Let’s talk coffee

[Chris Fitzgerald]

So can you recommend an inexpensive grinder? We have some decent coffee shops here where I could go buy fresh whole beans. I don't think I want a cold brew, though - I really enjoy the process of the slow pour in the mornings, and I like the warmth of the coffee, too.

 

[definenredefine]

Now that I can help people with.

But honestly when it comes to beer, no wrong answers - I'll drink a $2 tallboy of laker right before a $12 bottle of chimay and enjoy both.

I'm guessing is kinda like Canadian Milwaukee's Best or Steel Reserve? My cheap beers of choice tend to be Yuengling or Lone Star, but I suspect that's largely a regional thing. Also those beers, though cheap, are pretty good.

No, no, no. You drink the Chimay first and then switch to the cheap stuff when taste doesn't matter anymore.

Oh, I think it can be either way...

Whoops. Didn't mean to derail the thread.

 

[jnewmark]

So can you recommend an inexpensive grinder? We have some decent coffee shops here where I could go buy fresh whole beans. I don't think I want a cold brew, though - I really enjoy the process of the slow pour in the mornings, and I like the warmth of the coffee, too.

I use this one; has served me well. Amazon.com: Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill : Home & Kitchen

 

[pie_man_25]

I'm guessing is kinda like Canadian Milwaukee's Best or Steel Reserve? My cheap beers of choice tend to be Yuengling or Lone Star, but I suspect that's largely a regional thing. Also those beers, though cheap, are pretty good.


Oh, I think it can be either way...

Whoops. Didn't mean to derail the thread.

1) no apology needed, beer is always on topic to me
2) yup, this one isn't particularly great but it's not owned by a multinational corporation so I go with that sometimes when I'm buying beer instead of diying it

 

[definenredefine]

1) no apology needed, beer is always on topic to me
2) yup, this one isn't particularly great but it's not owned by a multinational corporation so I go with that sometimes when I'm buying beer instead of diying it

DIYing it? So you brew your own as well?

 

[pie_man_25]

DIYing it? So you brew your own as well?

Not well, currently only with extracts but I'll be moving into a partial mash soon

THIS being said. I mostly brew my morning coffee with a single serve Moka pot. Unless I'm feeling like making it cowboy style. Medium roasts for me, usually.

 

[Chris Fitzgerald]

I use this one; has served me well. Amazon.com: Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill : Home & Kitchen

Nice, but way overkill for me. I just need one cup at a time.

What about something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Vivaant-Manu...l+burr+grinder,aps,106&sr=8-6#customerReviews

 

[definenredefine]

Not well, currently only with extracts but I'll be moving into a partial mash soon

THIS being said. I mostly brew my morning coffee with a single serve Moka pot. Unless I'm feeling like making it cowboy style. Medium roasts for me, usually.

Brewing beer seems like...kind of a lot. So kudos on the undertaking.

I usually like medium to medium dark but I found the occasional dark or light roast that I also like. My "morning" (usually late afternoon, since I work nights) cup is from a coffee press after grinding the little buggers myself.

 

[definenredefine]

Nice, but way overkill for me. I just need one cup at a time.

What about something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Vivaant-Manual-Coffee-Grinder-User-Friendly/dp/B0998CG44M/ref=sr_1_6?crid=21FD6IE5MO9RM&keywords=manual+burr+grinder+coffee&qid=1659478245&sprefix=manual+burr+grinder,aps,106&sr=8-6#customerReviews

You can get a little jar like this for your blender - https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-...ords=oster+blender+cup&qid=1659478935&sr=8-14

Definitely not a "grinder" per se but seems to the job for me.

 

[jnewmark]

Nice, but way overkill for me. I just need one cup at a time.

What about something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Vivaant-Manual-Coffee-Grinder-User-Friendly/dp/B0998CG44M/ref=sr_1_6?crid=21FD6IE5MO9RM&keywords=manual+burr+grinder+coffee&qid=1659478245&sprefix=manual+burr+grinder,aps,106&sr=8-6#customerReviews

Its roughly $7 cheaper than the Cusinart, and you need a wrench to adjust the grind ?

 

[pie_man_25]

Brewing beer seems like...kind of a lot. So kudos on the undertaking.

I usually like medium to medium dark but I found the occasional dark or light roast that I also like. My "morning" (usually late afternoon, since I work nights) cup is from a coffee press after grinding the little buggers myself.

