Millstone grinder: electric and manual models

Manual burr grinder

Refines the grain due to the presence in it of two types of millstones: rigidly fixed and mobile. Both have a tapered shape. Appearance often resembles a small wooden box, which amounts to '30 This European grinders.

Some models are made of metal, decorated with an unusual design, equipped with a removable container, which can hold milled grain. Here we are talking about the eastern grinder.

More costly manual burr grinder offers to fill the tank, and a large amount of coffee grind with only a small portion needed for one cup. The remaining grain to grind not come and stay for the next use.

Poured grain into the grinder through the hole open and closed. This device allows you to finely ground coffee and make a rough grinding. It depends on the distance that lies between the millstones.

Millstones made of two materials:

1. Metal. He makes the device very strong and durable. After many years of iron millstones become thinner, and the drink acquires a metallic taste.
2. Ceramics. Less heat, allowing the grain fragrance stored better and longer. This grinder with ceramic grindstones enjoys great popularity because after prolonged use does not deteriorate the taste of coffee, and the grindstone is not erased. The downside is the brittleness of the material, which is necessary to deal with quite carefully.

Consider the advantages of a manual coffee grinders type:

• the grinding process is not very fast, allowing you to keep a pleasant taste of grain, not to overcook it;
• It does not require electricity, so they can be used both at home and take it with you on holiday;
• have a low weight;
• low cost;
• They are durable;
• They do not require special skills to use.

Among the shortcomings can be noted that the grinding It takes a longer period of timeThan during operation of the electric device. In addition, to get a drink, it is necessary to apply physical force, which is a disadvantage if you want to make coffee directly to a large company of people.

The rotary grinder

Is an electrical device which refines grains with a very sharp blade, which rotates at high speed.

The outer casing is made of high-quality plastic, inside which the blades are made of stainless steel. The same material is used to create a container (its amount was 50 g), in which the grinding. Closed container on top of a translucent plastic cover, which has one significant drawback: during the operation, he scratched, darkens and loses its attractive appearance.

Manage considered device is very simple, because to do this, press the small button on the grinder housing. The grinding process will continue as long as the button is pressed down with a finger.

The downside of such an operation is considered to be that the maximum time for the device should not exceed 30 seconds and then allowed to cool at least one minute.

Among the shortcomings should be noted the lack of a regime that would regulate the degree of grinding.

The electric coffee grinder with millstones

This grinder with a millstone crushes grain due to the flat and conical millstones. It is made of metal, plastic and glass (coffee bean container).

Its principle of operation is similar to a handheld device. It is ideal for homes and cafes, where you need to in a short period of time to provide a fragrant drink once a large number of people.

Such device consists of a motor, and two containers of millstones. Has a variety of models, the main difference between them lies in the different positions of the containers for coffee with respect to each other. Putting grain into a container, where the grinding, they go to another, where it is convenient to take the spoon.

Benefits:

• It allows to pour a large number of grains by grinding while the portion which is needed at the moment.
• It saves time and effort.
• Grinding always takes place evenly, which is important for the preparation of some drinks.
• Saved the taste and aroma of coffee.
• It has several grinding modes that can satisfy the needs of many customers.

Among the shortcomings can be noted the cost. For more features and better performance will need to pay a lot of money.

Choose between manual and electric grinders

Manual grinder can be found in almost every kitchen self-respecting connoisseur of the drink. This device can operate almost silently for many years. It occupies little space, its price is suitable for all kinds of people. Thanks to her, unable to get the right amount of powder for one serving.

However, the use of hand-held device is not so simple. This requires time and effort. As a home grinder is not suitable for those people who are always in a hurry and can not wait long. In addition, manual coffee grinder does not imply the existence of models with the grinding adjustment.

Electrical appliance - the perfect solution for home and work. It allows you to get a large amount of coffee directly necessary for many people. Saving time, effort. The downside is its price, the noise that it makes during operation, as well as the magnitude (take up much space).

Criteria for selecting the type of millstone grinders

By purchasing your favorite model electric grinder, you need to pay attention to certain parameters that will make the grinding process is better and faster.

type millstones

They are of two types:

1. Tapered not burned through coffee as operate at low speed. Have a long service life.
2. Plane coffee milled for few seconds in a large amount. It is because of fast work drink can turn bitter, and the unit will soon end its use.

