How to choose a coffee grinder for home

How to choose a coffee grinder for home? Many lovers of an invigorating drink cannot find the right answer to this question. The complexity of the choice lies in the fact that a huge number of models of coffee grinders are presented on the market, which differ in the type of work.

In today's material, we will not only conduct a rating of coffee grinders of the 2019 model range, but also consider the existing types of devices designed for grinding coffee beans.

Types of coffee grinders

The purpose of modern household appliances is to save time for a busy person and make the process of cleaning the house or cooking much more comfortable and faster. Coffee grinders are designed to grind coffee beans quickly and efficiently. In turn, these devices are divided into several types.

Electric coffee grinder

This device is equipped with an electric motor that drives special knives designed for grinding coffee beans. This type of device has many advantages:

• electric drive ensures high grinding speed;
• most electric grinders are equipped with large bowls, their volume contains a whole package of coffee beans;
• the ability to adjust the grinding intensity and speed selection;
• in a short period of time you can grind a large volume of grains;
• the principle of operation is quite simple: you just need to press the button, and the device will begin its work.

These devices differ from each other in their power and performance material.

Also, these devices have their drawbacks. For example, many are unhappy with the noise level, and nothing can be done about it, no matter how hard the manufacturers try. The degree and uniformity of grinding also suffers, depending on the model chosen. In this case, it is better to give preference to millstone electric coffee grinders, but this will be discussed below.

Also, the main disadvantages include the cost of devices. The most affordable options will cost 1200 - 1500 rubles.

Mechanical

A manual coffee grinder first began to be used as early as 100 years ago, since then its principle of operation has not changed. Grains are poured into a special container, after rotation, the handles fall on the millstones and are crushed into small grains.

Such a grinder is by no means an obsolete type - on the contrary, real connoisseurs of coffee drinks prefer this type of device, since it copes better with its task, albeit more slowly compared to electric grinders. Existing benefits:

• manual type device is quite compact in size;
• the degree of grinding is much more uniform;
• simple design contributes to uninterrupted and long work;
• quite affordable price;
• silent operation of devices.

For many, the mechanical type of coffee grinder is the best choice, but not for those who are not used to spending a lot of time grinding beans. Naturally, if priority is to save time, it is better to purchase a powerful electric device that will grind grain in the shortest possible time. Perhaps this is the only drawback of hand grinders.

Electric coffee grinders - features and types

There are various electric grinders for the home, which differ from each other in their functions and the principle of operation. So, we consider the types of electrical devices for grinding grains in more detail.

Knife or rotary

The main element of this device is sharp knives made of durable stainless steel.However, you should be aware that the degree of grinding of the knife coffee grinder may vary depending on the operating time of the device. Accordingly, the longer the grinder operates, the finer the grinding.

Most often, such devices are turned on by pressing on their lid, after which the steel knives move. It is also worth noting that manufacturers do not produce truly powerful devices of this type. Otherwise, the grains would begin to char and overheat during grinding.

However, such a coffee grinder is ideal for those who are used to making coffee in a Turk or in a drip coffee machine. It is necessary to load grains into such a coffee grinder correctly - in a small amount.

Also, do not grind the grains for several days or weeks in advance, as coffee loses its aroma, taste and useful properties. Knife grinders have a bowl volume of 25 - 150 gr.

The main drawback that is inherent in all rotary coffee grinders is the temperature increase during the operation of the device. If you grind the grains for a long time, then they can simply overheat, lose their taste and aroma. So this circumstance is important to consider.

Millstone

Many argue that the best grinder for home use is a millstone. All millstone coffee grinders have the same principle of grinding beans - using steel or ceramic disks, like a millstone in a mill.

The whole advantage of this grinding is that the ground coffee has a uniform grinding and does not overheat during the operation of the device.

This device uses cylindrical or conical discs. This millstone mechanism can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the space between the disks, which provides a different degree of grinding.

It is worth noting that for the quality preparation of some coffee drinks, such as espresso, mocha or mokachino, the uniformity of the grinding of beans plays a crucial role. If you prefer these drinks, it is better to choose a millstone type coffee grinder.

This type of device has a power of 250 to 300 watts. Conical models have a relatively high price compared to cylindrical ones. This is due to the high quality and reliability of the choppers. The fact is that conical millstones rotate more slowly than cylindrical millstones, which is why coffee beans do not cauterize during grinding.

