Subtleties of grinding coffee in a coffee grinder

According to statistics, one of the most popular hot drinks today is coffee. Most of his fans know that the secret of a “good cup” lies in freshly ground coffee, and therefore prefer to grind grains on their own. However, having a coffee grinder in their arsenal of kitchen appliances, not everyone knows how to properly grind coffee in it. Let us examine this question in more detail.

Types of grinding

The grinding of coffee beans is a very important and crucial moment, the results of which determine the aroma and taste of the drink. The choice of a certain degree of grinding depends on which variant making coffee you prefer. There are several types of grinding grains:

1. Large. Coffee particles up to 0.8 mm. The optimal extraction time is 6-8 minutes, the grinding time is 10 seconds. Suitable for drip coffee makers.
2. Average. Granule the size of a grain of granulated sugar. Extraction time - 4-6 minutes. Grinding time in an electric coffee grinder - 10-13 seconds. It is considered universal and is used for various methods of brewing.
3. Small. The extraction time is from 1 to 4 minutes, the duration of grinding is 15-20 seconds. Intends for coffee machines of rozhkovy type.
4. Espresso. It is optimal only for those coffee machines that are equipped with an espresso function.
5. Super slim. Coffee "in dust", grinding time - more than 30 seconds. It is used for brewing directly in a cup and boiling in a Turk (cezve).

Types of grinding coffee by particle size

Remember that the type of grinding must comply with the selected method of making coffee!

Varieties of coffee grinders

A coffee grinder gives birth to the taste of coffee, so the choice of the kitchen appliance we are considering should be approached with particular seriousness. Presented on the market three types coffee grinders with different appearance and control method:

1. knife (rotational) type;
2. millstone;
3. manual.

The most common models are rotary type devices, the coffee is ground using rotary knives that rotate at high speed,chopping fragrant grains. In this case, the regulation of the degree of grinding depends on the duration of the action of the rotary knives. That is, the more their rotation, the finer the grinding. The main disadvantage of this method is the heterogeneity of grinding. Capacity of knife devices usually no more than 120 g.

In the core apparatus Conical or cylindrical millstones are used. They function like a mill - the grains, falling between the millstones, are crushed and ground into small particles. The degree of grinding is regulated independently, and depends on the distance between the millstones. In this case, the degree of grinding is quite homogeneous. Capacity at these models is up to 300 g of coffee beans. Among all coffee grinders this type of device is the most popular.

The main advantage that distinguishes the burnt coffee grinder from the rotary grinder is the availability of a container for the finished ground coffee.

Manual coffee grinder - A great way to get the right amount of freshly ground coffee. The manual version of the device consists of two millstones, one of which is attached to the bottom, and the second rotates at the expense of the handle. Plus coffee grinder is that it can not "burn" coffee.Pour the grain, twist the handle and in 15-20 minutes you get the finished coffee powder, which pours into a specially designed container.

Instructions for grinding grains

How can you grind coffee in an electric coffee grinder? To do this, follow the procedure below:

1. Prepare a coffee grinder.
2. Pour the grain into it.
3. Turn on the device.
4. Note time: 10 seconds - coarse grinding, 13 seconds - medium; 15-20 seconds - fine and more than 30 seconds - superfine.
5. Open the cap and pour the ground grain.

Conclusion

The coffee grinder is a device for true connoisseurs of the "cheerfulness drink" and owners of free time. Freshly ground coffee has a surprisingly rich taste and unsurpassed aroma. To understand how to grind fragrant grains in your machine, you only need to know its type and select the desired degree of grinding, appropriate to your method of making coffee. Given these nuances, you will not encounter problems in the process of cooking your favorite hot drink.