How long does it take to grind beans? Assuming a grind for drip coffee/pour-over, approximate time per tablespoon of ground coffee? Thanks
1327791
I think this partly depends on your comfort with the grinder. I'd say maybe 15 seconds for an 8-cup french press, which is what I used. If you struggle with getting the groove, you might find beans jumping occasionally or you will get "stuck" during a rotation. Once you know your preferred surface and get in the groove with the right even pressure, it's a piece of cake.
1327792
For one table spoon, I would say a minute or less. It doesn't take that long, but if you're in a rush in the mornings, it could get a little irritating. For my pour over, including the grind it takes about 10 minutes to make, but for me, it's 10 minutes well spent.
1327793
it took me about 5 or 6 minutes for half of a cup of beans. my arms were tired. I broke down and bought a La Pavoni electric grinder.
1327794
I can't give you that precise an answer, but it is not a time consuming process. Takes me less than 2 minutes each time. The secret to a good grind is getting the setting as fine as you want by adjusting the nut on top (which you can then leave there), and turning at a consistent rate. You can't beat the flavor and aroma!
1327795
It takes me about two minutes to grind enough to make an 8 cup pot of coffee.
1327796
A few minutes. It takes about six minutes to grind enough coffee for 12 cups. I grind the coffee for the morning while I am watching the evening weather and I grind somewhere between standard drip and espresso grind, a bit finer than regular drip but a small bit coarser than full espresso. There is a caution that the manufacturer states to not grind fast. I grind about 100 rpm, a bit faster than a turn and a half a second. But the taste of the coffee that it grinds is notably better than with a blade grinder, chopper, or even the best electric burr grinder, in my opinion.
129947
From my experience with only grinding for one pot of coffee per day, I don't think that the container to hold the ground coffee is large enough to hold a full grind of the beans from the top container. My guess is that you would have to do it in two or three batches and that would take a few minutes.
1877892
Only used the single brew once. Uses too much coffee beans. Takes longer because water steeps longer over burr grind. 4 to 5 minutes seems right.
1247524
I do not know of an official grind size guide. There is a range of ideal settings for any brewing method, since light and dark roasts tend to fragment differently. For French press (coarse grind), I have had good results with 9-13 clicks from the finest setting (9=light roast; 13=French roast). For Melitta manual drip pour-over (fine grind), I get good results with 5-8 clicks, depending upon the bean. I used 7 clicks for a medium roasted Ethiopian bean the other day and brewed some of the best coffee I've ever had. Hope this helps.
853490
It grinds 3/8" to about 1/2" coffee beans into whatever dergee of powder you wish. It depends on how long you run it. I usually pulse the on off button to get better mixing of the grind.
1877893
I usually do a full pot and it takes *about* 10 minutes, but I also did a large mug with a coffee sample I got and it took only about 4-5 minutes.
805341
The box says Ceramic Burr Coffee Grinder. I have enjoyed it. For the 4 cup Bodum I bought, I grind at the most 8 Tablespoons at a time. It takes a very few minutes to grind, but for a man, it wouldn't take much time at all to grind the coffee beans. The trouble is worth nice tasting non bitter fresh coffee any day!
643602
Start with whole beans and grind them yourself. I have a burr grinder and set it for a fine grind. I only grind enough for several days. This way I get the freshest coffee every day. I fill the filter to about 1/4" from the top, but do not compact the grounds. This works great for me.
1783266
Time depends entirely on the fineness of your grind. A coarse French Press grind can be done in 30 seconds, while a fine espresso grind will run you a couple minutes and a little effort.
1921333
i basically agree with the others... i can grind about half a cup of espresso in 5 minutes or so... depends on how focused you are :)
1921336
It takes me between 10 and 15 minutes to grind enough coffee for a french press coffee maker. I tend to use quite a bit of coffee. Hope this helps.
2066142
I have been perking coffee for years. fill pot/water level below basket. I like to grind my own coffee... the openings in the pots basket are smaller than the aluminum ones you would buy for camping out.... so can grind a bit finer. I perk very slowly over a medium heat until I can smell the coffee! The clear knob on the top will give you a good indication as the coffee brews the perks get darker. Usually about 20 minutes total brew time. Let sit for a minute or two when done brewing so that the filter basket drains completely.
759198
I use a grind just slightly finer than for normal drip coffee. I then wet all the grounds with minimal water and let sit for 30 seconds. Then I very slowly pour the water over the coffee again raising the level in the filter overall just an inch at max. Coffee will bloom while doing so, and I alter the pour pattern to evenly wash over the entire bloom "crust". This makes a great cup of coffee for me.
299532
Weigh and grind what you need completely, remove the empty bean holder, and use a brush to clean the burrs and chamber. Mainly an issue for finer grinds. For drip coffee, the finest of the coarse settings works, and tipping the grinder while it finishes grinding and giving it a slap empties the chamber. That won't work for finer grinds, and you'll need a brush. The brush provided is inadequate, so you'll have to buy one.
1166388
I like my coffee pretty bold so I use dark roasts and grind fine (expresso grind). Run my grinder about 10 sec. I also use paper filters instead of the gold filter because of this.
1247525
I have found the link below helpful on the grind setting for each method. I tweak it based on my liking and coffee properties.http://www.thecoffeechaser.com/a-guide-to-grinding-your-beans/
2178399
I've never timed it. It's fairly short, maybe 5 minutes. I believe it percs too quickly because there is evidence that the water is overloading the basket containing the coffee grounds. A significant quantity of grounds end up in the bottom of the pot and in your cup when the coffee is poured.