Turkish Coffee Drinkers?

[tedrodgerscpa]

I do enjoy Turkish coffee, but finding the right grinder to do the job is tough... Either go pre-ground or expect to spend >$400 on a ceramic burr grinder that will do the job correctly.

[TheRiddick]

Originally Posted by tedrodgerscpa

I do enjoy Turkish coffee, but finding the right grinder to do the job is tough... Either go pre-ground or expect to spend >$400 on a ceramic burr grinder that will do the job correctly.

Why not just buy a manual Turkish coffee grinder? If it does the job for them I am sure it'll do just fine. Much cheaper and available online.

[tedrodgerscpa]

Originally Posted by TheRiddick

Why not just buy a manual Turkish coffee grinder? If it does the job for them I am sure it'll do just fine. Much cheaper and available online.

I have used a manual grinder (I nearly ripped my rotator cuff on a Hario Skerton once), and hated every God-foresaken crank.

Also, unless I am drinking it alone, I usually attract several folks who want to try a cup or two...

Finally, a nice grinder takes care of all of your coffee needs... But then again, to each their own.

[physiognomy]

Originally Posted by tedrodgerscpa

I have used a manual grinder ... and hated every God-foresaken crank.

Say it aint so... Ted Rogers, barista extraordinaire, shies away from a little manual labor

I think it depends on the grinder & whether you have time to check out and enjoy the process (I don't make turkish coffee on workday mornings). My setup below works very well and doesn't send me to the physiotherapist after making coffee for two. The grinder is a vintage PEDE designed for fine grinding & cost me around $50 on ebay. There are many models out there, but I like the workmanship of the older German hand grinders.

[tedrodgerscpa]

Originally Posted by physiognomy

Say it aint so... Ted RoDgers, barista extraordinaire, shies away from a LOT manual labor

Fixed it for you!!!