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Do You Grind Your Coffee?

Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:21:59 GMT

I've just recently discovered how much better the coffee tastes, when you grind it yourself.

I love Tim Hortons but wow, from a bean to the cup makes it fruity and delicious! I used to use their processed grind and it was tasty, but this is so much better.

The only problem is the dog barking when I start the grinder. He hates the vacuum, too.

Re: Do You Grind Your Coffee?

nyc1 — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:26:29 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia I only purchase beans and always grind them myself. I have said for years, that the coffee grinder is one of the most used appliances in my house!!!

I send away for all kinds of beans, and love to experiment, sometimes combining some of them and making my own blend.

What kind of grinder did you purchase.

Can you put the dog in another area of the house when you grind your beans? Maybe grind enough for two days so you don't have to do it every time you want coffee.

Re: Do You Grind Your Coffee?

Travone — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:31:45 GMT

Always. I also like to blend my own based on what I want that day

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Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:34:49 GMT

I have a Bodum (it's not the fine grinder, just a single blade) - that will be an upgrade. It's a cute appliance though, and suits me well right now.

Yes, I see that I can grind some "extra" and seal it away in a lock n lock. Not hard at all and so much better! Fun to play with.

@nyc1 your response is appreciated.. The dog is getting used to it and, he's getting older, so his energy is diminishing.

Re: Do You Grind Your Coffee?

Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:43:59 GMT

@Travone wrote:
Always. I also like to blend my own based on what I want that day

Wow! I had no idea how much better coffee should be.

I like a medium roast. Don't like bitter, don't like dark. i use a single cup Frigidaire brewer for me, a Kalorik brew-through for DH. Good grief. I think we're at the stopping point.

And how many mugs do we own? I know for me, it's too many.

Tim Hortons all the way. Perf.

Re: Do You Grind Your Coffee?

ValuSkr — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:52:20 GMT

I don't have a dog, but still don't use my grinder. Pre-ground coffee is okay for me, as I'm not an aficionado.

Re: Do You Grind Your Coffee?

Rockycoast — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:54:55 GMT

Yes! We grind coffee beans every morning for our coffee. Have been doing it for decades. We like flavored beans more than just plain beans. Just a little splash of half and half, no sugar and I am a happy camper.

ETA- We use a Capresso burr grinder for the beans.

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Drlinda — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:09:00 GMT

Have a cuisinart. It will grind beans or use pods. When in a hurry pop in a pod. Otherwise grind my favorite Kona coffee.

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Yahooey — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:17:27 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia

i went down the rabbit hole when i needed a coffee grinder for cold brew

i had whole beans ground at place of purchase or bought pre ground

i found Gale from Seattle Coffee Gear - saw a lot of their youtube videos

settled on a beginner conical burr grinder

at the time with coupon - just about 100.00

i just google my grinder - just in case you are interested

i dont grind everyday - i do a small container - sometimes it is cold brew and sometimes it is pourover - i dont own drip - french press etc

my first coffee maker was the keurig that was LOUD with no bells or whistiles

i got rid of it although it still worked

enjoy! hth

Re: Do You Grind Your Coffee?

Eileen in Virginia — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:37:35 GMT

I've been grinding beans for my morning mug of coffee for years. I used to like Folgers beans until I couldn't find them anymore. Now I use 8 o'clock beans. I use pre-ground coffee when we go on vacation. It's okay, but I can't wait to get back for the real deal!

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haddon9 — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:49:54 GMT

Yes but not everyday. I will grind enough for about a week and put the ground beans in a plastic container.

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kate2357 — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:07:01 GMT

Yes, I have been grinding coffee beans for over 40 years. My best purchase was of a burr grinder Starbucks used to offer. I like that I can have a consistent grind without fuss.

The only issue I ever had was when we had a long power outage and I had nothing but whole beans. But I figured out a way to smash those beans and make cowboy coffee. Lol.

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PinkyPetunia — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:14:31 GMT

I tried it many years ago. While I thought the coffee was better, I was too lazy and gave it up. Now I buy beans in Costco and grind the whole bag in the store using their grinder. Works for me.

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Pezzie — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:23:06 GMT

Our neighbor is a coffee aficionado, and roasts his own beans. He sources from different countries and when it's roasting day, the aroma it produces is wonderful. DH now buys beans from him, and grinds his own every morning. DH loves it. I don't drink it, because DH likes his coffee more robust, while I prefer it more light to medium strength. So, I do Nespresso pods and we are both happy, not starting the day griping about coffee strength or lack thereof. Lol

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River Song — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:31:01 GMT

I use a Krups coffee mill that I bought 30 years ago, says it was made in Hong Kong on the bottom! When's the last time you saw something made in Hong Kong, lol? Anyway, I keep waiting for this grinder to stop working but it seems to be indestructible.

I grind enough beans to last me a week because I'm too lazy to grind beans every morning. I store the ground coffee in a small opaque ceramic jar with a locking clamp on the lid. Plastic containers are waterproof but not vapor proof. Amazon sells stainless canisters with airtight lids for storing coffee, all different sizes.

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RollTide2008 — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:46:30 GMT

No, I think it's messy and my coffee isn't consistent like when I buy ground coffee. It's really just a vehicle for the hazelnut creamer anyway.

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Mimi NY — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:01:54 GMT

Was wondering I been spending a lot of $$$$$ on bottles of Cold Brew coffee and was thinking of "TRYING" to start making my own .I think you need a certain ground of coffee and know a cold brew drip container.Any help is welcome and thanks .

Re: Do You Grind Your Coffee?

JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:07:25 GMT

@Mimi NY wrote:
Was wondering I been spending a lot of $$$$$ on bottles of Cold Brew coffee and was thinking of "TRYING" to start making my own .I think you need a certain ground of coffee and know a cold brew drip container.Any help is welcome and thanks .

@Mimi NY It's super simple to make cold brew. I do it all the time. I use whatever ground coffee I have, mesh bags I bought on Amazon, and a 64 oz. glass jar. I usually do two different flavors at a time. I found pour spout lids on Amazon too, that are convenient and fit the jar well. The jars fit on my refrigerator door.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:58:58 GMT

I like all kinds of flavored coffee. DH will drink anything and doesn't care. Many years ago I bought an inexpensive grinder and did my own all the time. Then we started down the Keurig path and I gave up grinding. I agree, fresh ground has better flavor. I still like my flavored coffee but buy it that way. I'm sure it degrades a bit before I can use it all since I have a decent variety - these days I'm drinking an assortment of Bones coffee.. If I could get a small grinder, I'd consider grinding again. I'd really like a bigger professional grinder, but one more appliance out on the counter is a no for me (unless I can come up with a plan to rearrange my counters) ☕️

Re: Do You Grind Your Coffee?

Yahooey — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:28:15 GMT

@Mimi NY

I use the OXO Cold Brew Maker - calls for 10 oiunces of grounds to 40 oz of water

i leave overnight on the counter - yields about 20 oz

(water is absorbed in grounds)

2 ozs of concentrate with 6 oz of water

you may prefer it stronger - the lid measures 2 oz

i pour a pasta jar of water into grounds for a second use

i get a jar's worth of concentrat since the water was absorbed already in the grounds

i use a larger dose of concentrate

https://youtu.be/yLhkN_N9N64