How to grind coffee beans in a blender

 How to grind coffee beans in a blender

Many coffee drinkers avoid buying whole beans because they are under the impression that they have to have a fancy, complicated grinder to get a good cup of coffee. However, you can mix gourmet coffee beans in a device that is already taking up counter space in many kitchens: a blender. The key to grinding coffee beans in a blender is just to grind the exact amount of beans needed for the coffee pot currently brewing.

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Instructions
1 Measure the exact amount of coffee beans for coffee. For an average ten-cup espresso machine, 1/4 cup of beans is usually sufficient.

2 Set up your blender. Make sure the blender glass is clean and dry. Adjust the speed of the blender to grind. If your blender doesn't have variable speeds, set the blender to high. Pour the beans into the blender and turn on the machine.

3 Grind the beans to the desired consistency. Drip coffee makers use a fine grind, while coffee makers need a coarser grind. Once the beans have been ground, add the ground beans to the coffee machine and begin the process of brewing a pot of freshly brewed coffee.

Tips and Warnings
If your blender has only one speed, make half the beans at a time. This will prevent the blender motor from getting overheated.For the freshest coffee flavor, grinding the beans just before making each pot of coffee.Grinding your own coffee beans is one way to explore the many types of coffee in the coffee beans in vanilla market.Soak or other seasoning for a day or more, then dry and grind for your own flavored coffee.You can also try roasting your own coffee beans. Place a 1/4 cup of green coffee beans in a hot cast iron skillet and stir until dark brown and completely roasted.If you find that you enjoy freshly ground coffee, purchasing a coffee grinder is cheap and takes less counter space.