Burr Coffee Grinders and Blade Coffee Grinders – 5 Key Differences

People who are serious about their coffee know that it’s no secret that freshly ground coffee beans make the best cup of coffee. If you are serious about the coffee you drink, then you really need to think about getting yourself a coffee grinder. But should you get a Burr Coffee Grinder or a Blade Coffee Grinder.

Here are 5 differences between these two types of coffee grinders to help you decide:

1. The main difference is the way in which they grind the beans. A burr coffee grinder has 2 cones with grooves in them that grip and grind the coffee beans to a desired fine-ness of grind. A blade coffee grinder has a spinning blade (much like a kitchen blender) that spins and chops the beans.
2. A burr coffee grinder can be set to grind the beans to exactly the level of fine-ness that you require.
3. It is hard to control how fine your coffee beans will be ground with a blade coffee grinder as it depends on how long you operate the grinder. Grinding the beans for too long in a blade coffee grinder can lead to overheating the beans and getting a burnt taste.
4. Burr grinders make more mess and are harder to clean than blade grinders which generally just need a quick wipe with a clean damp cloth.
5. A burr coffee grinder will be more expensive than a blade coffee grinder.

On the whole, it is the burr coffee grinder that come out on top for the quality and consistency of its grinding process. Overall, if you are a true coffee afficianodo who enjoys the whole ritual of making a coffee from beans to cup, then you would be better off getting a burr coffee grinder.

However if you are looking to minimize your costs and are not too concerned about the quality of the grind of your coffee beans, then you would probably be happy with a blade coffee grinder which would also be easier to maintain.

One of the most popular burr coffee grinders on the market is the Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill (CCM-16PC1). It costs about $40 and has some great reviews. it is outfitted with a heavy-duty motor and has 18 grind settings ranging from fine to extra-coarse – all controlled by a clearly marked and pleasantly clicking dial.

A good blade coffee grinder to have a look at is the KitchenAid Blade Coffee Grinder. It features a heavy-duty motor housing helps keep the grinder stable during operation.

The clear top cover is durable and the whole grinder is remarkably easy to clean with the bowl, blade, and top cover being able to go straight to the dishwasher for easy cleanup. The exterior wipes clean with a soft cloth.