On That Grindset
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Different brewing methods require different grind sizes because of how water interacts with the beans! How long the water stays in contact with your grinds influence the taste, and grind size affects the surface area of the coffee grounds, which impacts how quickly water can extract flavor compou...
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Hand Grinding vs Automatic Grinders
Both can get you a great cup of coffee - but which one is best for you? Hand grinders Pros: -Convenient for travelling (for work, hiking, camping, wherever!) -Super easy to maintain -They're fun to use Cons: -Takes a little more effort to grind -Multiple grinds if brewing more than a cup or two... -
What's the deal with all these burrs? Well, the difference comes down to three main differentiators. Grind Consistency, Flavour Profile, and Versatility | Feature | Conical Burrs | Flat Burrs | | ------- | ------------- | ---------- | | Grind Consistency | Can vary slightly in grind size | Know...
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Get a grinder with a hopper? Or go single dose?
Hopper Pros: -Convenient for grinding larger quantities. -Doubles as storage -Great for if you're drinking the same beans every day Cons: -Beans may go stale more quickly with exposure to air -Tougher to swap out beans if you want to try something new Single Dose Pros -Get the exact amount eve...