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Café de Altura is my go to. Probably not going to find it in every grocery store, but I have good luck at the pulperías near me. The grind is too fine for a French press, so I grind it myself. I use an automatic grinder, that I bought from Amazon.
It's a rebadge of a Cuisinart grinder. The Cuisinart gets fairly poor reviews from the folks I trust, and I wouldn't expect that the knockoff/relabel is going to do much better.
Thanks. What makes that machine different, or special, and worth more than twice this cuisinart? Just curious.
Also, if i am grinding my beans as i brew, does that mean i now would need to start weighing them prior to grinding, as opposed to grinding too much, and measuring by scoop? (Which would inevitably lead to leftovers.)
I'm gonna hijack this to ask a question. I have this grinder. I think it works fine except for maybe a some more fines than I would like (I use it for a French Press). I've never seen it or any other budget grinder recommended on /r/Coffee, so I want to ask why?
I second a Chemex. You will eventually want to get a gooseneck kettle and a burr grinder as well. Arguably, I would say you should get a nice grinder before replacing your brewing method. A consistent grind will make a world of difference in your cup.
I know a lot of people are super into Baratzas and Krups grinders... but I have had a Cuisinart for several years and it has been great to me. They are often pretty cheap, too.
How much coffee do you normally make? You can get decent manual burr grinders for under $50, but if you're making a pot, it might take awhile to grind enough coffee.
The low-end "good" electric burr grinders will be ~$99-$129 USD. The price is so "high" because the grind size of these machines is much more uniform than what you'll get with a blade chopper or cheaper burr grinders. The leads to more even extraction from the grounds.
That being said, if you're just making drip coffee in a relatively cheap maker, then your cup quality probably won't improve that drastically with a better grinder. Cuisinart has a burr grinder right at $50 which will probably do you just fine.
Yes, the very high end ones are flat. That's not the kind of grinder people in the noob-tastic question fest are looking at. If you tell someone like that (which used to be all of us) to get a burr grinder, they'll find one like this; it's decidedly worse than a conical burr grinder like the Encore or the Infinity. I know because I had one for two years.
Complete espresso n00b here... have been using an Aeropress at home and grinding with a Cuisinart burr grinder for several years, and wanting to get into actually creating my own espresso based drinks in the kitchen!
I read through the baseline "getting started" section in the wiki, and do have a couple questions:
The idea of a full-manual espresso machine like the Flair NEO seems pretty cool, but if I get that am I gonna get tired of it quickly? If not, probably would just go straight to the Breville Bambino (bonus for the built-in milk steamer, since I'm a sucker for a good latte or mocha latte)... advice appreciated here.
On the grinder side, is my current Cuisinart good enough or should I look to invest in something that'll be able to go even finer and be more consistent while doing so?
Thanks everyone!
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- ENJOY OPTIMUM FLAVOR: Burr grinding provides a uniform grind to your fresh coffee beans with its 18-position grind selector – move the slide-dial from ultra-fine to extra-coarse to ensure your coffee grounds are exactly the way you prefer
- ONE-TOUCH GRIND: The one-touch power bar is separate from the unit and complemented by an electric timer that automatically shuts off the unit when your grind cycle is complete
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Discover the difference that freshly ground beans make to your coffee with the Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill! The elegant brushed stainless steel Cuisinart burr mill boasts 18 levels to grind your coffee beans, from ultra-fine to extra-coarse. With an automatic stop, your beans are guaranteed to be consistently ground to the right grade, maximizing the oils, aromas, and flavors for a better cup of coffee. Grind enough coffee to make 4-18 cups, and store any remaining grounds in the chamber. Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Thanks! I did my DD but it seems it doesn't unfortunately, considering it's got a chip and such in there I'm sure chucking 230V through it would fry the thing...
Pretty sure this is the one!
I have a $60 cuisinart burr grinder that does a fine job of grinding coffee for drip.
Just for convenience alone, I'd rather use a second grinder for drip coffee so I'm not changing the grind setting on the Breville all the time.
