Best electric coffee blade grinders according to redditors

A 12 dollar coffee grinder then go to an asian store and buy whole spices. Then get some small tupperware tubs to keep the whole spices in. You will make the cost of the grinder back in one trip. For what I would conventionally call spices.

• cumin
  
• coriander
  
• fennel seed
  
• turmeric (this will be ground already)
  
• Small dried red chillis
  
• mustard seed
  
• Onion seed
  
• Fenugreek
  
  Roughly in that order I guess.
  

The difference in flavour between fresh-ground and pre-ground is like night and day. Even the difference between spices ground in the last hour and three days before is astonishing.

To grind any spice: (1) dry roast on low flame, turning often to make sure there's no burning. (2) Once you start to smell the aromas, and the spice is nicely golden, remove from heat. (3) Once cool, grind (coffee grinders work great). (4) Try to consume at least some of it right away (no, not straight up).

A recipe I love and make often, which uses a fair number of spices is Andhra chicken fry. It illustrates perfectly the power of fresh-ground spices. If you make this with just-ground spices, you'll be blown away. And three days later, if you're lucky enough to have leftovers, this chicken will still be amazing, but you'll see that comparatively, it'll be a dull version of its former blazing avatar.

EDIT: typos, clarification

EDIT: a grinder like this works really well.

Additionaly:

I know you say that you "only started cooking in the last few months", but make sure you use the freshest spices available. If you have a cabinet (or drawer) full of supermarket spices which are a couple years old - in those cheap plastic bottles - toss them out and get some GOOD ones. I am lucky enough to live near one of the Penzey's Spices stores, but check with people in your city to see what is available.

Whole is better than pre-ground as well since the oils and volatile flavor compounds evaporate away over time once a spice has been ground. Get a coffee grinder to use ONLY for your spices not necessarily this model but something similar. EDIT: Make sure to give it a cleaning with a clean cloth between grinding say...cumin and cinnamon.

Toast your spices gently in a skillet for a minute over low heat just before you grind them. The difference between fresh-toasted whole cumin that you just ground, and a jar which has been sitting in the cabinet for a year is the difference between day and...floor-sweepings!

TL;DR: Buy fresh/whole spices, from a reputable source, grind them yourself just after a light toasting.

coffee grinder.

here's the one i use http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-E160BY-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00006IUX5/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411023135&sr=8-2&keywords=coffee+grinder

Is this the one you are referring to: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FBYRMQ/ref=pd_aw_sims_2?pi=SY115

The main issue I have with coffee grinders (besides the noise and need for a power source) is kief getting stuck in the nooks and crannies.

I use this $18 coffee grinder and I can make powder out of a cup in under 15 seconds.

Yes, but save your money: http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-E160BY-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00006IUX5/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1321896631&sr=1-2

Literally everyone who is really in to espresso says the grinder is more important than the machine. Using freshly roasted (max ~2 weeks from roast date, 4-7 days is usually ideal) and freshly ground coffee (ground immediately before use) with a grinder that is designed for espresso (a baratza vario is a common recommendation) will do a LOT to improve your coffee. The grinder may not intuitively seem that important, but it really is. Blade grinders are especially bad, you want to look at burr grinders. If price and space is a concern there are a few manual burr grinders that do a good job and arent that expensive. If you can swing it the OE Lido 2/3 grinders are supposed to be excellent, and are much cheaper than an electric grinder of similiar quality (here is their website). They also take up very little counter space. In your OP you said you just bought a secura electric grinder, are you referring to this one? If so I'd really recommend returning it and saving up for something better....you will not be happy with the results that grinder will give for espresso.

The difference between using pre-ground from the grocery store and freshly roasted / freshly ground is an extreme difference. I cannot stress this enough. You will pretty much never get an excellent shot with grocery store pre-ground.

As u/WP8FTW mentioned, the baratza sette will be coming out soon (within a month) and looks very promising for an espresso grinder (assuming you want an electric grinder and not a manual one like the lido). I would seriously consider returning the secure electric grinder and saving up for one of those. If you do consider the sette though perhaps wait a month or two after release so others can real-world test it. This will also give you a bit of time to save up the required money for it.

http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-E160BY-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00006IUX5

I got mine for $11 and it works perfectly. I just apply the grind button 3 - 4 times in short, one-second bursts. It also spins all the kief out for easy collection and has a retractable cord!

