Still Using a Blade Coffee Grinder? It's Time to Upgrade. Here's What Experts Use

If you've been drinking coffee long enough, you probably have your routine -- a favorite method, whether that's drip, espresso, or pour-over and a small collection of tools to match. But the brewer is just one piece of the puzzle. What ends up in your mug is shaped by a handful of factors, and one of the most overlooked is grind.

Getting the coffee-to-water ratio right matters -- experts point to a golden ratio as the target -- but grind size is just as consequential. Too coarse or too fine, and even great beans fall flat.

Most experts recommend grinding fresh at home, but not all grinders are created equal. The best ones produce a consistent, even grind that gives you more control over the final cup. That means a burr grinder.

What is a burr grinder, and how does it work?

Unlike a blade grinder, which grinds coffee...

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