Coffee Grinder: I Need a Better One

I like grinding coffee, but the grinder I currently have makes it no fun. As much as I would like to go out and buy another one, I recognize that my knowledge in this area isn’t exactly up to par and I would probably end up choosing a grinder that's just as bad as the one I have now or worse. I have heard that getting coffee in bean form means that you’re getting fresher coffee. Based on taste alone, I have not noticed a difference between the two forms in which coffee comes. At the same time, I bow to the expansiveness of the expertise of the individuals I’ve consulted.

Back to my grinder. The grinder I bought is the most inexpensive one on the market. It fits barely enough beans in it to make a 12 cup pot. When I reach a point where you would think that the beans are ground, I open up the top, see what I think are grounds, and pour it into my brewer’s filter. To my disappointment, little shards and chunks of unground beans rise to the surface. Mind you, this comes after shaking and grinding for much longer than any reasonable person should.

On to the grinder I would prefer. I’m looking for a grinder that has the potential to devour anywhere between ½ to a whole pound of coffee without even thinking. I want a grinder where I don’t have to push a dopey little button on the top for it to do its thing. I have seen grinder-coffee maker combos and they have me curious. I’m not sure whether this combination works, but it’s something I’m going to look into further. I want to have a coffee setup that makes it so people who have been in the industry for years don’t look at me like I’m a rube.

Cooffee is to be enjoyed in its best possible form. I hope that having a terrible grinder doesn’t mean that I’m missing out on the beauty of certain types of coffee. I want to have all of the pieces needed to make the best possible cup of coffee. Time and time again, I have companies balking at me whenever I ask for ground coffee. I tell them that it’s because my grinder stinks, which it absolutely does, and they are likely left wondering if their coffee is in good hands. Regardless of what equipment I have on hand, I would hope that this blog is a testament to my ability to talk about the world’s greatest drink.

If you would like to help me get a better grinder, don’t hesitate to drop me a line at allenglines@gmail.com. I’ve thought about putting together an Amazon wish list of things I need to take this blog to the next level. I have been reluctant to pull the trigger on this initiative for fear that it might make me seem like I’m desperate. Who knows. Odds are it will come along eventually. If it does, you’ll be the first to know. Hyuk hyuk!