The one I bought is actually the cheapest coffee grinder I could find at local stores with a removable grinding chamber. It seems to have no problems grinding things to a nice fine powder. Here is a link to the same one I bought.

So search for "spice grinder" instead? Unless this isn't what you're looking for.

Five easy steps to a good cup.

1. Buy only medium or lighter roast WHOLE bean coffee.
   1a. Smell the bag through the pin hole vent before purchase. Bitter coffee will smell bitter or burnt.
   
2. Freeze the whole bean coffee in its container.
   2a. It slows the bittering process caused by exposure of the oils to oxygen.
   
3. Grind it at home in a BURR MILL grinder.
   3a. Let the beans reach room temperature before grinding, or the grinder will clog (condensation + grinds = paste).
   3b. Only grind enough for one brew at a time.
   3c. Stay clear of CHOPPERS, as they don't increase the surface area of the coffee as much as a BURR MILL does.
   
4. Brew using your preferred method.
   4a. Even drip coffee is far better with these steps.
   
5. Enjoy.
   

I fucking hate the tin it comes with. It always gets stuck because the design of the grinder itself is fundamentally flawed.

There's a small lip that traps weed in the grinder. If you give the grinder a smack against a hard surface when you're done using it, you'll find that a not insignificant amount of weed was trapped inside it.

So you place your grinder in the tin, the weed escapes and the tin gets humid, sticky and gummed down.

Which is extra annoying because if you're not at home, you often don't have your other grinder or a place to store this excess weed. So you either have to waste it (rip) or keep it in the tin which causes this.

Do yourself a favour and just buy a cheap coffee grinder and just store the ground weed in a pill bottle or something. Weed that's on the drier side is better to vape anyway so you shouldn't worry too much about using freshly ground stuff like you do when rolling a joint.

Fold a envelope out of a regular peace of paper throw your schrooms in there crush the shit it of them and.... Boom jobs done however if that isn't working for you buy a small coffee grinder like this one https://www.amazon.com/Barsetto-Coffee-Grinder-Electric-Stainless/dp/B07HSVR2Z8/ref=mp_s_a_1_13_sspa?keywords=coffee+grinder&qid=1573990212&sr=8-13-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNVBBQkFLNUxHNlc3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjQyOTI1R0VaNllNSFVKSDNGJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwODUwNDgxT1ZLRjk2OTdFWlc5JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Whole spices are great - they last for years, and if you buy them at ethnic groceries they tend to be dirt cheap. I keep 50 or so around and use this guy because I'm too lazy to grind them by hand.

I find that dried herbs are better in some applications. Fresh thyme and rosemary are great stuff, but if I'm using one of them in a sauce that's going to simmer for a long time I sometimes want the spicier, deeper flavor that you get from dried. And don't even think about trying to sprinkle fresh oregano on my pozole - that's just wrong. There are herbs that should never be dried (parsley, for example), but with others fresh vs. dried is like onions vs. shallots - they're similar but different, and there's a place for each.

I am a 3 time a day user for medical reasons. I use this https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-BCG111OB-Blade-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B003WIZ5PC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=kitchenaid+coffee+grinder&qid=1562701281&s=gateway&sprefix=Kitchen+aid+coffee+&sr=8-3

Along with these https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-Bcgsga-Grinder-Accessory-Stainless/dp/B00FGBKUSK/ref=pd_aw_fbt_79_3/147-3352185-3424207?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00FGBKUSK&pd_rd_r=959e21b1-a281-11e9-8f63-f9ddbf2e0684&pd_rd_w=OudDU&pd_rd_wg=HIsv6&pf_rd_p=3ecc74bd-d08f-44bd-96f3-d0c2b89f563a&pf_rd_r=WNRYSQFT9FTRJQ4M8AQF&psc=1&refRID=WNRYSQFT9FTRJQ4M8AQF


This allows me to grind multiple days worth very fine with minimal loss.

