How to Get an Even Grind For Your Morning Brew?

Answer 1

Not all coffee grinders are built alike. Perhaps the gourmet gear is less fallible, but chances are, there will be a coffee grinder at the top of the list that will still leave chunks of beans amidst a bed of fine grounds, just like a cheaper model. So, grab your favorite coffee beans and let’s head to the kitchen to get a pot brewing.

First, you want to plug in your coffee grinder, and measure out a scant ¼ cup into the machine. Depending on the capacity of your machine, this may seem like too little, but unless you’re using a giant blender, start with small batches. One of the causes of large chunks left behind is that there is simply too much material to grind at one time.

Next, press the lever on the grinder that starts the grinding process. In the coffee bean aficionado world, it is common knowledge that even the heat from a grind can zap some flavor out of the bean, so grind it first for a long spell, (about 5 seconds) and then pulse after that, until you see even grains.

Then, in a wire-mesh strainer, pour the beans out over the coffee filter lined cup, or just over a small bowl. If the coffee doesn’t want to move, shake it until the only thing left are the coarser ground beans.

Return the rejected half beans to the grinder, working in your next batch, and repeat these steps until you have enough coffee ground for a pot.

Ahhhh! There’s nothing quite like a fresh brewed pot of coffee, and with a coffee grinder, you have the ability at your fingertips to make it as fresh as you can without growing the plant in your backyard.