Do I need a coffee grinder?

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Yes. You need a coffee grinder

We love drinking fresh coffee. Did you know that a coffee grinder at home can keep your Nate’s Coffee fresh longer? By grinding each batch right before brewing, the flavors will stay in the beans longer!

Freshly ground coffee is more likely to have a nice bloom when brewing

What kind of coffee grinder?

Not all coffee grinders are created equal! If you are in the market for a grinder, here is what to look for:

  1. Burr grinder!
  2. Ceramic burrs!
  3. Conical ceramic burrs!
  4. Built in scale!
  5. Built in timer!

Here is what to avoid:

Blade grinders. You might as well be smacking it with hammer. No precision. Uneven surface areas.

Some coffee grinders to consider:

For home use:

This is what Trish bought her family members so they could appreciate freshly ground coffee:

If you want to step up a bit:

For on the road adventures:

These grinders needs no cords or batteries, just elbow grease. Adjustable settings for brewing off the grid, or if you just want to skip arm day.

For the coffee nerds:

We see you. This is what Nate uses at home:

Nate’s Coffee may get a tiny percentage of any sales made via the product links on our post. This allows us to try new coffee gadgets and let you know what is cool and what is crap.

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