Many coffee fans could tell you after a single sip just how their coffee had been brewed. And they could probably add whether the coffee had been done well or not. There are even those hardcore aficionados who could tell you how the coffee had been ground.

Best Manual Coffee Grinders Video

About Manual Coffee Grinders

Ground beans soon lose their freshness, and so many coffee drinkers opt to grind their coffee beans themselves. This is a perfect job for a small hand coffee grinder. These classic items, called box grinders, can grind small amounts of coffee beans perfectly. Box grinders come in two kinds, the traditional hand grinders that have propeller blades, and burr grinders that are not as popular. These grinders are easy to use and the grinding time depends on how finely you want the finished coffee beans to be. Aside from the nice, fresh coffee, manual coffee grinders are also nice decorative items to display in your kitchen. Not only do they add a lovely, vintage look to your kitchen’s decor, the scent of coffee will give a warm cozy feeling that will make you feel at home. The only downside is that hand grinders take some effort to use. Hand grinders do not have the motor of an electric grinder so you have to do the work yourself. It is worth the effort, as hand grinders tend to provide a more even grind. Some fans of these old school coffee grinders will point out that another benefit is that when you spend more time grinding each cup you will not be downing cup after cup! This will help you to show some restraint if you are one of those people who are trying to limit their caffeine intake. But unless you’re using it as a workout machine to buff up your arms, hand grinders are not really practical for grinding large amounts of coffee. If for some reason you want that much, you’re better off with an electric grinder.