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nadine_mn

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2. My opinion only...if you are going to grind your own

Thu Jan 24, 2013, 11:17 AM

Jan 2013

Beans, then you should buy them fresh. I haven't noticed much of a difference between pre-packages ground and whole beans. The benefit of grinding your own is you decide how fine the coffee is which does make a difference. Finer ground coffee is stronger than coarsely ground.

I like to buy my beans freshly roasted from a local coffee shop and have them grind them for me. That is kind of pricey (on my budget, half a pound is about $8) but its a nice treat! I do have a small grinder..you can get a decent one for under $20.

The best thing is to experiment! Have fun...your coffee journey should be all about finding what works best for you!

Mmmmmm coffee

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Attention coffee connoisseurs [View all] sadbear Jan 2013 OP

Yes, it is worth the investment. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #1

My opinion only...if you are going to grind your own nadine_mn Jan 2013 #2

I have had 2 inexpensive grinders (I also love fresh ground coffee). However..... northoftheborder Jan 2013 #3

Are they burr grinders? sadbear Jan 2013 #4

I don't know - I gave them away. I'll check into burr grinders. Thanks. northoftheborder Jan 2013 #5

I have a Capresso grinder and love it. GentryDixon Jan 2013 #12

I second the Capresso burr grinder. Jazzgirl Jan 2013 #14

Yes I think it is worth it... The empressof all Jan 2013 #6

Coffee grinders are cheap and I think it makes a big difference. cbayer Jan 2013 #7

the only major issue..once you go down the road, there is no turning back! NRaleighLiberal Jan 2013 #8

The post I authored in the Lounge has a lot of information on this subject Major Nikon Jan 2013 #9

fresh ground beans and FRESH cold water... grasswire Jan 2013 #10

Grinding the beans fresh makes a difference you will appreciate. guardian Jan 2013 #11

There's Peet's, and there's everything else. bif Jan 2013 #13

It's worth the investment to buy a cheap hand grinder, too Warpy Jan 2013 #15

I go with fresh ground beans, just enough for a pot. Keep the beans tight in the freezer. pinto Jan 2013 #16

I used to keep my coffee in the freezer, but after asking a specialty coffee place if...... northoftheborder Jan 2013 #17

I like 8 O'Clock coffee. Lugnut Jan 2013 #18

That's probably what I'll do. sadbear Jan 2013 #20

absolutely better - and a grinder is a good investment DrDan Jan 2013 #19