Not sure why that person deleted their post, but a mini mill like that would be fine. Honestly, I spent years using a spice mill. It wasn't until I was going into a pour over competition that I upgraded to a legit coffee grinder, and even then it's a simple barratza encore. The spice mill I used was maybe $14 new at target. So check this out... not high quality mind you, definitely is in its price point, but this is better than pre-ground, or a spice mill.


https://smile.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-80365-Hands-Free-Platinum/dp/B000FBYRMQ/ref=sr_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1473115693&sr=1-7&keywords=coffee+grinder


As for a pour over cone? My ceramic v60 was $12 on amazon, I have a melita cone, plastic that was $3 on amazon, and I have a kalita wave that was $1 at goodwill.

1469, Because that is how much I got. :)

I'm getting a kitchenaide mixer with my tax money, and would love to add a coffee/spice grinder to my collection. :)

BPC was a big help for me in starting Keto, and it has been hugely motivating for me to stay on Keto. It's delicious. In the beginning when I was having carb cravings I would remind myself that I could have BPC, but BPC + a pastry wasn't possible. The caffeine buzz from BPC is a lot... clearer, is the only way I can describe it. I don't experience the 10am crash the way I did with regular coffee, either.

I use my AeroPress and Magic Bullet. Sometimes I use my Coffee Grinder to grind he beans, but lately I've been using pre-ground beans. If you use an AeroPress, you'll want the coffee ground for an espresso maker.

I use grassfed unsalted butter (sometimes salted adds a zing to the taste but I'm not a fan), Trader Joe's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, a raw egg (for protein -- I get migraines and protein in the morning is essential in warding them off) and 1/4 teaspoon of Ghiradelli Baking Cocoa. Whip it up for 30 seconds and life is glorious.

The BPC and drinking water keep me full from about 6:45 am until 11:30.

The AeroPress is good because you can make one cup at a time, so it conserves coffee grounds. You can also bring it anywhere - it's a portable espresso/coffee maker. Some people put sugar-free sweetners in the coffee, but I prefer to avoid them. If you drink it without the sweetner after a while you get used to the taste anyway.

You need this coffee grinder for all those mornings after you party like a rock star.

This is my hack for grinding lots of pepper. I'm not a fan of the twisty-top style pepper mills in the first place, but they're especially ill-suited for massive pepper needs. And if you're doing this regularly enough, get a coffee mill that's dedicated to taking care of spices and use that.

At first I was like, "Nigga you high," but then I googled it. Fuck grinders, I'm getting one.

ive used this one that comes with 2 bowls, one for coffee one for spices

Spend a little more and get a coffee grinder with a removable bowl.

http://smile.amazon.com/KitchenAid-BCG111OB-Blade-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B003WIZ5PC

I spent even a bit more on this kit that came with extra bowls.

http://smile.amazon.com/KitchenAid-BCG211OB-Blade-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00CT9XZMA/

Best investment I ever made

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-SG-10-Electric-Spice-and-Nut-Grinder/dp/B001C2GWTI

This....this....this....THIS....

I've had this for about 8 years now and it still running strong. It worked so good I bought a second one to grind nugs in...that one's lasted for over 5 years. You will NEVER EVER use another grinder for nugs after this one.

Woah, I've heard of vitamixes before but thats great that they can last for years and years! Have you tried a coffee grinder? I'm sure you can find them cheap, maybe even at a goodwill or a garage sale. I've seen on the food network that they use them for spices as well as coffee and it makes the spices into almost a dust. However you may not be able to do much at a time.

Electric coffee grinder
https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Coffee-Grinder-80335R/dp/B005EPRFKO/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=electric+coffee+grinder&qid=1573276453&sprefix=electric+coff&sr=8-4

this guy

Dump everything(dry) in there and it turns the shit to dust.

yeah, i think it's basically just your body saying "something's not quite right, get this out of me!" but if you do a little more research i'm sure there's a better explanation.

also, the taste can be... an experience. i would highly suggest getting a small coffee/spice grinder if you don't have anything similar already. that way you can turn them into a fine powder, take them all at once. they're usually a pain in the ass to chew, very tough and fibrous, and turning them into a powder will probably ease any digestion or gastrointestinal issues.

i usually kinda enjoy how strong they taste, but the last time i had some, you should've seen my face. like i was just eating the least enjoyable thing a person had ever put into their mouth, hah. they were the best ones i'd ever had, though. look up a "lemon shot" they're pretty good.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EPRFKO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mkKUDbJE5WJ70

this is what i was talking about.
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-SG-10-Electric-Spice-and-Nut-Grinder/dp/B001C2GWTI

It's awesome. Much better than a coffee grinder for large amounts, I can grind 500g of sugar in about 15 minutes.