What options are there for less than $700 ? Serious question as I am about to buy a used BBE for $350 since all I have is a Cuisinart coffee grinder
I'd prefer the Bambino or GCP but I don't think the grinder I have will work well enough. What other options should I be looking at as a first machine? Long time espresso drinker, rocking a Saeco automatic.
This was one of the first coffee grinders I ever got and it worked fine until I decided I was ready for an upgrade. I usually just single dosed so I can't vouch for how it handles larger batches, but if it's 12oz it probably won't be a problem.
This is what I upgraded too after I had a cheap one where you pressed a button, and the coffee wasn't very well ground. I have a friend who roasts his own beans too, so I've been thinking about getting into that as well.
It’s this https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?_encoding=UTF8&c=ts&dchild=1&keywords=Coffee+Grinders&qid=1615390823&s=kitchen&sr=1-4&ts_id=289750, I know it’s not meant solely for espresso but it versatile since I’m also going to be making regular coffee on the side.
I’ve been using the Cuisinart DBM-8 for a few years, doing the same generic French Press method with the same Costco beans. I was ready to try something different as the coffee was not consistent.
I bought better beans, and tried the James Hoffman French Press Method. After watching his review of cheap burr grinders he assessed the one I had as the best in his review, but concluded that he would not recommend any of them to anyone.
I searched this sub for the same grinder and after every comment recommended the Baratza Encore, I picked it up this afternoon.
Hands down a better product. It was a night/day difference. Earlier this week I also picked up a super cheap digital scale and found I wasn’t using near enough beans for French press.
The scale and grinder are basically universal in any method of brewing you chose.
This thread is old, but there's a Cuisinart burr grinder on Amazon with different grind settings and decent ratings for only $36.99. A friend who visited Costa Rica recently had a barista who recommended the same one. We tend to overcomplicate and overprice things that have been done simply and inexpensively in other cultures for centuries (see also: yoga, but don't get me started...).
Anyway, here's the item, hope it helps someone: Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_c9CeEb2GNGNT3
I know this is the bottom of the barrel when it comes to burr grinders, but honestly, I’ve had the Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill for a few years now. The consistency of the grind leaves a lot to be desired, but for French press, which is also my method, this makes less of a difference and I can honestly say the results are pretty good.
In any case, you won’t find a burr grinder for this price anywhere else. However, I’m also waiting wistfully for the day it stops working so I can upgrade to one of the ones mentioned on this thread that cost 10 times as much, so there’s that.
I’ve been using this Cuisinart electric burr grinder for the past 4 years. I make two cups of pour over with it almost every morning and it hasn’t had any problems. Looks like it’s under $40
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_d7jSDbY10FS7C
I never tried.
I just realized that I now have this grinder, and that is what I was describing:
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1531547614&sr=1-2&keywords=Cuisinart+coffee+grinder
I'm not sure what you're looking to spend? She can proclaim her love for coffee, and love Tim Hortons there's nothing wrong with that. If she doesn't have a grinder I'd certainly start there.
Someone that loves coffee, and makes drip at home will drastically benefit from just a basic burr grinder. I've gifted a grinder a couple of times, going from pre ground to ground right before brew can be a game changer for a lot of people. This is the grinder I usually gift. It's an entry level burr grinder, won't break the bank and if/when they want to upgrade it won't be a huge loss!
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qt-xAbYFJVNEP
I use this Cuisinart Burr Grinder. It’s cheap (I technically got it for free due to a miscommunication with Amazon, who thought the package got lost for some reason) and I could probably use an upgrade sometime soon, but it gets the job done.
I’ve considered an Aeropress. I’m usually a pour-over guy but I like using the press for darker roasts. That should be better for me.
oof, that's a rough one.
Now I'm going to get down voted for this, but if around $40 is your max, I'd get this one if you must have electric, or a Hario hand grinder if you're willing to hand grind.
Listen, that grinder is not great. It produces a lot of fines and can get staticky. I have one, SIL gave it to us (she doesn't know, guys). BUT, it's built well and will last a long time. Would not recommend for French press, definitely not for espresso, but for pourover or drip it will do ok and fits your budget.
Sorry there's not something better.
Just about any local coffee shop will grind and sell their beans, I used Grounds for Coffee up north - try their Highlander Grog.
