plastic/steel grinder and cream finish. It is automatic, with 160w and conical wheels in the shape of a hedgehog. It allows select the dose of ground coffee you want to prepare according to the cups, and also adjust the grinding time through a programmable system. Its maximum capacity is 220 grams of coffee beans.

MiniMoka grinder 9994000000

Minimalist grinder with a high-quality metal finish. It's simple and commercial, bar-restaurant type. With selection dial to regulate the size of the grind. It has flat 49mm tempered steel burrs for grinding, with a 200w permanent magnet motor. It reaches 700 rpm. With activation button and direct coffee outlet.

Grinder Lelit PL043MMI Fred

It is another of the best known professional Italian brands in the industry. With an elegant stainless steel design, 150w motor, 38mm conical grinding wheels, conveyor nozzle, filter holder support, dispenser button, and capacity for 250 grams of grains. Ideal for coffee lovers, with endless grind selection possibilities thanks to its micro selection dial. Highly acclaimed for results and performance.

Best manual coffee grinders

Oliver James coffee grinder

It is a collection stainless steel manual coffee grinder model. Allows you to adjust the grind to give you a fine, medium or coarse coarseness for all types of coffee makers. It has a lightweight and compact design ideal for carrying in the travel bag. Their wheels are professional, made in ceramic. Everything you need to prepare the best coffee anywhere without the need for cables.

Hario Skerton Plus Ceramic

It is a very rudimentary grinder, but functional. Made of plastic and glass. With grinding lever and metal wheels. In addition, it can be disassembled so that you can clean all the sections in a more comfortable way. It is compact and weighs just over half a kilo.

Bialetti mill DCDESIGN02

The Italian firm Bialetti has created a very elegant coffee grinder model with two possible finishes in intense red and black to choose from. Its wheels are ceramic, which will give it much greater durability. It allows grind setting and in its tank it has indicators to prepare the appropriate dose between 1 cup and 6 cups.

cast iron coffee grinder

Is almost a museum piece, with a classic design that will allow you to prepare traditional coffee and also decorate wherever you put it. It is created in cast iron and with the typical mechanisms and gears of the vintage style. A grinder with catch drawer, grinding adjustment (fine, medium and coarse for coffee beans, spices, cereals,...), ergonomic handle, easy to clean, and ceramic wheels. If you like the history of coffee and tradition, you will not find a better one for that modest price.

Zassenhaus Brasilia

This German brand has a good grinder with a design very compact, light and classic style. It is simple and functional, with internal wheels and a drawer to catch the ground product. It is made of strong steel, and supports selection of fine, medium and coarse grind.

Zassenhaus Grinder ZA040111

Another German grinder with mahogany finish They give it a very classic look. It is simple, with a golden lever and a mahogany wood handle as well. It is created in hardened stainless steel to give it greater durability. Support grinding adjustment between three grades. Up to 25 years of functionality are guaranteed.

HARIO Canister

It is another manual coffee grinder with a different retro look, as it has a brown finish and a hermetically sealed glass jar to preserve the grind for longer. Inside it hides a mechanism of ceramic burrs high quality. Allows for desired grind adjustment. Its container has a capacity for 120 grams of grain.

Commander Red Sonja Pinwheel

Wood and glass is the only thing this classic grinder needs for its finish. It is a professional product with strong stainless steel parts. Parts made in Germany have about sharp grinding discs and hardened so that they fulfill their purpose better. The heart of the mechanism is made of Nitrogen Hardened Martensitic Stainless Steel (Approx. 58 Rockwell hardness). The grinding speed is approximately 1 grain per revolution (lever turn).

Zassenhaus Havana Grinder

Very different look, a gold metal (polished brass) housing in a cylinder where the bearings, grinding wheels and grinding tank are integrated. Its mechanism has an operating guarantee of up to 25 years thanks to its hardened stainless steel. Superior qualities that make it one of the most valued within this type of product.

Types of coffee grinders

There are several characteristics that coffee grinders need, to speak of the most precise in our day to day. Hence, the types of it are the protagonists in this section. Do you want to discover what they are?

hand grinder

As its name indicates, in this case we are before the manual grinder. A tool that has been established in our lives since the XNUMXth century. In it the grains are thrown and with manual force and a kind of a kind of lever it is turned around, in order to crush said grains.

electric grinder

If you don't want to force yourself, there's nothing like opting for a more current and improved version of this product. Its about electric grinder. In this case, you must also put the chosen grain in its tank, plug it in, press a button and the job will be done in a matter of a few minutes.

grinder with blades

It is a blade, which rotates, cutting all the grains. It is true that it will not leave them too fine, but it is a fairly economical option. It is true that it is said that, in the long run, the blades tend to heat up, which implies that this is noticeable in the result of the coffee quality.

grinder with wheels

Although they are more expensive than the previous ones, they are also more recommended, for that final result in the coffee. In this case, they have a series of discs that cut the product more evenly. These discs or wheels are ceramic or metal, which will also make the price difference more or less high. Be that as it may, the grinder is one of the best purchases for coffee growers who want to savor a coffee with all the flavor.

Electric Grinders vs Manual Grinders

Now that we know the types of grinders, we will have to choose one of them. As we have already mentioned, the electric and the manual have advantages but also disadvantages.