I use a spice and nut grinder that is awesome for grinding whole spices. It’s not overly expensive nor space consuming, but I did mainly get it for making indian food, that requires more fresh whole spice grinding, or for grinding things like toasted coconut flakes. I have also used it for grinding toasted nuts for desserts. It cleans up fairly easy with a damp wipe (for the non-dishwasher-safe parts).

The first time ever I used pretty high quality stuff, but the other times it was just regular, nothing spectacular. I used a coffee grinder to bust it up. These things knock the crystals off the weed as well, so i brushed all those into the mix as well. You could make a decent tray of brownies with 14g of decent buds. You just have to eat a little more of it. I think if you ate the equivalent of 1g in a brownie then you would feel pretty high, so 14 grams would make 14 brownies. The high is really good, make sure you don't have anything to do for 8 hours or so.

I used this when I was still in school and couldn't splurge on a nicer grinder. Its better than most blades and a snap to clean.

Sorry for the long links. This is the grinder that I got - definitely only able to grind a small bit of beans at a time, but i didn’t wanna go whole hog before I was able to decide if I wanted to continue. Only grind for 10 seconds to keep them coarse. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076FJ92M4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

After that, I put the grinds in a plastic pitcher at 1 oz to 1 cup of water. Let that seep for 24 hours. Then pour it through this - filters out all of the grind: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07772LL6V?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

This makes a concentrate, which I mix about 1:1 with water.

For beans, I’m kind of indifferent. My coffee situation is moreso using it for the caffeine, but I’m sure better beans will give you a better concentrate.

This works much better IMO and it's a fraction of the price. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IUX5/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cheap in price, not in quality. This shit grinds my abv to a powder in a few seconds and is super small for storage.

I had an ESAM4200 and I thought it was rubbish. I think the two main issues where the grinder not going fine enough and the water not being hot enough or consistent. It used to give watery under extracted espresso.

If that was my max budget and I wanted milk based drinks I would get grinder, moka pot and a milk plunger. This is what I replaced my ESAM with while I saved for proper gear.

Bialetti Brikka 4 Cup Espresso Maker with Cream Valve https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001DJT7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fi7JxbV7097A6

Bialetti Tuttocrema Milk Frother https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001IXA4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xj7Jxb9E44BEK

Dualit 75015 Coffee Grinder, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005VBNSJ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Xk7JxbKP9TTJM

Note: the grinder won't grind fine enough for a real espresso machine, but it's fine for using with a moka pot, if you want a better grinder the Eureka Mignon would be a good choice.

If I had to pick between the two machines you posted I would pick the Melitta, but only because I already had an ESAM.

I have one like this. Great for small quantities and love the metal containers for curry paste and chilli mix, which eventually discolour plastic containers.

I use a food processor for flakes, but bought this grinder from Amazon recently for fine grind and it works great for small batches, https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001C2GWTI/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_N2SwDbYJZF553

Op_ http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IUX5/ref=twister_B00GVJUWAC much cheaper than any spice grinder and works twice as well.

I mostly use either a small mortar and pestle (small amounts) or a cheap blade-style coffee grinder - ideally, get one with a removable metal bowl, which makes it way easier to clean.

This coffee grinder is $13 :)

Lucky 13

To extract the most cannabinoids you will also want the most surface area possible so the finer the weed is ground the better. If you break it up in a normal grinder that'll be just fine. I like to use a coffee bean grinder, but i've heard food processors can also work.

Here's an example coffee grinder, no need for anything fancy:
http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-E160B-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00006IUX5/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1314115218&sr=8-3

Damn, was available this morning, oh well. So I was thinking of ordering these.

press ginder pot

Only thing I am unsure about is the grinder.

