{"id":42384,"date":"2024-06-18T09:40:35","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T07:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pontevecchiosrl.it\/?p=42384"},"modified":"2024-07-30T09:46:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T07:46:02","slug":"how-to-grind-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pontevecchiosrl.it\/en\/how-to-grind-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"How to grind coffee and why do it at home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coffee grinding<\/b> is a custom that has been lost over time, despite the fact that it was regularly practised in every household until not so many years ago. We, who know a thing or two about coffee, believe that this good habit definitely <\/span>deserves to be revived<\/b>, precisely because of the benefits it can bring to your favourite beverage.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article we will therefore explain <\/span>how to grind coffee and why to do it at home<\/b>, thus allowing you to rediscover a unique aroma that only the revival of this noble technique can ensure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why grind coffee<\/b><\/h2>\n

Let’s face it. When you drink your coffee you are basically looking for relaxation, which is why you expect this \u2018sacred\u2019 moment to provide you with the utmost comfort, which certainly <\/span>does not include grinding your coffee by hand<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What if we told you that coffee drunk immediately after grinding <\/span>tastes like you have never experienced in your life<\/b>? Believe it or not, the truth is coffee beans <\/span>lose a good 65-70% of their aroma after only 15 minutes of being ground<\/b>. This means, simply put, that the coffee you usually drink actually tastes significantly worse than if it had been ground immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

The question is: is laziness really a valid reason to deprive yourself of the true coffee flavour? In our opinion, no. Especially since, if you follow our advice, you will find that grinding coffee is a really simple operation, although there are some slight differences depending on how you intend to prepare it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grinding coffee at home<\/b><\/h2>\n

Having established that grinding coffee at home is the <\/span>best way to preserve the aroma of this beverage<\/b>, let’s see how you should do it, depending on whether you prefer to prepare it with the moka pot or with your irreplaceable coffee machine.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the moka<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you fall into the category of <\/span>those who like to brew coffee with a Moka<\/b>, then you will necessarily need a <\/span>manual grinder<\/b>, priced <\/span>between 130 and 140 euros<\/b>.\u00a0 Keep in mind that the electric ones cost much more, as they are professional machines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manual grinders, on the other hand, are also perfect for beginners and will provide you with a <\/span>long-term investment<\/b> as well as the possibility to grind coffee <\/span>quickly and easily<\/b>. All you have to do is fill the basket of the machine with coffee beans and turn the crank that will start the internal blades.<\/span><\/p>\n

To get an idea of the <\/span>consistency to be achieved<\/b>, think of fine salt: rubbing the coffee powder between your fingers, you should feel a grainy part. If the coffee is too fine, in fact, you run the risk of it <\/span>spilling out of the holes in the moka pot<\/b>. And if you are wondering what is the correct amount of beans to grind, the answer is: it depends!<\/span><\/p>\n

Two tablespoons of beans<\/b> will, in principle, be more than enough. However, this amount also varies depending on <\/span>how you like your coffee<\/b>: if you want normal coffee, then it will be enough for <\/span>240 ml of drink<\/b>; if you prefer it strong, then you will have to dilute it to <\/span>180 ml<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

And as far as <\/span>the waiting<\/b> time between the grinding of the coffee and its actual consumption is concerned, again it all depends on the previous <\/span>roasting of the beans<\/b>: ideally, roasted beans should be ground no more than two to three days in advance, and then <\/span>consumed immediately<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the espresso coffee<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you are more of a <\/span>coffee machine<\/b> type, you will also be able to treat yourself to some excellent ground coffee, as the <\/span>procedure does not differ much from the previous one<\/b>. What changes, in this case, is in fact the tool with which you prepare the coffee, which will inevitably be <\/span>more or less good depending on the machine used.<\/b><\/p>\n

After all, it is no secret that if you want to drink good coffee, <\/span>you should do it with the right machine<\/b>. And the best one of all is undoubtedly the <\/span>lever machine<\/b>: the only one that can guarantee you a <\/span>coffee with a strong and complete aroma<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

By using it to drink fresh, ground coffee at home, therefore, you will get a <\/span>doubly good drink<\/b>. And, if you don’t have a lever machine, all you have to do is browse through our catalogue and <\/span>discover the right coffee machine for you<\/b>, which will become your best ally in the preparation of ground coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n

But how should ground coffee for espresso be? To begin with, it should have a <\/span>particularly fine and irregular consistency<\/b>, which could easily be <\/span>affected by the humidity of the environment<\/b>. In the case of a particularly humid atmosphere, the grind should be enlarged; in dry air, on the other hand, it should be narrower. What remains unchanged is the <\/span>timing<\/b>, for which the same advice we have already given applies.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to grind coffee without a grinder<\/b><\/h2>\n

In case you are not sure whether you want to drink ground coffee at home for the rest of your life, you might <\/span>rightly consider the purchase of a coffee grinder unnecessary<\/b>. If this is the case, however, know that there are other ways to grind coffee <\/span>using tools you already own<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The simplest way is to use a <\/span>blender<\/b>, but this will give you a rather <\/span>coarse grind that is only suitable for the French coffee maker<\/b>. If you are aiming for a more precise job, in fact, the ideal is to crush the coffee beans in a <\/span>mortar<\/b>: undoubtedly a longer and more laborious job, but with excellent results. <\/span>Dulcis in fundo<\/span><\/i>, a slightly more \u2018barbaric\u2019 system involves <\/span>pulverising the beans with a hammer<\/b>, after wrapping them in a sheet of paper.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now that you know how to grind coffee and why to do it at home, all that <\/span>remains is to determine how to do it<\/b>: that is, whether to equip yourself with the appropriate grinder, or simply take advantage of the means you already have.<\/span><\/p>\n

The final decision is yours alone, but as we have already explained, the <\/span>quality of coffee is also influenced by the tool with which you prepare it<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

That is why we invite you once again <\/span>to take advantage of one of our lever machines<\/b>. They are the only ones that can guarantee you a nutrient-rich coffee with an intense and delicious aroma, all the more so if <\/span>you plan to grind it yourself<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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