Advantages and disadvantages of manual grinders

The manual grinders they are older and you will have to give the crank about five minutes or so. Which costs a bit, especially if you're in a hurry. Also, surely during that time you will not do it at the same speed and this will delay the process. As a general rule it is true that they are cheaper but they are not as effective.

Advantages and disadvantages of electric grinders

The electric grinders they are more expensive, but faster and more accurate. What makes them that we can enjoy a freshly ground coffee in a matter of seconds and effortlessly. We just need to add the grains and press a button. The grinder will do all the rest of the work. It is true that they are noisier, but they always have some inconvenience.

Steel Grinders vs Ceramic Grinders

It is another of the most common questions. Within the coffee grinders that have wheels we have those that Are they made of steel or ceramic?. If those that were made up of grinding wheels were the more than perfect option, now we are going to break down which of these two we stayed with.

Advantages and disadvantages of steel

One of the great advantages is that it is a most economical option, if it is any case you have to change it. But it is that they are also more resistant if they find a stone between the grinding. Although it is true that as a disadvantage is its life time. Since it is reduced compared to ceramic ones.

Advantages and disadvantages of ceramics

They are more resistant than the previous ones, almost double the life. In addition, with them you can obtain the grinding and its texture. Of course, if in said grinding you find some stone or similar, then there may be serious problems. It is a little more expensive than the previous one.

Type of grinding for each coffee

Thanks to all grinders, we can also focus on grinding results. That is why we find several depending on the type of coffee or coffee maker we have.

• Very fine ground coffee: It is necessary to enjoy a very intense espresso or for espresso machines. Similar to the texture of flour.
• medium grind: However, drip coffee machines, which are basic in most homes, need a medium grind. It is similar to refined sugar.
• Medium-fine grind: In this case, it will be used for all those Italian or Moka coffee pots. Although it is a fine grind, it will not be as fine as the first example we have given. It is also ideal for the perfect espresso, with the texture of refined salt to give you an idea.
• Thick: It will be necessary for those plunger coffee machines. Remember that the grinders will have the option in the form of a number to determine the grind. The texture is similar to sand.

Grinding to make a good espresso

To do a espresso coffee, or espresso, a somewhat special grinding is needed so that it comes out in the optimal conditions of aroma and flavor. To do this, all you have to do is properly calibrate your coffee grinder or control the grind, depending on the type of grinder you have purchased.

• professional grinders- They have a dial that you can turn to control the grind. This way you can make the grain grind more or less finely. Remember that turning it clockwise will make the grind coarser. Counter clockwise it will be finer. You must adjust it as you need, with the trial and error method until you get the right point.
• Knife / manual grinders: There is no such type of dial. In these there is usually an on and off button or they work by means of the pressure that your hand exerts on the lid. Be that as it may, you must control the grinding manually by the time you subject it to grinding. The longer it grinds, the finer it will be. In the case of the manual, in cases where they do not have an adjuster, you will be the one to turn the lever to grind, and therefore, you can do it for more or less time to grind the grain finer or coarser...
• automatic grinders: Some electric grinders have grind control programs. They already come with preconfigured types that you can adjust from their settings menu or radio buttons. Some support 6 types of grinding, others 12 types, etc. Not everyone has the same degrees. Here it is enough to select the one you need at each moment and that's it.

When you go to grind the coffee, do not forget these tips to get the best espresso:

• selected grain. The higher the quality of the bean and the better coffee you are using, the result will be much more aromatic and flavorful, obviously.
• proper grinding. As you already know, grinding is crucial for which type of coffee. In the specific case of espresso, it must be adequate. Reason?
  • Coarse grind for espresso: the coffee extraction is done very fast. The thickness of ground coffee is similar to that of sugar and that makes for easy holes for water to penetrate, speeding up the extraction process. The result is a poor flavor and no cream, ie you get coffee flavored water.
  • Fine grind for espresso: if you over-grind and it comes out with a texture similar to flour, then the extraction will take longer and the coffee will soak up more water. Therefore, a much more intense flavored coffee will come out, with a lot of cream and less quantity in the cup. There are those who like it that way, but for some palates it may be too strong.
  • Medium-fine grind for espressoGrind: The ideal for most palates is to give it a fine grind, but not too fine. If it is too thick, a thick stream of liquid will come out during the extraction. In the case of a very fine grind, it will come out as drops or in an interrupted way. But when you've got the grind right, then a fine stream (approx. 3mm thick) will come out uninterrupted. This is the ideal extraction to obtain espresso with all its flavour, aroma and cream. The process should take between 20 and 30 seconds.
• the right dose. Do not grind an excess of coffee, only the right amount of the doses that you are going to prepare. If you grind large amounts of coffee you will have bought a grinder for nothing. It will be the same effect as buying already ground coffee. Precisely the option of having a grinder is to grind the grain at the time of preparing the coffee so that it does not lose the flavor, aroma, or the essential oil of the berries is oxidized.
• compact the coffee. Don't forget to compact the ground coffee in the head of your coffee maker if possible. That is, in professional machines, or in Italian coffee machines, you can press the ground coffee to compact it. In other coffee machines such as the super-automatic ones, it is not possible... That will make the water pass more slowly through the coffee and extract more flavor.