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This season, the perfect holiday gift will be a multi setting all purpose coffee grinder, which will grind other kitchen food items such as spices, bread crumbs, nuts and dry herbs along with fine coffee. There are various types of coffee grinders available today and it is difficult to choose one with multiple features. There are some aspects that you need to consider before choosing a perfect coffee grinder. Let us discuss those aspects to make your job easier and also some of the best all purpose coffee grinders for you to choose from.

Things You Need to Consider

Type of blade

To blend and grind different food items, specific types of blades are used. There are two types of grinding, burr grinding and blade grinding. Blade grinding is meant for hard food items such as spices which slices and dices the food item and then converts it into a fine powder. Burr grinding, on the other end, grinds the food item between two burred plates. It grinds the food items to a uniform size of particles.

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Speed of the grinder

Different grinders are designed with the mechanism of different levels of speed. Rather than a high speed grinder, opt for a low speed grinder because it will prohibit the development of static charge. High speed grinders develop static charge due to the heat produced and it lets the food particles stick to the grinder. Low speed grinders grind the food items into a fine powder and help in easy cleaning.

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Weight of the grinder

It is really important to check the weight of the coffee grinder before purchasing it. A heavier coffee grinder should be the first priority due to the stability and durability. The “base” or the “body” of the coffee grinder accounts for the maximum weight of the coffee grinder. It will contain a motor that runs the grinding of the coffee. A large motor avoids overheating of the grinder and you can use it for maximum number of hours without worrying.A lighter and smaller coffee grinder will reach its limit after grinding just a few pounds of coffee or any other food item. Thus, it is important to check the weight and size of the grinder before purchase.

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Best All Purpose Coffee Grinders Available

Baratza Forte AP (All-Purpose) – Flat Ceramic Burr Coffee Grinder

This all purpose coffee grinder efficiently grinds coffee and other food items with great accuracy and uniform particle size. It uses the burr grinding technique and a 54 mm flat ceramic burr. The technique of grinding prepares finely ground coffee and food items that ultimately leaves you with ultimate taste and refreshing aroma. It also includes an all metal macro and micro adjustment system that secures the grind setting and grinds the food items with distinct settings to a fine uniform particle sized powder.

KRUPS F203 Spice and Coffee Grinder

This coffee and spice grinder is the ultimate home appliance when it comes to fine and accurate grinding. Incorporated with a 200- watt motor, it provides powerful grinding. It has a large storage inlet which allows up to 3 ounces of coffee to grind at a time. It provides 12 cups of finely ground coffee within seconds. The blades are stainless steel and allow uniform grinding of all types of kitchen food items including coffee, spices, nuts, grains and more.

Secura Electic Coffee & Spice Grinder

The Secura Coffee and Spice Grinder chops and grinds all types of kitchen food items with precision and accuracy. It comes with a built in smart overheat protection which protects the grinder from overheating and extends the lifespan of the appliance. An impressive feature about this grinder is the safety lock lid which ensures child safety and protection. The whole model is built of stainless steel, including the exterior body and the blades. The set also includes two removable stainless steel bowls, one being the grinder bowl and the other being the chopper bowl.

It is really important to choose a perfect and durable all purpose coffee grinder for proper grinding and appropriate taste. Invest wisely in a grinder that lasts long, grinds efficiently and provides satisfactory results.

“Even bad coffee is better than no coffee at all.”
― David Lynch

“Police work wouldn’t be possible without coffee,” Wallander said.
“No work would be possible without coffee.”
They pondered the importance of coffee in silence.”
― Henning Mankell, One Step Behind

Do you remember the days before posh coffee? The days when you just put your instant Nescafe in a cup and added milk and water? It is really hard to believe that there was a time when coffee wasn’t about baristas, Lavazza Coffee beans,mocha-chinos and flat whites, adding Monin syrups in caramel or vanilla flavour, waiting for the Christmas cups and generally spending your time in Starbucks and Costa. These days coffee is not just a drinnk, it is a world of coffee roasters, it is a world of blends, a real passion, and I am totally guilty of being as obsessed as the next person, with a caramel cortado, my drink of choice.

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So, my latest gift guide is dedicated to coffee lovers everywhere. From Nespresso coffee machines that unfortunately don’t come complete with George Clooney, to coffee grinders, milk frothers and your own takeaway cups, complete with a snowflake design, Christmas is a dream come true to coffee connoisseurs this year. These are gifts that are affordable, practical, and guaranteed to produce great tasting coffee, which will be great not just for the receiver, but for the designated drivers this year.

So if you are struggling to think of a gift for a loved one, and maybe you’re discussing it over a well earned cuppa, it may just be that the answer is actually staring you right in the face.

“As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?”
― Cassandra Clare, City of Ashes

Coffee Gifts for Coffee Lovers