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My buddy Joe told me to use a burr grinder instead of a blade one... I laughed at him for 6 months
I've been making coffee at home for like 2 years now and always used this $15 blade grinder from Target. Thought it was fine. Joe kept telling me I was ruining my beans by chopping them unevenly. Finally grabbed a used Baratza Encore off FB marketplace for $60 last week. First cup I made I could actually taste the difference - my morning brew wasn't bitter anymore. It was like a totally different drink. Has anyone else had that moment where you realized your grinder was holding you back?
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shanec615d ago
Nobody talks about how blade grinders literally HEAT the coffee up as they chop.
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brookeellis5d ago
My buddy was the same way with his espresso setup. He had this cheap hand grinder that took forever and gave him inconsistent grounds. I gave him a used Breville I found at a garage sale. Next time I came over he pulled a shot that actually had crema on it. He was in shock. What kind of beans are you using with the Baratza now?
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