The coffee grinder is of crucial importance in the preparation of a proficient espresso coffee. Coffee grinders are distinguished by:
Level of automaticity
- manual: has an on/off switch and leaves the operator in full control of when and how much coffee to grind.-
- automatic: has a sensor that automatically sets the grinder in motion when the coffee reaches a threshold level or acts for a certain time depending on the drawdowns.
Types of grinders
- flat grinders: is the most commonly used type and has shorter average life
- conical grinders: has grinders tilted on different planes to achieve a more consistent grind. It has longer average life than those with flat grindstones.
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