Should I stick with my old coffee grinder or upgrade to a burr one?

I've been using this cheap blade grinder for about 4 years now and it's done fine I guess... but last week my buddy let me try his burr grinder and my morning coffee tasted way less bitter. I always thought grinders didn't matter that much but now I'm wondering if I've been drinking bad coffee this whole time. The thing is I'm on a tight budget and a decent burr grinder runs like $40 to $60. I don't want to waste money if it's not that big of a difference but that one cup really stood out to me. Has anyone else made the switch and regretted it or was it worth the cash?

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richard_sanchez4324d ago

That's not entirely true about the price range. You can actually find a decent manual burr grinder for around 15 to 20 bucks if you shop around a little. The Hario Skerton or the Timemore C2 are both under 35 and will beat that blade grinder by a long shot. I switched from a blade to a burr about two years ago and it was the best coffee upgrade I ever made, no bitterness and way more even grounds. For the price of a few bags of beans, it's definitely worth trying before you decide to spend more.

olivia_hernandez24d ago

The Hario Skerton is actually closer to 40-45 dollars new in most places, not under 35, just so folks have the right expectations. @richard_sanchez43 is spot on about burr grinders being a huge upgrade over blades though, even a used Skerton or a budget-friendly Timemore C2 will give you way more consistent grounds. Your mileage may vary on price, but the overall point about burr vs blade making a real difference in your morning cup is solid advice.