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23. I got a hand grinder.

Reply to Phoenix61 (Reply #20)

Mon Oct 24, 2022, 11:16 PM

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Do you grind your coffee beans yourself and how much better is your coffee when you do? [View all] applegrove Oct 2022 OP

That and a French press, and you are in it to win it! Marcus IM Oct 2022 #1

That is next on my list. applegrove Oct 2022 #3

Yep. Every day and hear milk in small glass press and CurtEastPoint Oct 2022 #7

So true! Bluethroughu Oct 2022 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author applegrove Oct 2022 #2

one suspects most ppl cannot tell much difference about various coffees. nt msongs Oct 2022 #4

I need to start drinking more coffee and less diet coke. I'm hoping being applegrove Oct 2022 #9

I grind my own so I can use refillable Keurig pods. Ocelot II Oct 2022 #5

Thanks. applegrove Oct 2022 #10

We always grind our own beans, unless we're using the Keurig Wingus Dingus Oct 2022 #6

Thank you. applegrove Oct 2022 #11

I've ground my own beans and used the drip method for the last 50 years or so. fierywoman Oct 2022 #8

Thanks. applegrove Oct 2022 #13

Same method here for a bit over 40 years now yonder Oct 2022 #38

I've gone through periods where I did (with a burr grinder), currently I'm not due to laziness RockRaven Oct 2022 #12

Thanks. applegrove Oct 2022 #14

The taste -- and the aroma -- are much more vibrant! Blue Owl Oct 2022 #15

I look forward to it. applegrove Oct 2022 #24

I used to, was great. elleng Oct 2022 #16

Oh I am in Canada. applegrove Oct 2022 #25

My wife and I have started cold brewing AZSkiffyGeek Oct 2022 #17

I got a burr. Can't wait till it comes. applegrove Oct 2022 #26

Yes, I do. LudwigPastorius Oct 2022 #18

I wonder if I will be able to taste it now that I am a non smoker. 30 years ago applegrove Oct 2022 #27

Your beans should be fresh...even if vacuum packed, they'll start to lose it if... LudwigPastorius Oct 2022 #32

Better. Much better. Try a med roast with either a French press or a Breva. Cannot go wrong. marble falls Oct 2022 #19

I can't wait. applegrove Oct 2022 #29

You will not regret it! marble falls Oct 2022 #43

I've got my grandfather's hand grinder. Phoenix61 Oct 2022 #20

I got a hand grinder. applegrove Oct 2022 #23

Yes, A blonde roast. Bluethroughu Oct 2022 #21

Never had blond. applegrove Oct 2022 #30

It's veranda by Starbucks... it's smooth not dry. Bluethroughu Oct 2022 #34

Grinding your own beans makes the best coffee! Diamond_Dog Oct 2022 #28

I'm getting some of those. applegrove Oct 2022 #31

Totally agree Ethiopian beans are awesome. Bluethroughu Oct 2022 #35

Ethiopian, Sumatran, Blue Mountain, Kona, Guatamalan ... so many wonderfull places to sip! marble falls Oct 2022 #44

Exactly! Bluethroughu Oct 2022 #54

My go to origins are Kenya, Ethiopia, Sumatra, Columbia LuvLoogie Oct 2022 #33

Yes, we grind our own coffee. Much better that way. SlimJimmy Oct 2022 #36

My mom used to buy 'Eight O'Clock' for Thanksgiving till New Years. It was her favorite ... marble falls Oct 2022 #45

I process whole beans with a burr grinder. Drink less coffee; enjoy it more. WheelWalker Oct 2022 #37

Yes. I bought an OXO burr grinder IcyPeas Oct 2022 #39

Hugely Disappointed (maybe there's a competence issue) FrankTC Oct 2022 #40

Loved everything about my Keurig - except the throwawy plastic cup. Got a reusable cup - coffee ... marble falls Oct 2022 #46

I bought a Keurig years ago. Mr.Bill Oct 2022 #52

I was always kind of worried about my aluminum Breva. Got a stainless one now. I trust the ... marble falls Oct 2022 #53

How's Your Water? RobinA Oct 2022 #51

Now find a local roaster! LunaSea Oct 2022 #41

Keep your beans in the freezer. Marcus IM Oct 2022 #42

That's what we do. Works a charm. SlimJimmy Oct 2022 #49

yep llashram Oct 2022 #47

I always ground my coffee. Fla Dem Oct 2022 #48

Whole beans from Biggby VGNonly Oct 2022 #50

I grind my own GenThePerservering Oct 2022 #55