Gift Idea for a beginner

mosesbotbol · 12-13-2009, 07:34 AM

You won't get much direction on a blade grinder as none of the serious coffee drinkers will support buying one. That being said, I think they are similar in quality. Just make sure the it can hold enough coffee beans so you don't have to grind two batches.

I would go for a quality bur grinder even if your husband will "go over the edge". They can be a lifetime purchase and essential for any brewing method you like. My parents were using a grinder before I was born, so that is all I know...

As for French Press, you'll end up buying more than one carafe as they make them as fragile as possible.

12-13-2009, 07:34 AM	#2
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Gift Idea for a beginner You won't get much direction on a blade grinder as none of the serious coffee drinkers will support buying one. That being said, I think they are similar in quality. Just make sure the it can hold enough coffee beans so you don't have to grind two batches. I would go for a quality bur grinder even if your husband will "go over the edge". They can be a lifetime purchase and essential for any brewing method you like. My parents were using a grinder before I was born, so that is all I know... As for French Press, you'll end up buying more than one carafe as they make them as fragile as possible. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

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