Right, I think most coffee grinders are a bit too small. I've cracked the plastic housing of one before by putting in a whole cinnamon stick - like an idiot.

Now I use this spice grinder, not quite powerful enough for heavy nuts grinding, but it easily replaces the mortar and pestle for dry spices (which I still use for crushing herbs and garlic).

I have noticed that if I get whole coffee beans and grind them right before I make the coffee it's so much better. I still use a regular coffee machine and not a french press yet, but I find just grinding the beans at home makes a huge difference! I use this grinder: http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-E160B-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00006IUX5/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1310501169&sr=8-3 which only grinds about 2-3 tbsp of coffee at a time (2-3 cups worth) but it's really simple and quiet.

If you need/want to chop up fast and you would normally have access to a power point when you smoke, you could use a coffee grinder and then a pair of scissors if it isn't chopped up enough. Works in seconds and normally pretty well, plus the kief catches right on the lid so it's easy to store. I got mine from K-Mart for $13 AUD but I don't know about other countries prices, sorry.

Edit: Link to Amazon for a $15 grinder, can hold up to 2.3 ounces of "beans"

>conical burr grinder

Any reason why I should rebuy a grinder over the cheap grinder I have?

The only thing I wish it had was the ability to grind more beans at once since I do cold brew and each batch uses ~285grams of coffee.

Any small, cheap coffee grinder will do.

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Like this.

http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-80365-Hands-Free-Platinum/dp/B000FBYRMQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1301365141&sr=8-8

I have that model hamilton beach blade grinder and I also agree with shaking it to improve consistency. I know it's not the best grinder but I'm under employed right now and can't afford better. As soon as I get a decent IT job a burr grinder will be the first lifestyle upgrade I'll purchase so this thread is being saved for future use.

I currently brew with a french press, an aero, a bodum mocha pot and a shitty drip brew. The mocha is my favorite, I just wish it was a bit bigger so I could get a full mug.

What do you think of this grinder friend?
KitchenAid BCG111OB Blade Coffee Grinder - Onyx Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WIZ5PC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JEtFDb9Y283KK

https://smile.amazon.com/Quiseen-One-Touch-Electric-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00WF86ZIG/ref=sr_1_5?fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1568411928&refinements=p_72%3A1248915011&rnid=289750&s=kitchen&sr=1-5

oh wow ok, because I actually just bought a 50 dollar 3.0" sharpstone grinder but freakin somehow dropped it which I never do and it basically dented and when I bent it back it's threading won't align. I wanted a better way anyhow and because of you I shall buy a coffee grinder. or maybe this one or this one lol I can't wait. Thank you for the help =)

I know it doesn't help with the problem but for french press it gets the job done. We might upgrade in a few months when we move to our own apartment and don't have roommates to accommodate space for.
Cuisinart DCG-20BK Coffee Bar Coffee Grinder, Black DISCONTINUED BY MANUFACTURER https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004S9CY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ncFwCbAGQE047

I got so sick of that, and the edges getting sticky and making it impossible to turn, that I switched to one of [these] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SB8M0E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KQ5MybGJ9RXD0). It's awesome, I can grind like a full quarter at once if I want, and it can get super fine for vapes if you let it go longer.

I've used an electric coffee bean grinder I got from the grocery store for several years. It was only ~$20 and it reliably gives me a nice grind in 20-30 seconds.

Edit: this is the grinder I use, only difference is mine's black - Cuisinart DCG-20N Coffee Bar Coffee Grinder, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004S9CX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_h1GOybF32V2GS

Electric. I have the Kitchenaid Coffee Grinder. You can actually buy separate spice grinder attachments for it.

https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-BCG211OB-Blade-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00CT9XZMA/

1. Get you a pack of these capsules.
   
2. Get a cheap coffee grinder and grind up all of your AVB with a few pulses of the grinder. Note: Do not grind it down too much.
   
3. Fill each capsule
   
4. Take with a glass of milk. Enjoy!

I have an old Very old (15 years or so) KA coffee grinder. think I paid like $25 for it then. but it still does a GREAT job grinding up spices (mostly black pepper) I usually will shake a little as it is grinding. just to make sure nothing is getting stuck under the blade

This looks nice

https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-BCG211OB-Blade-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00CT9XZMA/ref=sr_1_5?