Or just buy a grinder, this is one of the recommendations on r/coffee and has worked great for me: Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PPpjzb98DM5VE
Yeah it's a old Cuisinart... cheap thing, but hey it gets the job done. I might look for one on amazon. Any sub-$100 recommendations?
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9P2kzbK5JSWV6
^this is my current grinder. Is it that bad? It seems pretty decent to me.
Is this a common problem?
Whenever I use my grinder I almost always get a super fine dust.
This is the grinder I have. Its nothing too fancy, but it is getting pretty old.
Will replacing the burrs get rid of the dust? I try to clean it out often, but it's difficult to get to the chamber where the burrs are.
I feel like whenever I use the aeripress it gets bitter from the dust, could that be the problem?
The burr grinder I have is not the best and produces some fines that can end up at the bottom of the cup. I plan on upgrading it some day, but I've pretty much gotten used to not drinking the last few drops.
Since we're on the topic of automatic burr grinders, what are your opinions on the Cuisinart DBM-8 grinder? I've been thinking of picking this up, for much the same reason as OP.
Currently using the Capresso Infinity Burr and its great. Its not in the budget range ($90) you are looking for but take a look anyway. Many of the lower budget electric grinders didn't have that many great reviews.
I did find this however which fits in your budget: https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=pd_sbs_79_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41L--UNKmSL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL480_SR261%2C480_&refRID=G694E2W6KVYQB51YSE92
I will completely agree with the above statements. I have used a Krups express maker which is really cheap and went through a phase where I would make expresso and steam milk. I'll be honest I really enjoyed the results. It wasn't high quality but you get can more extreme acidic notes when using a normal roast of coffee in the espresso machine and that I enjoyed. Not to mention a decent latte.
With that said the clean up sucked for the espresso and it took a while to make which are both big draw backs! The hand grinder as always nice and a good no electric option! I used a Burr electric grinder with 18 setting which is more the enough for the average coffee drinker who wants control over grind settings.
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK
I had one before this and an unroasted green been we had from a sample feel in and got ground and broke it. The Cuisinart seems to be a slightly higher quality then the one before which was a Mr.Coffee. Hope this helps.
Overall the above ���� post is spot on. If you want to get into espresso I say go for it and expierement and have fun!
Ethiopian, freshly roasted by a local roaster in town almost 2 weeks ago. Grinder is nothing special but it had good reviews - #1 best seller actually: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK
Grind setting is set right in the middle. I think I'm gonna try setting it closer to "fine" next time I try.
While saying "I'm too old" points to other issues, I have this grinder and it works perfectly fine. Once you've set the grind fineness, and the timer for the amount of grounds you need, it's just one button push. Refill the hopper once a week or so and you have freshly ground coffee from here on out.
You would need a smaller or different grinder if using a variety of beans everyday, but that doesn't sound like it's the case.
This one? If so, it has quite a reputation for creating fines.
I most recently had a Capresso Infinity, and the reduction of fines from my previous Delonghi KG89 made static basically negligible (except for beans with lots of chaff). The Infinity still has ground retention issues due to the inefficient path from the grinding area to the catcher, but it's decent enough.
I have a Cuisinart and I can't figure out how to link it on mobile even though I've done it a thousand times so it's this thing: Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ysVbwb6QY4TJZ
I think I've fixed the problem now, but I'd still like to hear your theory.
Boiling coffee is going to get you pretty rough tasting coffee.
I'd suggest getting a burr grinder. A manual hario grinder would be fine. Or if you want an electric and can't spend a lot of money this one is okay although most would recommend a Baratza Encore http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440810702&sr=8-1&keywords=cuisinart+burr+grinder
For consistency start weighing. The best way is to get a scale but even volumetric measuring would be better than nothing.
Piggybacking...
I currently use this Cuisinart Burr Grinder: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437416147&sr=8-1&keywords=cuisinart+burr+grinder
It's okay but not great. Pretty inconsistent. Would it be worth buying a capresso infinity or is that not really that big of a jump? How about the encore?
