Steve Mays
Taisir Yanis
Taisir recommends that your coffee be freshly ground prior to brewing. If you are looking for grinder, consider purchasing a burr grinder. Blade grinders can create inconsistent grinds and should be avoided.
Blade Grinders
Most inexpensive grinders use a metal blade to chop up the beans. The blade cuts up the beans, and you control the fineness by how long you let the grinder run. Unfortunately, the resulting coffee grounds can be uneven in size, leading to inconsistant brew quality.
Burr Grinders
Burr grinders crush the beans between a moving grinding wheel and a non-moving surface. The positioning on the burr is what regulates the ground size, which allows for a more consistant grind. In the burr category, there are two different types.