Hey man, save money and time, buy an electric coffee grinder. I got mine for 9 dollars and it saves me so much time. It also separates the kief really well! It grinds the herb into an almost powder like state.

This one is 15 bucks but still cheaper than most traditional grinders.

http://www.amazon.ca/Proctor-Silex-E167CY-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B002SB8M0E/ref=sr_1_22?s=kitchen-substore&ie=UTF8&qid=1414459477&sr=1-22

$15 for the future

If your budget is tight, get some 8 O'clock Columbian whole bean. You can get 2 lbs for like $12-13 at Walmart. Then, get a cheap grinder. It won't be burr quality but anything will be better than pre-ground cans. I use this one by Hamilton Beach. It's like $25-$30 but in the past when I was totally broke I got by for years in the past with a cheap $10 Black & Decker blade grinder.

Stick to your french press. The trick with these grinders is even though they're automatic, just grind it for like 2 seconds, stop, shake it a bit to level out, and do it again until you have a grind that's the consistency you want. I tend to do medium-coarse, probably coarser than needed even for french press, but it's how I like it.

Basic technique including my favorite beans:

beans

grinder

french press

boil 3.5 cups water.

fill grinder even with top and grind. just a few seconds. Don't powder it. pour in french press.

pour water over ground beans, stir, put the lid on but don't plunge.

After four minutes, plunge.

Heaven.

You can get a small electric grinder for really cheap at Walmart or target or even on Amazon. Here's the link to the one I have. Works great, takes up very little room, and isn't super loud! When I'm too broke to get gourmet while bean and grind at home, I get folgers breakfast blend and make in the drip brewer on the counter top. Totally gets the job done!

Mr. Coffee IDS57-4 Coffee Grinder, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005OTXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UrO4yb3Z87RP0

is [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-E160BY-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00006IUX5/ref=lp_289750_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1418827858&sr=1-3) a good grinder and [this] (http://www.amazon.com/French-Press-Coffee-Maker-size/dp/B0084ORV60/ref=sr_1_13?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1418827942&sr=1-13&keywords=french+press) a good beginner kit all together?

It's not great with small quantities. I use it maybe 5 times per year which is why I wondered what OP wanted to grind in a M&P. I would probably only use a MP 5 times a year at the most.

Mine is a Cuisinart that I bought about 15 years ago like this. https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DCG-20N-Coffee-Grinder-White/dp/B00004S9CX/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1496209762&sr=1-3&keywords=cuisinart+coffee+grinder

Here's a similar one I found that you can get in the US: https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-80335-Fresh-Grind-Grinder/dp/B005EPRFKO. It works great!

31 days for Augustus.

August is amazing as on the 11th there of it I celebrate my having grace the world with birth. It is a beautiful day, celebrated by all. After all, the gift of Kim is the gift that keeps on giving.

Aaaaand this should close the case.

https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-80393-Custom-Grinder/dp/B0743STL26/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1504151624&sr=8-4&keywords=hamilton+coffee+grinder

Gear

• Bialetti combo espresso / drip coffee machine
  
• Aeropress
  
• Hario mini mill grinder
  
• Blade digital pocket scale
  
• Cuisinart blade grinder
  
• Yeti Rambler Lowball
  
• Some plastic pour over thing
  
• Monin toffee nut syrup
  
• Bodum french press
  
• Wine rack
  
  Coffee!
  
  
• Stumptown Trapper Creek
  
• Counter Culture Slow Motion
  
• Verve Vancouver
  
• Toby's Estate Ghost Town

Cuisineart Coffee Bar Grinder.

It's super easy. It's essentially a blender / food processor that is built for coffee beans.

The nice part is that the level of grind is controlled by how long you hold it down, like a blender. So you can go very course down to "baby powder / Turkish coffee" level very easily.

The onyl bad part is the lid gets grinds stuck on it from the oils.

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I've had one for over 5 years. Still works great.