I ground it on the coarsest grind I could set my grinder to. Granted, it's a 40 dollar grinder I got from Costco. http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431020246&sr=8-1&keywords=burr+grinder It's a burr grinder, but it winds up doing 80% coarse grind and the rest is a fine powder byproduct. Not sure if getting one of the hand grinders would be better. IIRC when I first was getting into the french press I saw mods you could do to the Hazio ones to make them super awesome, but I didn't have the motivation. Either way, I seemed to end up getting grinds stuck between the metal mesh and the outer whisk-looking ring.
So, as that noob who has just recently learned that an abstract concept called "burr" makes for a better coffee grinder, could you please explain what makes one burr grinder better than another, and how it affects the taste of the coffee? This is the model I have, purchased proudly from Good Will. What would my incentive be for investing $200 in a better model?
Do you think something like this would be good enough:
Burr grinders can get very expensive it seems.
You might be tempted to get this Cuisinart grinder, thinking it's a burr grinder. Don't do it. It is not. I had one, and it threw fines like crazy. I'd imagine the hand grinders are way, way better.
Right now I'm using a Cuisinart burr grinder. It's actually on sale on Amazon for ~$50 (down from $90).
This works really well with my chemex. Maybe /r/coffee has a good reason that you should spend $250 on a grinder, but I don't personally see any reason to. My coffee tastes perfect.
No my French press makes two cups so I always just pour both cups at the same time and give one to my girlfriend.
For water temps, see my reply to another comment. I have a Bonavita kettle with variable temperature
Try not to use pre-ground beans, and never a blade grinder (which really it isn't a grinder, but a pulverizer) because of the inconsistencies in size of grind. Pick up a simple burr grinder for $40.00 and set it to the coarsest grind and play with it from there.
All around great advice dr, thank you!
I prefer a slightly stronger cup and do about 3.5 tbs for a 16oz cup.
To catch the temp of the water just let it go into a hot boil then take it off for about 30sec. By the time you've started pouring and extracting it will come down and moderate to the 195-200 range.
And here is an pretty good electric burr grinder.
hey kate. that's not a coffee grinder, that's a coffee bean pulverizer. here's a coffee grinder. you clean it with an old toothbrush.
I have a cuisinart burr grinder that I've used for years. I'm unsure if it can grind fine enough or consistently enough.
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK?th=1
I'm having a bit of sticker shock, I think the last time I looked into an espresso machine years ago they may have been cheaper or I was looking at some really low quality stuff.
Thanks for the recommendations!
This one I use works great. Ground up to about 2lbs at a time some times. But does get warm when I do.
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_2CB569C3YY6Z2A29VZPR
I love this one. Been good for many cups :)
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_H8MXQQKRT094NJ8PWH35?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_XNHMFYF68DQAWVB5QSZP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Affordable and does a great job
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_ZJM58TXG2TAATRAG0T5T
It's small, but it was on sale and gets the job done pretty well
This is mine and I love it.
I have a combo espresso/drip machine. I think it was around $200 when we first got it.
Current grinder is this one
I would highly recommend this one
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5RC4KJ6SX18YHFXAWTNH
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_pAT9RYkrDuYzQ
Love this one, had it for about 7 years, then it went tits up. Bought the same one because I loved it so much
So to kick things off, I just bought a 40 lb. bag of water softener salt from Lowe's for $6. Got the "coarse" grind and not the huge honkin' pellets the size of walnuts. Used a retired BURR coffee grinder to pulverize the salt gravel into espresso grind. Set it on smallest grind and it filled up a 1/2 gallon pitcher's worth of salt flour in about 10 min.
I then packed a failed G19 print into a loaf pan, working in layers and packing each down with strong hand pressure on a spatula blade. Bottom layer, pack, put in frame on it's side, pack in salt into all the nooks and crannies, holes, etc. and the salt stayed in nicely with just finger pressure. Insert BBQ temp probe somewhere near the middle of the pan but not touching the frame. Fill the rest of the way with salt and tamping down around the frame first with the area that that will push salt into all the crevices, then tamping down over the frame itself.
My goal was to be able to tilt the pans sideways w/o any salt crumbling out.
Put the pan in a convection toaster oven and heated it to 150 C which only took about 45 min. Shut down and let it cool naturally in the oven. Pulled it at about 60 C.
