The Coffee Grinder Is An Essential Part Of The Coffee Equation
Anyone who has invested in a new espresso machine and is wondering why the end product doesn't live up to their expectations based on what they usually find at the local coffee shop should take a look at the coffee grinder they use to grind your beans.
Its quite common for individuals to buy an espresso machine without putting time and effort into choosing a grinder, or even worse they opt to use pre-ground coffee.
Why shouldn't we be using pre-ground coffee in our machine?
1. The biggest problem with buying pre-ground is that its not going to be as fresh as the coffee used by a Barista who has access to their own grinder. The methods used to pack coffee are actually pretty sophisticated these days but you still can't find a pre-ground product which will taste like one that's freshly ground.
2. The large packets of ground coffee you find in the supermarket are so large that the coffee will have deteriorated greatly from the time you open it and the time you have your last coffee make from the grounds in the bag.
3. You'll obviously be unable to adjust the fineness of the coffee to match the equipment you are using.
Coffee that has been ground too finely for your machine will make it difficult for the water to be pushed through the grounds and you'll have a machine that is under too much pressure and no coffee.
Pick up a packet of coffee that is too coarsely ground and the water that is pushed through it will be unable to pick up the subtle flavors of the bean and your final product will be without a crema.
The only option open to you if you want top quality espresso is to make an investment in a top class coffee grinder to complement your machine. A little research will ensure you get the best coffee grinder for your money, repaying you with good coffee for years to come.
Shopping for an Espresso Machine? Here's a selection at affordable prices:
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De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker List Price: $140.00 Sale Price: $79.99 Used From: $59.00  |
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Enjoy delicious espresso made your way with De'Longhi's pump espresso and cappuccino maker. You can choose to brew ground espresso or E.S.E pods with the unique patented dual filter holder. The choice is yours, making your espresso truly made to order... |
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Mr. Coffee ECM160 4-Cup Steam Espresso Machine List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $39.99 Used From: $30.00 |
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Makes delicious espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes. Powerful milk frother. 4-Cup capacity: 20-ounce. Per shot. Removable drip tray. Easy to pour decanter. Removable frothing aid. On/off indicator light. |
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Capresso 303.01 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Machine List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: Too low to display Used From: $38.91 |
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Experience the full taste of espressos, cappuccinos and lattes. The Capresso 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Machine features an exclusive Coffee/Steam Selector that makes it easy to control both brewing and steaming, allowing the user to adjust coffee strength to their personal taste... |
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DeLonghi EC702 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Maker, Stainless List Price: $350.00 Sale Price: $149.95 Used From: $139.99 |
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Enjoy delicious espresso made your way with De'Longhi's pump espresso and cappuccino maker. You can choose to brew ground espresso or E.S.E pods with the unique patented dual filter holder. The Sempre Crema Filter, used with two measures of ground coffee, enhances the brewing process to produce a perfect crema... |
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Urnex Dezcal Home Activated Descaler, For Home Coffee & Espresso Equipt., 4 - 1 oz Packets List Price: $11.36 Sale Price: $2.87 |
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Dezcal home activated descaler, 4 portion packets per retail carton |
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Tags: coffee, coffee grinder, drink, espresso
June 18 2009 09:33 am | espresso