COMMENT CHOISIR UN MOULIN À CAFÉ: QUELQUES CONSEILS UTILES POUR LES DÉBUTANTS

Blades or grinding wheels, conical or flat, slow or fast, with or without metering device; There are many models of coffee grinders on the market, each with its own characteristics, but which one to choose to obtain a perfect espresso ? In this article dedicated to all coffee lovers and especially to beginners, Caffè Italia offers you valuable advice on choosing the Top Coffee Maker Machine that suits your needs.

GRINDING STONES: FOR WHICH SHAPE, SIZE AND MATERIAL TO CHOOSE

To begin, consider the blades of the Top Coffee Maker Machine , which function to grind the coffee into small particles of random size. Below we assess their shape, size and material.

• The shape of the blades. The blades are available in different shapes, there are mainly flat or conical types. In general, we recommend choosing flat blades for grinding the beans to be used for espresso and conicals for preparing infusion drinks that do not require superfine size control.
• The dimensions. The size of the blade diameter is measured in millimeters and ranges from about 40 millimeters for coffee grinders suitable for domestic use, up to a range of 80 millimeters for commercial coffee grinders. In general, we can say that the larger wheels guarantee faster and better quality grinding
• Equipment. Usually the blades are available in steel or ceramic and in some cases they are coated with titanium, to guarantee a longer service life. The ceramic blades manage to dissipate the heat better ensuring the freshness of the grind. However, to produce very large quantities of coffee , we offer steel blades, capable of grinding hundreds of kilos of coffee without having to be replaced.

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF COFFEE GRINDERS

Now let's analyze the technical characteristics of the coffee grinders and the materials used.

• Adjustment of the grind. On the market, there are models of coffee grinders with or without a dispenser. In the first type of mill, it is possible to dose predefined quantities, while in mills without a doser, the regulation is continuous and it is possible to define infinite grinding variables.
• Engine power. When choosing a coffee grinder , it is good to analyze the power of the motor, which varies from around 100 to over 400 watts. The most powerful motors offer longer work cycles, that is, they grind more coffee and do it faster. The mills with small engines often have about ten percent duty cycles with grinding resulting for about 60 seconds and the need to leave the mill stand for about ten minutes before being reused.
• Build quality. Higher prices generally guarantee better build quality. Elements such as buttons, switches, sliding controls, levers influence the operation of the coffee grinder and it is therefore advisable to evaluate its construction.

THE COFFEE GRINDERS WE RECOMMEND 

An entry-level model but with professional performance is certainly the Nuova Simonelli Grinta with steel crushers of 50 mm and manual adjustment of the grain size.

The new coffee grinders CEADO E5P and CEADO E6P are an optimal choice for those who want a model with semi-professional features. Both grinders are equipped with 64mm steel grinders, a progressive grinding adjustment and a variety of dosing and timed grinding start options.

For those who want an automatic coffee grinder that stops after the preset dose is ground, we recommend the Mahlkoening Vario model .

The Top Coffee Maker Machine Rancilio Rocky , versions dosing and without dosing , is equipped with steel mills in 50 mm, more than good for home use. The dose adjustment is very varied, to allow preparations such as Turkish coffee (very fine) and filter coffee (very large).

For those who wish to work with a model of coffee grinder with professional characteristics, we recommend the Mazzer Mini Electronique model A with flat grinders and a micrometric adjustment of the Top Coffee Maker Machine.