Everything turned out great as far as I can tell. The frame was printed in regular PLA and I didn't note any dimensional changes from the process. I took some before pics but I didn't even bother with after pics since nothing changed aesthetically. However, I think there was a change in the sound of the frame when flick it. Not super scientific and I wish I had checked before treatment but I didn't even think of it. But I've heard that since the annealing will change the crystalline structure, it should also affect how vibrations propagate through it as well. The sound like the difference between flicking a piece of plywood vs. a ceramic tile (post annealing.) Would love to hear if anyone has this experience.
Final thought (sorry for the long post) but I'm mostly interested in annealing for thermal resistance for my Plastikov receiver as it directly contacts the trunnion and will heat up with extended firing. So I only went to 150 C, which is well above the glass transition point (around 60 C.) I'm a bit leary of taking things to the point where the part melts due to risk of warping and such, even though layer adhesion should improve if you take it to that temp.
Man, that was a lot! Thanks for reading and let me know your ideas!
I have the Quisinart DBM-8 Costs about $36 USD on amazon.
Several grind settings and it made for a great cold brew.
If you can spare $50 for a budget/beginner model, I recommend this one. I have it and it's definitely served me well for the past 5 years with frequent use. It's not the best burr grinder out there, but it's more than adequate for French press / cold brewing. I definitely recommend investing in a grinder; there's a world's difference between using preground and grinding yourself.
If you need cheaper and are willing to work on your forearm muscles, manual conical burr grinders (I have this one too; good for travel) actually perform amazingly well as long as you're patient and willing to do a mini workout.
I use the Cuisinart DBM-8. It can take a good amount of beans, and you can specify how fine or coarse you want them to grind. A little annoying to clean, but not terrible.
Didn't intend to make you feel bad about it, just trying to understand your position. I'm sorry if it came off that way. I happen to be into coffee a bit, and completely understand not wanting to spend that much on a single cup. With that said, I work from home for a living and have made the routine of making my coffee an institutional habit for having a great day.
I happen to buy my beans from Three Ships, among a few other local and non-local roasters. They have their house blend, as well as a bunch of single origins that can be drank black in various methods of preparation and rotate throughout the year. Depending on your desire to explore great coffee, your preferred daily routine, and budget, you have a lot of options!
If you want to explore home better drip to start with, I'd recommend a few points for consideration. I know you didn't ask for this info, but it may be useful if you're unfamiliar.
- The most important thing about preparing good coffee is that the bean is fresh! You want to find a bag of un-ground beans with a roast date stamped or written on the bag. You'll quickly find that many of the grocery store bags do not have this, hint: it's because it's mass produced and likely pretty stale. Wegman's and Harris Teeter are a great starting point, they carry some local and non-local roasts. Fresh Market has some GREAT options (Intelligentsia is where I started my coffee journey, look for the red bags!). You'll want to make sure they're within minimum of 30-45 days for best results. This is an arguable date for coffee snobs, but start here IMO.
- The next important thing is the grind the beans as close to preparation as possible. You'll want a burr grinder for consistency, I recommend this (super budget) or this (still budget but high quality, great customer service).
- Armed with a fresh bag of beans and a burr grinder, and a drip machine, you'll be capable of coffee that in time will blow your mind and not your budget. There's enough experimenting here to keep you busy. There are 1,000s of coffee roasters around the nation that can quickly and affordably ship coffee to you. Stay clear of flavored coffee (artificial flavors added) if possible, part of the fun is exploring beans from different regions with crazy different taste profiles!
If you want to branch out in prep styles for coffee, I recommend V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave, French Press, Moka Pot; in that order. The first 3 are classic pour overs, which will require some inexpensive equipment (goose neck kettle, scale--all affordable on Amazon) and technique practice. French press and Moka pot get you into thicker/hardier coffee mouthfeel and some folks love them or hate them. YouTube any of those to see if you'll enjoy that method of prep, it can take precision but I believe it to be fun to explore.
Finally, to answer the question you really asked in retrospect, I prefer ordering my coffee beans from Three Ships, Onyx Coffee, Counter Culture, Intelligentsia, Methodical Coffee, and George Howell. I've had plenty of others but those are my favorite!