That may be true but I'd start disregarding amazon reviews for the most part. Some good grinders score lower than they should and many MANY crappy grinders score better than they should

For instance https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-BCG111OB-Blade-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B003WIZ5PC

This grinder is a not good at all. Incredibly inconsistent and terrible, I'd have my coffee preground before I bought this grinder. 4.5 stars from over 1000 people

This grinder on the other hand :https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LW8122Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481243469&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=baratza+encore&dpPl=1&dpID=41g1KqxBoRL&ref=plSrch

This is the best entry level grinder for less than 200 usd, only 4 stars. Just ignore those reviews

i use this one https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-SG-10-Electric-Spice-and-Nut-Grinder/dp/B001C2GWTI. Not only does it grind spices well, but i use it to chop small amounts of herbs, puree a tomato or two, make small amounts of Indian chutneys, make garlic-ginger paste, and much more.

In a typical grocery store it can be in a number of places, most commonly in the "health food" aisle or with the gluten-free flours. If you don't see it, ask someone who works there because it's one of those items that could fit into a number of different aisles.

The best place to get flax seed is in bulk stores. It's easy to find there and much cheaper than in grocery stores.

I grind mine with an electric coffee bean grinder that cost $10. Looks something like this. On a side note, electric grinders are also great for grinding spices.

Electric coffee grinder is cheap.. Pick one up at walmart or amazon for under $15. http://www.amazon.com/Quiseen-One-Touch-Electric-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00WF86ZIG/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1454135779&sr=1-2&keywords=electric+coffee+grinder&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011

For a manual pepper mill, I use this guy, and it's been solid and easy to grip with wet hands etc. for years. Key to a good manual mill is steel mechanism.

COLE & MASON Capstan Wood Pepper Grinder - Wooden Mill Includes Precision Mechanism, 6.5 inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CUTL2Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XTfXzbPYF45GG

For larger amounts, I just use an electric coffee bean grinder (plug-in), with the bonus that it can handle other large spices as well(nutmeg, rosemary, allspice, etc.). This guy gives me about 1/3 cup in ground spices/pepper, I often blend various types of peppercorn to match with specific dishes.

Quiseen One-Touch Electric Coffee Grinder. Grinds Coffee Beans, Spices, Nuts and Grains - Durable Stainless Steel Blades (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WF86ZIG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gYfXzbAE2HRYD

On mine, both washers had the raised inner ring facing upwards when the grinder is standing up. So the raised inner ring was facing the bearing on the bottom and the crank on the top. I have disassembled mine before, so I can have switched one of them around. Looking at various photos, it seems like the bottom one is at least correct, but some might show the upper one the other way around, so both the raised rings are facing the bearings.

I don't know if this picture helps, or if it's made using the same parts as now. http://www.comandantegrinder.com/images/drawing.jpg

Found more pictures: https://coffeemask.com/produkt/1810/COMANDANTE-C40-MK3-NITRO-BLADE-stalowy-reczny-mlynek-do-kawy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MXDFPHL

http://cafesolution.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/%EB%8B%88%ED%8A%B8%EB%A1%9C%EB%B8%94%EB%A0%88%EC%9D%B4%EB%93%9C-%EC%98%81%EC%83%813%EC%A0%84.jpg

Go Ben!

fresh coffee is a necessity

:/ cheap one

http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-80365-Hands-Free-Platinum/dp/B000FBYRMQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376327553&sr=8-2&keywords=Coffee+grinder

Ive also been using the second to coursest setting which could be another problem right?

From Season 3: Weekend Brunch

TESTING NOTES


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WINNER
Rated as RECOMMENDED:

• Capresso Cool Grind, Model 501 - $19.99
  
  > Has large capacity and a deep cup, the features we value most in a blade grinder. Some large pieces of bean were left after grinding, however.
  
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  Three others were also rated as RECOMMENDED:
  
  
• Krups Fast-Touch Coffee Mill, Model 203 - $19.99
  
  > No cord wrap, but excellent fit between lid and base. Grinds fine, yet does not create excessive amount of coffee dust.
  
