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Why small coffee grinders will do just fine even if they seem to lack the size.
Small coffee grinders are your solution if you and your household's consumption of coffee is quite small, if you have a small kitchen counter, or if you are on a budget but still want to grind your own beans.
Let us find out why.
The only reason I can think of in buying large coffee grinders is if you and household consume a lot of coffee everyday. Otherwise, you don't need them big and bulky coffee grinders.
They would just consume a lot of space on your kitchen top unless of course, you just take them out whenever you use it. But if you have time to put it away every time you use it, then that could mean you rarely use it.
If so, then you rarely grind coffee beans. Oh, please don't tell me you grind coffee beans that would last you for over two months. Sorry but that's a no-no. Unless, your main priority is budget and convenience.
Getting small coffee grinders could actually also save you money as long as you get a good brand, which we will discuss below. Big coffee grinders could cost you above $50 while smaller coffee grinder could cost as low as $14. And there are actually good and high quality ones.
Here are CoffeeTickle.com's picks for best small coffee grinders:
Krups small coffee grinders have been durable and budget friendly that is why they're one of the more popular and practical small coffee grinders in the market today.
The Krups F203 coffee grinder is very easy to use and has features enough to make a nice grind. Its oval mouth design helps create a better extraction process.
Truly, one of the better small coffee grinders you'll find.
Price range: $17.99 - $19.99
Product Features:
Electric grinder with 200-watt motor provides fast grinding
Grinds up to 3 ounces of coffee beans at a time
Oval design and stainless-steel blades ensure uniform grinding
Also can easily be used for spices, nuts, and grains
Capacity: 3 oz.
Measures 6 by 3-1/6 by 3-5/9 inches; 1-year limited
This Bodum coffee grinder is a very good start grinder since it is easy to use and is design very well. It's downside is that it doesn't produce a great grind good for espresso machines but more for a French press, which is what Bodum is known for.
This could be a good thing though, as you learn how to appreciate coffee and how its made before you jump into making and pulling espresso shots. Start with this small coffee grinder and you'll be satisfied.
Price range: $25 - $44
Product Features:
Slanted grinding bowl rotates the coffee for a more even grind
Easy one-touch operation
Plastic with stainless-steel bowl and blade
Cord storage located in bottom of unit
Capacity: 45 grams / 1.58 oz. of coffee beans
Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.8 x 4.4 inches ; 1.9 pounds
A lot of people who have bought this small coffee grinder like its functionality and simple design. But that's not the only thing that's nice about having a Cuisinart DCG coffee grinder, the other nice thing is giving. Looking for a gift for your coffee loving friends or employees, then take note of this small coffee grinder. You'll love it, and they will too. Small in size but big in impact.
Price range: $19.99 - $40
Product Features:
Sturdy and durable stainless-steel bowl and blades
Easy-to-read measurement markings on lid
Stores comfortably on counter or in cabinet
Capacity: 2-1/2 oz.
Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 7 inches ; 1.7 pounds
Braun KSM2-WH Aromatic Coffee Grinder
You want efficiency and value? Then I recommend taking a look at this Braun coffee grinder. A lot of owners have said that they still use this model even after more than 10 years. Now that's real value!
What's nice is that even after all these years, Braun has kept producing this same model because people love it. Good thing Braun listens to its customers.
One big reason why it's in our top 5 small coffee grinders list.
Price range: $19.99 - $24.99
Product Features:
Ribbed lid guides beans into blades for even grinding
Stainless-steel blades, 150-watt motor avoid overheating coffee
Safe: grinding won't start unless lid secure
Cord wraps around base for storage
Capacity: 2-1/2 oz.
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.2 x 4.1 inches ; 1.5 pounds
Not the sexiest in design among the coffee grinders here but it does the job well. And if you consider the price of around $15, how can you not be satisfied with it? It does its work and does it also for years and as long as you're all right with the cheap feel to it then you should be fine with this Toastmaster coffee grinder.
Price range: $12.95 - $15
Product Features:
Stainless steel blades
Easy access cord storage
Great for making flavored coffees
Capacity: 2 oz.
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 4.6 x 4.2 inches ; 1.8 pounds
Let's add another one to our list of small coffee grinders:
What makes this one of the nice small to medium sized coffee grinders is that it has a low heat buildup which preserve coffee bean flavors while you grind.
The main reason why I didn't include this in the top 5 small coffee grinders list even if I like this model is that it has quite a large capacity (3.5 oz) for its small - medium size (4 x 4.2 x 8 inches).
Just consider this one in your shopping list for a nice coffee grinder with a cool safety stop and pulse action for safety.
In case you've noticed, this small coffee grinder is shaped almost like a bullet - just in case you're particular with the design.
Price range: $19.99 - $25
Product Features:
100 watt electric coffee grinder
Low heat buildup preserves coffee bean flavor while grinding
Pulse action grinds coarse or fine
Stainless-steel blade
Recessed cord storage in base of grinder
Fast stopping action (only one second) for maximum safety
Capacity: 3.5 oz.
Product Dimensions: 4 x 4.2 x 8 inches ; 2 pounds
*Last Updated 7/22/2011
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