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And, Glory, when I bought my new coffeepot five years ago, I thought I'd be real smart and get a coffee bean grinder too. Would you believe I've never used it? I still buy my coffee already-ground.
Is there really a difference in taste when you grind your own beans? I've been tempted to try it. I dont drink enough coffee to really warrant a coffeemaker anymore -- not like I used to when I was working.
I drink a lot of coffee and could warrant grinding beans, but I've always wondered why bother when
you can get great coffee already ground up?? Maybe someone who actually uses a grinder would
have more of an opinion.
I drink a lot of coffee and could warrant grinding beans, but I've always wondered why bother when
you can get great coffee already ground up?? Maybe someone who actually uses a grinder would
have more of an opinion.
Usually if you grind your own beans the coffee is fresher!
Usually if you grind your own beans the coffee is fresher!
What he said.
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Originally Posted by texasfirewheel
And, Glory, when I bought my new coffeepot five years ago, I thought I'd be real smart and get a coffee bean grinder too. Would you believe I've never used it? I still buy my coffee already-ground.
Is there really a difference in taste when you grind your own beans? I've been tempted to try it. I dont drink enough coffee to really warrant a coffeemaker anymore -- not like I used to when I was working.
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Originally Posted by GloryB
I drink a lot of coffee and could warrant grinding beans, but I've always wondered why bother when
you can get great coffee already ground up?? Maybe someone who actually uses a grinder would
have more of an opinion.
I've been grinding my beans (hee hee) for 15+ years. Several advantages:
1. Fresher-whole bean coffee stays fresher longer. I don't drink coffee every day. Sometimes I go for a week without, then I'll drink every day. Storing the coffee in bean form means it lasts longer.
2. The grind makes a difference-There is a specific grind for each type of coffee maker used. Drip makers use a finer grind than a French Press, for instance. At home I can control the grind. If I buy ground coffee off the shelf, it doesn't work well in my French Press. I could have it ground but that's more of a hassle. And I use a drip maker for when I need more coffee for guests, so I need a different grind for it.
3. Price-since beans last longer, I can buy more coffee at a deal, without it going stale. I'm talking small quantities, not pounds, BTW!
4. Like many foods and drinks, coffee can be a complex and enjoyable experience. But it must be done well. I know people that will drink any coffee and be fine with it. I want to appreciate the subtleties of each cup. I do not consider myself to be a foodie or coffee expert though. A fresh grind releases the most flavor.
but I bought it as much for the engineering as for the coffee making ability, which is excellent! It's a simple, effective method of making small amounts of excellent coffee, which is what I need most of the time.
Hope that helps. Lemme know if you want more info!
Thanks for all the info vmaxnc!! I drink a lot of coffee and am a great coffee lover, but I never
even considered grinding my own. Maybe I should go to a coffee shop and try some fresh ground
to see if I can tell a big enough difference to warrant a coffee grinder.
The IDEA of grinding my own sounds appealing, I just don't want more work if it isn't worth it.
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