Your Beans Deserve a Better Crush
I used to think my coffee was as good as it could get. Perfect beans, carefully weighed water, a brewing method I’d practiced to perfection. But something was always off. Too weak. Too bitter. Too… inconsistent. I blamed everything: the beans, the water, even the humidity. Turns out, none of that was the problem. It was my grinder. Or more specifically, my blade grinder. Here’s the thing about blade grinders: they don’t grind. They smash. What you get is a chaotic mix of boulders and dust—a recipe for bad coffee.
It’s like trying to bake with One weekend, I borrowed a friend’s burr grinder. Same beans. Same water. Same brewing process. The difference was shocking. Suddenly, the coffee was smooth, balanced, and full of flavors I’d been missing. That’s when I realized: the grinder doesn’t just matter—it might matter more than anything else in your setup. Why? Because a burr grinder doesn’t pulverize your beans. It slices them into consistent particles. And consistency is everything when it comes to extraction. Don’t take my word for it. Here’s what you do:
The difference will make you angry about every cup you’ve brewed before. And no, you don’t need a $500 grinder. Here’s a guide to finding one that works for any budget. Your coffee deserves better than uneven grounds. Borrow a burr grinder, fix your process, and see what you’ve been missing. |