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• Mr. Coffee Coffee Grinder, Model IDS55 - $13.99
  
  > Nice deep lid prevents the (unevenly) ground coffee from spilling. No cord wrap
  
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• Braun Aromatic Coffee Grinder, Model KSM2B - $20.18
  
  > Tended to grind on the fine side, rarely leaving large chunks of bean. Did create a noticeable quantity of coffee dust, though.
  
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  NOT RECOMMENDED:
  
  
• Proctor-Silex Fresh Grind Coffee Grinder, Model E160B
  
• Cuisinart Coffee Bar Coffee Grinder, Model DCG-20BK
  
• Starbucks Barista Blade Grinder
  
• Braun Coffee/Espresso Mill, Model KMM30
  
• Capresso Burr Grinder, Model 551

I use this cheap Cusinart grinder. Works great for spices as well as nuts. (I use it for grinding espresso beans, too, and I'm happy with the results, though most coffee geeks would probably not find this use acceptable.)

It has metal blades, not ceramic, and a very shallow bowl that's removable, so it's easy to clean. You want a small grinder for spices, because you usually grind only small amounts, and you want the blades to reach everything. Food processors are too big, even smaller ones like the NutriBullet.

This is exactly what I came to this thead for. I got this cheap grinder for $8, but with a little practice it has never let me down.

I also have one of these with a mason attachment for freshness. Even ground aromatics can stay fresh for up to a year.

Dualit 75015 - £77 burr grinder. If you're on a tight budget this is about the best you can get away with in terms of quality to price ratio.

If you'd use a tortilla press, then you'll probably get a lot of use out of a citrus squeezer. I feel like the lever kind gets you the most juice, and the orange ones do lemon and limes just as well.

Microplane -- great for citrus zests, spices, ginger and garlic. I like to have one with slightly bigger holes for cheese as well --- the microplane makes really fine, fluffy cheese that basically disappears when it melts, and sometimes that's not what you want.

Seconding a cast iron skillet --- great for so many things, searing steak, frying chicken, bacon, stews.

Tongs --- tongs, a spatula and a wooden spoon and you can basically cook anything

Fine mesh strainer --- can use for pasta or whatnot, but it's also great for things like gravy or pan sauces where you want plup to get through but no chunks of stuff

probe thermometer --- super handy for meats.

Nice to have: Coffee grinder. Awesome for spices --- you can buy whole spices, which keep their flavor much longer and are way cheaper. The difference between, say, cumin from a jar and cumin seeds you toast and grind fresh --- it's ridiculous. Mortar and pestle, same deal --- there's some kinds of sauces, like mole or Thai curries, that you get much better flavor when you use a mortar and pestle. You can usually get them pretty cheap at Asian or Latin American groceries.

You don't need a burr grinder, a spinning blade will do the trick. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005OTXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kQeaBbMN9FNNE

I'd suggest throwing it it in a coffee grinder if you can spring $10, something like this would do well?

Either way, just looking out for your buds ;)

I was referring to this style grinder. Which is only really good for percolators or grinding pepper for cooking.

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I use glass jars for smaller amounts together with a small ebay $1 hygrometer and a 8g 62% humidipack

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087ZNDZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For larger amounts I use paperbags for storage, place them in a weather-tight plastic box, which is my humidor, together with a wireless hygrometer sensor and a large humidipack.

Use an electric herb grinder with a metal bowl if you vape for the right grind, mechanical small ones are crap.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E4KLW3Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I then use small glass dishes with lids you would use for snacks or sauces to store the grinded weed next to the vape for 1-2 days.

A coffee grinder does this much easier than a mortar and pestle. I have one similar (looks the same other than color) to this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SB8M0E/ref=s9_top_hd_bw_bx8Bj_g79_i3

Also do you prefer flakes over ground? Seems like flakes are usually more popular... Any idea why? I don't grind my peppers into super fine powder but I grind mine at least as fine as your "ground pepper" Usually a little finer.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DCG-20N-Coffee-Grinder-White/dp/B00004S9CX

it's discontinued but there's about a million versions of it, works perfect

I have one of these. https://www.amazon.ca/KitchenAid-BCG111OB-Coffee-Grinder-Black/product-reviews/B003WIZ5PC/ref=dpx_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1

Would not recomend it. Kind of a pain to use and grinds it uneven.