From this test it is clear that the first option should be preferred.

material millstones

The main component of the grinder can be made of metal and ceramics. The material depends on what time of the device serve its owner as well as the maximum number of coffee will be able to grind. Thus, due to grind the stainless steel can 500 kg of grains, and the ceramic is able to cope with 1,000 kg.

Adjusting the fineness of grind

A very important feature for coffee lovers, as well as people who are knowledgeable in a variety of flavors of the drink. Due to the fineness of grind will be possible to obtain such grain refinement, which is necessary in each case. Today in the shops, you can find options that offer 8-16 degrees of grinding.

Milling - a very important component of delicious coffee. However, the taste of the beverage is also affected by the method of preparation, humidity and air temperature, atmospheric pressure. High humidity makes the drink bitter and reduced - acidic, so these also need to know the intricacies.

There are four of grind:

1. The coarse - size of milled particles is 0.8 mm. Drink made from them, it has a pleasant taste, as saves a lot of useful substances.
2. Medium - 0.4-0.5 mm particle quantity. Used for a variety of coffee options.
3. Fine - size of not more than 0.15 mm.
4. Hyperfine - this coffee is made only in the Turks and served together with the grounds.

Change the grind is best when incorporated coffee grinder. It does this by turning the special drive in one way or another to a certain mark on the scale. It is located under the grain bowl.

device power

From this figure the speed of the grinder will depend. For home devices are acceptable 150-180 watts. Maximum power of today are considered an indicator of the machine with 1360 watts.

Simplicity and ease of cleaning

Grinding grain, clean the tank from the remnants of coffee, because the next time they can not be stored. You need to pay attention to the fact that the bowl must be free to withdraw from the grinder and to join her without much effort.

Millstones clean dry cloth or brush. It is strictly forbidden to wet them with water or use special detergents.

Capacity for grains and powder

They are made of plastic and glass. Plastic containers can not be broken, but after a certain period of time, painted in brown color. Glass does not absorb foreign odors and retain their transparency for many years.

The capacitance value can be different. Thus, the cup, which is filled grain, can accommodate a 28 to 3000 g of coffee. The volume of the powder bowl is also different - from 100 to 600

When choosing a grinder should be geared to their needs.

some add-ons

Among the specific set of permanent options, there are models of electric millstone grinders equipped with additional functions. These include:

• Timer. The convenience of having it is that in the evening you can set the program that morning to make a certain number of cups of coffee, using only the necessary portion of the grain.
• Cooling Fan. Needed in order not to overheat the grain and do not burn them. It installed only on expensive models.
• Temp. The apparatus required for tamping coffee in a special cone makers.
• Scoop. It allows to measure the required quantity of ground grain to one portion.
• Lock-off switch. When the cover is not firmly closed or removed altogether.
• Dispenser. It allows to adjust the desired amount of coffee, which slept on the total weight.
• Overheat protection. It allows you to turn off the machine if the need arises. This feature greatly extends the life of the device.
• Pulse mode. Designed for grinding solids.
• Performance. It shows the amount of the coffee machine can grind for one hour.
• Device for winding a cord. It provides easy storage of the machine.
• Counter portions. A necessary complement to the coffee grinder are in bars and cafes.

Review of the best models

Best budget model electric grinders with millstones is VITEK VT-1548. The cost does not exceed 4100 rubles.

The most popular model among customers - Delonghi KG 89. The average price in the shops - 5270 rubles.

Among the models with a manual grinder millstones deserves special attention Bekker BK. It can be purchased for 930 rubles. Among this type of device, there are very expensive options, the price of which comes to 9196 rubles.

Buying electrical millstone grinder for home, you can buy a model company BORK or Bosch.

Good value for money offer Rommelsbacher EKM 300 model.

Choosing a coffee grinder for home or work should be implemented after careful consideration. Purchase should be the model that can provide hot and fragrant drink a certain number of people, without causing discomfort in this case. Remember that a car with lots of features, good power and capacity will cost a lot of money in return for providing the excellent quality of the drink and good mood for the whole day.