I love grinding my own, I've got a bit of a process for making it, dosing out the water into the base first, that goes onto the element, and while that is heating up on low I have a cheapie hand grinder into which I dose out the beans and then put into the cup, leveling off the excess into a can before screwing it all together.

I wake up early and this goes in between working out at the gym and going to either work or a run with my unit.

 

[MJ5150]

So can you recommend an inexpensive grinder? We have some decent coffee shops here where I could go buy fresh whole beans. I don't think I want a cold brew, though - I really enjoy the process of the slow pour in the mornings, and I like the warmth of the coffee, too.

Cuisanart makes one for $50-60, sometimes on sale for closer to $40. The DBM-8.
For even less, if you don't mind doing a little extra work, get yourself a manual/hand grinder. Hario makes one for about $35-40. I use a manual grinder frequently. I find hand grinding my coffee to be an enjoyable part of the coffee brewing process, but I understand not everyone has that extra time or interest in the process. For me, it forces me to slow down a little more and enjoy the quiet time and life.
When you go searching for a grinder, you may be tempted by the lower cost ones from lesser known brands. There are reasons they are cheaper than established brands like Hario. Burr quality being #1, as well as general build quality of the grinder. The same principle applies here in the bass world as well. There are reasons why a Glarry is the price they are and why a Fender is more.

-Mike

 

[pie_man_25]

Cuisanart makes one for $50-60, sometimes on sale for closer to $40. The DBM-8.
For even less, if you don't mind doing a little extra work, get yourself a manual/hand grinder. Hario makes one for about $35-40. I use a manual grinder frequently. I find hand grinding my coffee to be an enjoyable part of the coffee brewing process, but I understand not everyone has that extra time or interest in the process. For me, it forces me to slow down a little more and enjoy the quiet time and life.
When you go searching for a grinder, you may be tempted by the lower cost ones from lesser known brands. There are reasons they are cheaper than established brands like Hario. Burr quality being #1, as well as general build quality of the grinder. The same principle applies here in the bass world as well. There are reasons why a Glarry is the price are they are and why a Fender is more.

-Mike

I can corroborate that I cheaped out on my hand grinder. It's great to have something that you don't mind breaking or losing or falling out of love with it you don't like the hobby. It's really not bad at all, it's more consistent than a blade grinder and is less of a chore than I thought.

But I'm going to invest in a nicer one when this thing wears out.

 

[MJ5150]

I can corroborate that I cheaped out on my hand grinder. It's great to have something that you don't mind breaking or losing or falling out of love with it you don't like the hobby. It's really not bad at all, it's more consistent than a blade grinder and is less of a chore than I thought.

But I'm going to invest in a nicer one when this thing wears out.

If you want to buy a nice hand grinder, there are few better than a Handground.
Handground Precision Coffee Grinder - Better Grind, More Flavor

-Mike

 

[kesslari]

While we're on the topic of grinders... I'm still using my Proctor-Silex 2 blade tearer-aparter
I'd consider a burr grinder that fits the following criteria:
Small footprint - our kitchen counter space is limited. The current 3" diameter works well.
Affordable - would prefer to stay under $75, under $50 is better
Electric preferred.

 

[Funky Ghost]

I've been all over the yard with coffee. In the end I just love the flavor and have found, for me, this simple little beauty to be my go to. I've gone all the way around to a simple pour over. There is something within the process of grinding the beans by hand, setting up my cup with the filter and easing the water into the strainer. The simplicity of old age

Mind, I still have my cuisinart coffee maker. It's wonderful when I want volume and speed.

 

[kesslari]

While we're on the topic of grinders... I'm still using my Proctor-Silex 2 blade tearer-aparter
I'd consider a burr grinder that fits the following criteria:
Small footprint - our kitchen counter space is limited. The current 3" diameter works well.
Affordable - would prefer to stay under $75, under $50 is better
Electric preferred.

I'm guessing the answer is "doesn't really exist".

 

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Just got a hand grinder delivered today. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0833SDN8M/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Now to find the right whole beans to go with it.

 

[MJ5150]

I'm guessing the answer is "doesn't really exist".

It might, but I'm not willing to go hunt it down for you.

-Mike

 

[buldog5151bass]

Just got a hand grinder delivered today. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0833SDN8M/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Now to find the right whole beans to go with it.

We want a report after you see how you like it.