Coffee Grinder
Coffee Grinder questions and answers
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Q: Coffee Grinder?
Can a coffee grinder grind liver into powder?
now that i think of it I may want paste not powder.
A: I know the food processor can grind it into paste.
I think the liver has to be dried before going for powder.
Q: What is the best coffee grinder to get?
I am trying to achieve a good cup of homemade coffee...I have allready put a question out there on a good coffee maker but now I need your opinion on the best coffee grinder to purchase?
A: Blade Versus Burr Coffee Grinders
http://www.best-coffee-makers-online.com/article-26-burr-coffee-grinders.html
Q: Will a regular coffee grinder work for espresso?
What kind of grinder should I get for espresso beans? I have seen lots of cheap coffee grinders. But the cheapest espresso ones I can find are $400 or over!
A: Get a burr grinder and make sure it'll grind extra fine -- espresso needs to be ground into extremely fine particles so it'll tamp properly. I bought one on Amazon.com a couple of years ago for under $50 -- I think it was a Melitta.
Q: How do I grind coffee beans without a coffee grinder?
I have some starbucks coffee beans I need to grind, but I dont have a grinder. How can I grind them without buying one?
A: You could try using a food processor but it might not work as well. Also sometimes when you go to the store in the coffee aisle they have a machine that grinds them maybe they'd led you use that.
Q: How do you choose a coffee grinder?
I've been using a blade grinder, which either completely powders the coffee or partially powders and leaves the rest whole beans. I've read that the preferred type is a "bur milling" grinder, but these vary in price from $30 to a couple hundred. How do I choose a grinder that will give me something besides powder.
A: Unfortunately most people make their selection bases on price. Some people make a choice after considering 'style' or how it will 'look in the kitchen'.
I have had several different grinders in the past 10 years and all were replaced after a year or less because they didn't perform as claimed or they just plain gave out.
I finally decided to listen to a few 'experts' in the coffee industry and selected a MAESTRO PLUS for use at home. The 'experts' I refer to are Tom at SWEET MARIA'S and the good folks on the 'List' of Sweet Maria's. Not only is the unit a great piece of equipment (manufacturing wise) but actually does what it claims it will do. I get a consistent grind from Espresso to French Press with the grinder. It has made a great difference in my home roasted coffee taste.
I also convinced the folks at work to purchase the MAESTRO also and we are thankful we did. While using a Costa Rican bean a small stone found it's way into the grinder and caused damage to the gears. Most grinders on the market would 'check' the grinder to determine if it was a production error. I contacted the Folks at BARATZA (the manufacturer of the MAESTRO) and they informed my that the unit was still under warranty. They asked for my address and sent a replacement with instructions on returning the broken unit, post paid, with no cost to me. AND the replacement unit is deleivering even better performance than the original.
The unit originally cost us $125.00, but it also save use $125.00 for get a quality grinder.
Hope this helps...
Also posting a couple of links below
Q: Can I use a Coffee Grinder to grind wet ingredients?
I would like to blend up some oils in very small quantities and I am wondering if anyone knows if a regular coffee grinder would work for this or would it ruin the coffee grinder?
A: I've never heard of that. It'll most likely ruin it but if you don't care about it go ahead and give it a try. If you do, I would suggest putting your wet ingredients in a ziplock baggie and tossing it to blend.
Q: Can I use my coffee grinder to chop chocolate chips?
I need to finely chop some chocolate and I don't have a food processer, only a coffee grinder & a blender- which should I use?
A: put the choclate in the freezer for a couple hours if you can-then use the blender for short burst-don't keep it running. The coffee grinder will only melt and gum up-the blender if you leave it on too long will melt the choclate. So freezing it will let it get cut to 'chips' faster. Otherwise put the chips on a paper plate on a cutting board after freezing, and use a chef's knife (french knife) and cup the chips against your hand and carefully chop them up. Easy when you know how-painful and bloody if you dont.
Those handy 'spring loaded' cutters for nuts and small fruit work great for this if you have one.
Q: How do you clean a spice/coffee grinder?
I have this electric spice grinder and i want to grind sesame seeds in it. I have used it for coffee beans before. So, how do I clean it properly so that i am not mixing sesame seeds with coffee beans?
A: Tear up a piece of bread and run it in the grinder. It's like a sponge and will clean things up nicely. I use it all the time.
Q: How do you make fresh coffee with a coffee grinder, etc?
I'd like to know before I buy a coffee bean grinder.
Also, what's the best grinder to get?
A: Baratza Maestro Plus is what I am currently using. It will "Grind' your coffee beans within a range to be used with a French Press through all the drip grinders on to espresso if you decide that is where you want to go with your coffee. Unlike the $10.00 to $20.00 Chinese made spice grinders this grinder will actually GRIND your coffee beans, not beat them to small shards. It is totally adjustable and accurate.
I have wasted over $100.00 dollars on cheap grinders that lasted less than a year, some only weeks. I received my grinder at Christmas this last year and have used it almost daily, without a problem. This was an investment by my wife of a bit over $145.00 but I expect to use it for most of my remaining years. Solid and well built and a gift that I am treasuring.
Spend a few bucks now or spend them over a long period of time on cheap throw aways that will never produce the grounds that coffee drinkers Deserve.
Q: looking for a cheap coffee grinder in US?
already tried black n decker and hamilton. plz help me look for a reliable coffee grinder (to grind Indian spices) at around 10 to 20 $.
Thanks everyone for the answers.
Stoney Jackson: can u plz say which brand of grinder it was? thanks.
A: I bought my coffee(spice) grinder at Wal-Mart for the "amazingly low" price of $8. It's worked like a champ.
Good luck.
Q: where can i buy whole coffee beans in the UK?and a coffee grinder?
i have a guest from the US coming to stay with me -i know he only likes fresh ground coffee-but,me being a coffee hater,knows nothing about the fine art of coffee making..where can i buy whole coffee beans,and a grinder? supermarkets only seem to sell instant .I really want to make him feel at home,and surprise him with this.
A: coffee beans - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=coffee%20beans&tag=new-deals-21&index=blended&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=6738
coffee grinder - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=coffee%20grinder&tag=new-deals-21&index=blended&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=6738
Hope this helps.
Good luck!
Q: I own a cafe in Melbourne and i have these little brown bugs that fly around + sit on my coffee grinder?
we don't have any rotten food or anything and it is not an unhygenic place ..does anyone know what they could be ?? They're driving me crazy?
ps. they don't hang around anywhere else, only on the coffee grinder and they fly.
A: Snap a picture of it, and post it...You have a digital camera right ?
Q: How to Use Blade Coffee Grinder for French Press?
I have bought a used Bosch coffee grinder (MKM6003). However, it didn't come with a manual. Could someone please point me to an instruction of how long to use a blade coffee grinder (180W, 3ounce capacity) for a french press, a moka pot, and a filter dripper? Thanks in advance :)
A: http://www.retrevo.com/samples/Bosch-manuals.html
Q: Wheat Mill Grinders.. I am in the process of purchasing a mill and was wondering would a coffee grinder do?
Would a small coffee grinder do in the mean time? Any other suggestions mills are so expensive so cheaper alternatives are welcomed.
A: no the coffee grinder will cut the whet up and you will be letft with chaf which isn't very nice, wait until oyu get the wheat grinder it separates all that chaf
Q: does baking soad and salt really clean a coffee grinder?
i just took my old coffee grinder out of storage-will grinding baking soad and salt really clean it or is there a better way?
A: Lemon juice and salt will do a better job at overall cleaning. And if you want to sharpen the blades, grind up a little rice.