Bought a cheap grinder and it ruined my morning coffee for a month

I picked up a $25 blade grinder from a big box store because my old one broke. The grind was all over the place, from dust to big chunks, no matter how I shook it. My pour-over tasted sour and weak every single day. I finally gave up and got a burr grinder for about $80, and the difference was night and day. Has anyone else had a bad grinder mess up their routine?

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susan_brown801d ago

Ever think a bad grinder might be hiding the true taste of your beans? You could be blaming the roast when it's just cheap gear.

price.zara1d ago

Susan_brown80, that's a scary thought. I've been using the same old grinder for years and never questioned it. Maybe my favorite beans have been letting me down.