Show Notes
Your grinder could be making a bigger difference to your coffee than you think.
This week we are getting granular. Literally. We’re breaking down coffee grinder burrs, what they actually do and why choosing between flat and conical can completely change what ends up in your cup.
Why do conical burrs create more body? Are flat burrs always better for filter coffee? What are fines and boulders? Does a bigger burr automatically mean better coffee? And when is upgrading your grinder actually worth the money?
From particle size and burr geometry to heat, retention, seasoning and choosing the right grinder for your café, this is our Coffee Grinder Burrs 101. We definitely don’t claim to have settled the debate, so grinder nerds, please tell us what we missed.
Plus, APAX LAB introduces us to Conflux, and Condesa Co.Lab joins us with the weekly coffee market report.
COFFEE BREAK! is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on-the-fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered café reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gatekept coffee secrets.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Why Grinder Burrs Matter01:26 What Is a Coffee Grinder Burr?04:08 Flat vs Conical Burrs06:24 Fines, Boulders and Particle Size08:33 How Burrs Change Coffee Flavour11:23 The Best Burrs for Espresso and Filter12:59 Heat, Speed and Grinding Coffee15:14 Body vs Clarity16:57 APAX LAB17:35 Does Burr Size Matter?18:43 Retention and Angled Grinders20:16 Burr Coatings and Durability21:44 Should You Season New Burrs?22:55 When Should You Upgrade?26:12 Coffee Market Report28:41 How Much Grinder Does a Café Need?31:16 What Coffee Science Still Doesn’t Know
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