Feel free to DM me with questions, the coffee world is a vast but fun world :)
Muahaha!
I promise you that you're coffee will be noticeably better when ground fresh.
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Don't worry too much about the cost. Something like this works just fine:
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Lido 3 or cuisinart
I agree with getting a good drip to keep it convenient and to also step up the coffee game a little. Adding timed outlets is a great idea too!
Some bonavitas have a holder for the drip cup, and others the drip cup sits right on the pot, so they seem less convenient. If I were to choose between the two, I would choose a technivorm. The folks at Seattle Coffee review and test a lot of drip machines, and they even did a blind test between the technivorm moccamaster and bonavita, and it seems they mostly agree the techivorm tastes nicer. A grinder would help too, my dad likes to keep things easy, but he LOVES his grinder. He's had 30 years or more.
Grinders: The concensus is get a baratza encore. I don't have one, but they are just loved everywhere. I just recently returned a 200$ breville grinder and bought a 43$ cuisinart grinder and have been extremely pleased with it. I know everyone says to put your money in a good grinder, but I am quite content with the cuisinart for now! https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541103820&sr=8-2&keywords=Cuisinart+DBM-8
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I got this one from Cusinart. Works pretty well- have had it for over 2 years.
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IavcBbNFF5WYR
This is NOT a recommended grinder by this sub. Cuisinart I have one though, and probably better than a blade grinder, which is not saying much.
Grab a Capresso Infinity off of ebay for $55
Best bet is to get a Refurb Baratza Encore directly from Baratza for $99
Hmmmm like this one? Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_AkclwbTPVX549
Yeah I french press so I've been playing with the course settings and water ratios. Still getting used to it! This is my model
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK
Do you think this one is good enough:
Burr grinders can get very expensive it seems.
I agree with the others. The Cuisinart will be a small improvement over the blade grinder, but it will be noticeable. The Encore or the Infinity will be a massive improvement. Then I'd try to talk you into a pour-over cone and filters ($18 combined!), and I don't think you'd ever go back to your drip machine.
I use the cuinsart coffee grinder, it's $60 but is probably one of the best ones on the market for the price. Also, if you are using a paper filter you might want to run some water through it before adding your coffee in order to get some of the paper taste out of your coffee. Hope this helps! Link to the grinder i use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_BaAbGbJ2WQAV4
This is the one I've used: Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QfD5DbAK3RV97
I got a (cuisinart grinder)[http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK] . it's been pretty good so far!
I usually do 8 tablespoons in my 32oz french press. Is this the grinder you have?
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK
That was my first grinder and fines were a big problem. The problem is the results are extremely inconsistent, and even on the coarsest setting you're going to get a lot of very finely ground coffee in the mix. You can live with it for now, but a better grinder would make a good investment.
After you press are you pouring it all into a mug or carafe? Don't leave the coffee in the french press, it's going to continue extracting and turn bitter even after you press.
Hate to be preaching to the choir, but if you really want fresh coffee, you shouldn't be using a Keurig. But I understand why you have it, it's quick and easy. With that said...
Grinders aren't cheap, but mine was about $50 and gets the job done pretty well. With the way you're brewing, you don't need to spend too much money, this is what I have.
Reusable filters? I've seen these things everywhere, so I imagine they work well.
Hopefully in the near future you get rid of it and begin to move up the coffee-brewing ladder. Next step, French Press!
Look, hear me out, this isnt a grinder that's recommended here often, but it's because most people that come here know that coffee as a hobby can get very expensive very quick.
I used this grinder for about a year and I regularly gift this grinder to friends and family that usually just buy pre-ground coffee beans and put them onto whole beans. It's reliable and more consistent than hand grinders in it's price point or even hand grinders twice the price.
Give this a try, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_W14T828W0JRVSCJRWABN
Honestly I just look at reviews first and then price. I have a Cuisinart Burr Mill grinder. It works like it should and has a wide spectrum for your grind type:
Coarse for your French press, fine for your espresso grind and everything in between.
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aMAsCbQ7XYSP3
Whatever. My $40 Cuisinart grinder is the shit. Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0vzYAbF3SR4YA
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