Best Coffee Grinders
There are only two types of coffee grinders in the market today: blade and burr. Under the burr type are the flat wheel and the conical burr. Most coffee lovers (and grinders) attest that conical burrs work best. The rationale here is that the “best” coffee grinder is the one that works best for you and your coffee maker.
There are about 50 brands of coffee grinders that are currently sold retail in most appliance stores. This is not counting the probably more than a hundred lesser brands manufactured in other parts of the world. The best loved brands preferred by homemakers worldwide are KitchenAid and Cuisinart. Both brands have grinders that are becoming popular to consumers.
The KitchenAid BCG100O Blade Grinder uses a stainless steel blade grinder that grinds effortlessly. It has a pulse control which is probably its best feature to control the fineness or coarseness of its grind. What makes this model a best seller is its black and stainless steel design that is quite impressive.
The Cuisinart grinder can grind coffee beans to serve 12 cups of coffee all at once. Its durable plastic bowl and body come in colors of white, red and black. The carafe has markings for ease in measurements too. Though KitchenAid and Cuisinart are rated the top two brands in most kitchen appliances, there are five other makes of coffee grinder that hold the top five positions as rated by selective consumers.
Krups Fast Touch Coffee Grinder is a fast selling blade coffee grinder. The Krups Company has been providing the public innovative and very affordable kitchen appliances for more than 150 years now. In response to the growing demand for inexpensive coffee grinders, Krups came up with this model.
This very compact model can grind coffee beans fast and can fit and sit easily on your kitchen countertops. The grounds made from this grinder are typically like those produced by blade grinders – a mixture of fine and coarse grind. The unit could also doubles up as a spice grinder but most users find that after grinding spices the plastic container is almost impossible to clean. However at $19.95, you can always buy a new one in case the old one gets real dirty. This has a star rating of 4 over 5.
Krups GX4100 Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder is another best seller from Krups. The very affordable grinder ($29.99) can grind 3 ounces of coffee beans, herbs or other spices at one time. Fast grinding and easy to use, the unit has a pulse action to better regulate the quality and consistency of the grinds. It comes with a stainless steel chamber with tough stainless steel blades. It sure deserves its star rating of 4 over 5.
The Breville BCG450XL Conical Burr Grinder is a model preferred by most coffee enthusiasts. The unit can definitely grind coffee beans from super fine to coarse. Whatever type of coffee maker you have this conical burr could deliver the grind. As conical burr grinds slower than blades, this ensures that the natural aroma and taste of the beans are retained. Priced at $99, this burr grinder has a 5 over 5 rating.
The Capresso Infinifty Conical Burr Grinder uses a commercial grade conical burr grinder that seals up the flavor and aroma of the grounds. The grinder has 16 settings that cover all the sizes that you could possibly want for your beans. The unit is encased in a die-cast metal housing with a built-in timer. As all burr grinders go, this grinder is quiet. It has a star rating of 4 over 5 and a price of $89.00
The last in the top five list is the Braun KSM2 Aromatic Grinder. This simple and no-fuss coffee grinder is priced at a very affordable $24.99. Though the machine basically chops up the beans, the resulting grinds can be used for French press, percolators and drip machines. It has a total of 4.5 over 5 stars.