The main difference between millstone grinders is that they are equipped with a separate container for collecting crushed coffee powder. Also, these devices are very safe, as they have a locking system that works when the removable cover is not tightly closed.

What to pay special attention to when choosing?

What should be considered when choosing the best coffee grinder? There are a number of factors that can affect the choice of a particular chopper model.

Body material

You can choose a device that is made of plastic or steel. A significant drawback of the former is that they are extremely short-lived. Also, plastic has poor heat dissipation, which is why the coffee grinder can overheat after a long work.

Devices made of metal have a more expensive appearance and will last much longer than their plastic counterparts.

Container volume

When choosing, it is worth considering the volume of the chopper bowl, because different models of devices can grind from 25 to 500 grams of grains at a time. How to determine which volume of the bowl is right for you? Everything is very simple. If you are making a coffee drink in Turk, then you will need about 12 grams of coffee powder per 150 grams of water. With this in mind, it is easy to make calculations that show that 50 gram capacity is enough for you.

Regarding millstone type devices, they are designed in such a way that a whole pack of grains can be poured into an existing bowl, however, you can grind the amount that you need.

Power

If you are used to drinking about 3-4 cups of coffee a day, then a device with a power of 110 - 150 watts is quite suitable for you.

If you have a large family, it is better to purchase a more powerful device - 170 watts. It is worth noting that the most powerful shredders do not exceed 220 watts.

Millstone material

Millstones can differ not only in shape from each other, but also in the material of manufacture. The highest quality grinders use ceramic or millstones with a titanium coating. This circumstance ensures the durability and reliability of the device. Cheaper models use metal discs.

If you do not have a large budget, then, of course, it is worth choosing a device with metal millstones. However, if you choose a millstone with a titanium coating, then such a device will last much longer.

Additional functions

Naturally, the options below make the chopper more expensive, but they can be very useful:

• automatic shutdown when a solid object, for example, a pebble or other foreign object, gets into the grinder;
• off and on timer;
• the presence of a soundproof layer;
• auto shut off when overheating.

Rating of the best coffee grinder models

The following chopper models are distinguished by quality and reliability among other models.

Bosch MKM 6000/6003

A fairly reliable coffee grinder with a rotary grinding system, the power of which is 180 watts. The capacity of the bowl is designed for 180 gr. Blades are made of high strength stainless steel. Grinding is only possible with the bowl fully closed, as this model has a lock.

This chopper is quite modest in size and can easily fit even in a small kitchen.

Many users note that over time, the lid loses its transparency and is highly scratched, which is undoubtedly a minus.

Rommelsbacher EKM 200

The millstone grinder is ideal for true gourmets and lovers of invigorating drinks. The power consumption of the device is 110 W, and the time of continuous operation should not exceed 2 minutes.

The capacity in which coffee beans are poured is designed for as much as 250 g. Also in the kit there is a container for crushed grains. Turning on the device is very simple: just press the on / off button.

ENDEVER COSTA-1057

The device is equipped with high-strength steel knives and a bowl that increases the quality of grinding. An eclectic engine consumes 150-200 W of power and provides fast rotation of the chopper knives.

The device itself is made of high quality plastic and has a rather attractive design. The coffee grinder holds 65 - 100 gr., It is approximately 12 cups of coffee drink.

Also complete with the device there is a convenient measuring spoon.

Polaris PCG 1120

A high-quality grinder has a specific power of 200 W and is capable of chopping grain in a high-quality and uniform manner. The device has a useful overheat protection feature.

The blades of the device are made of durable stainless steel. The capacity of the grain compartment is 50 grams.

Polaris PCG 1120 has a fairly modest size and a very attractive design.

Finally

Thanks to today's material, you probably know what factors to look for when choosing a coffee grinder. Based on this, you can choose the device that will meet your needs in full.

Title	Bosch ES 020/6003	Rommelsbacher EKM 200	ENDEVER COSTA-1057	Polaris PCG 1120
Grinding system	rotary knife	millstone	rotary knife	rotary knife
Power	180 watts	110 watts	200 watts	200 watts
Capacity	75 g	250 g	70 g	50 g
Grinding degree adjustment	no	there is	no	no
Price	from 1150 rub.	from 6000 rub.	from 1200 rub.	from 990 rub.