Burr Grinder?? What the heck is that? As the authors ofThe Blue Bottle Craft of Coffeewrite, "Any barista will tell you that the single most important piece of gear in the espresso-making chain is the grinder. So buy your grinder first." And thats what we did at Tariero Artisan Roastery, and what a difference it makes in our coffee versus theirs. Since most Indians prefer their coffees ground, we decided to invest in one of the best burr grinders on the market. There are flat burr grinders and conical burr grinders, but they do the same thing: grind your coffee and grind it well. The distance between the surfaces can be changed, which in turn will change the size of the grind. The reason that coffee aficionados tend to choose burr grinders over blade is that the beans are ground in a uniform size and a uniform grind is much harder to do in a blade grinder, especially if you are trying to do a coarser ground, which is why burr grinders are wholeheartedly recommended for anyone doing French press or pour overs.
