Grinders & Filters

• What kind of grinder is better, blade or burr?

  The main difference between the two types of grinder is consistency. Blade grinders are a great and affordable way to get coffee ground quickly, but the grind tends to be inconsistent. Burr grinders crush the beans at a high speed through spinning wheels (burrs) resulting in a uniform, more consi...

• Why should I use a metal or gold filter?

  Paper filters are super convenient, but coffee purists will tell you that there is a flavor difference to be had by using metal and/or gold re-usable filters. What you lose with a paper filter is flavor oils and colloids (brewed coffee that is not fully dissolved) resulting in a slightly less-bod...