Grinder 101: Understanding, Choosing, and Using Grinder Features

In this workshop, learn how different grinder features and designs can affect your coffee quality and bar flow. Explore real-world impacts of differences in features like burr size and style, motor speed, time vs gravimetric control, cleaning accessibility, as well as features in software and hardware components. Then learn how to adjust various grinder settings for optimum results. 

In this session, you’ll learn: 

• Grinder Adjustment: Learn the basics of grind size settings, how they alter your brewed espresso, and how to adjust them when your recipe is off. 

• Brew Recipes: What are brew recipes, why are they important, and how can you change grinder settings to affect them. 

• Understanding Grinder Burrs: Discuss the differences between flat and conical burrs, diameter of burrs, and different burr geometries. 

• Grinder Controls: Grind by time, grind by weight, and now grind by sync. What do these terms mean, and which might be a good match for you? 

• Grinder Speed: Some grinders feature different rotational speeds, or variable speed settings. What do these mean to your workflow and coffee quality?  

This class is perfect for cafe owners, baristas, technicians, and anyone looking to have a greater understanding of how to improve consistency and quality by controlling grinder variables.