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.

germantown rob · 12-13-2009, 09:19 AM

The Bodum C-Mill is considered the best blade mill and it is really only a few dollars more then the rest of them. I am a true believer that you can't have great coffee without the proper burr grinder but for newbs I don't see what is wrong with a mill, sometimes the journey to greatness is better then the greatness its self.

I am not much of a Press drinker so I am no help there.

The Cleaver Coffee Dripper is another possibility for easy to use and clean up. I have not picked one up yet since Maria at Sweet Maria's got the company on board to produce them with lids so I am waiting for those to come in.

I am always busy this time of the year roasting coffee to give as gifts, this is a great way to get people to turn on to the coffee love.

12-13-2009, 07:34 AM	#1
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

12-13-2009, 09:19 AM	#2
germantown rob Still not Adjusted Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Philadelphia Posts: 330 Trading: (1)	Re: Gift Idea for a beginner The Bodum C-Mill is considered the best blade mill and it is really only a few dollars more then the rest of them. I am a true believer that you can't have great coffee without the proper burr grinder but for newbs I don't see what is wrong with a mill, sometimes the journey to greatness is better then the greatness its self. I am not much of a Press drinker so I am no help there. The Cleaver Coffee Dripper is another possibility for easy to use and clean up. I have not picked one up yet since Maria at Sweet Maria's got the company on board to produce them with lids so I am waiting for those to come in. I am always busy this time of the year roasting coffee to give as gifts, this is a great way to get people to turn on to the coffee love.