How to Grind Coffee Beans in a Food Processor

 How to Grind Coffee Beans in a Food Processor

Although a coffee grinder is best for grinding coffee, a food processor can be used if nothing else is available. The key to using a processor is to think small and grind no more than the amount for a single coffee maker. If your processor has a small tube-shaped hopper, it can get the job done a bit faster and cleaning easier.

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Step 1
Measure the amount of roasted coffee beans needed to make a coffee pot. Generally 1/4 to 1/3 cup of coffee beans is suitable for a medium-sized coffee maker.

Step 2
Assemble your food processor. If you have the small hopper, make sure you put it in place.

Step 3
Pour in the coffee beans and put the cover on the processor.

Step 4
Pulse grind until grains have been ground. The finer you grind it, the stronger the coffee will be.

Step 5
Use the coffee grounds in your coffee maker as usual.

Why is it better to buy whole bean coffee?

 Why is it better to buy whole bean coffee?

Why is it better to buy coffee beans?

The world of coffee is full of great little decisions that make it our favorite drink, one of them is to buy coffee beans.

Drinking coffee may have become a habit for a huge number of people, something we do every day without fail. However, there is nothing better than that first sip of good coffee that throws you out of any routine.

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And to get to that sip of good coffee, it is best to start with a good coffee beans .

Regardless of how you prepare your coffee, by what method or at what temperature, buying coffee beans is always going to be a step towards the perfect sip of coffee.

What is coffee beans?

When we talk about coffee beans, we refer to the beans already extracted from the fruit of the coffee tree and already roasted but not ground . They differ from ground coffee because we can see the whole beans before we start our preparation, while in ground coffee we simply see many tiny scattered coffee particles.

In Argentina you can get coffee beans online, in specialty coffee shops and even in most good supermarkets.

Coffee beans vs ground coffee.

Some people prefer to buy ground coffee because it is more convenient for them. Either by not having a mill, because they sell it closer or to save time.

But if you have the time and patience, buy coffee beans and grind it before preparing it, you will notice a significant improvement in the taste of your drink.

Air and humidity, our number 1 enemies, make coffee slowly start to lose its properties. That is why it is important to try to grind your coffee just before consuming it. Once the grains are ground, the outer layer ceases to protect the rest of the grain and all of it is in contact with air and moisture.

The closer to the time the coffee was ground, the fresher, tastier and more aromatic it will be.

Preservation of coffee beans.

As we said, coffee beans keep better and longer than ground coffee. But while keeping coffee beans greatly extends the useful life of the food, it does not make it invincible.

Ideally, consume the coffee within 60 days from the roast date. And meanwhile keep it in a place that does not give it the sun and, against all myth, do not keep it in the refrigerator.

As for the container, it is preferable to store the coffee beans in hermetic bags with an internal aluminum wall that protect it from radiation and with a one-way valve to expel the coffee gases. This is the bag that we always use at Café Delirante , because we believe that it helps to improve your experience with us.

If you don't have one of these bags, just make sure the container is airtight, avoid being transparent and again: not in the sun, not in the refrigerator!

I have no way to grind my coffee!

In case you cannot grind it at home, it is better to ask for it to be ground at the time of purchase than to buy one already ground beforehand. We always have to try that the coffee is ground as close as possible to the moment we are going to prepare it.

It is important when grinding the coffee, take into account the extent of the grinding. It is not the same to grind coffee to prepare it with a filter method than for espresso.

As there are different grinders, and these have different graduations, it is not convenient to ask "Will I grind it in 3?", But we recommend that you mention the coffee preparation method you use at home and let the barista select the appropriate level grinding.

Coffee grinder

I want to grind my coffee at home, what grinder do I buy?
By now, you will be sure that the best way to achieve that revitalizing sip of coffee is to buy the coffee beans and grind it when preparing the cup.

In our opinion, even when it is a lot of money, investing in a mill is more useful than investing in a coffee maker .

You will ask yourself then, "what mill did I buy?" There are several options, an important recommendation is that it be a grinding wheel and not a blade mill.

Although cheaper, blade mills repeatedly grind coffee beans and don't always get a uniform grind. Knife mills generally come with a push button and when we finish grinding we are left with very different sized coffee particles, something that can be seen with the naked eye.

On the other hand, grinding mills are more expensive but they compensate for it by conserving better over time, in addition to having high precision when grinding coffee beans. When we use a grinding wheel, it will be difficult for us to find important differences between the sizes of the different particles of freshly ground coffee.

In Argentina, the options for getting good coffee grinders are limited. But we recommend a manual option and an automatic one:

The Hario Skerton manual grinder is a very good option for those who drink coffee alone and have the patience to grind every time they want to prepare a coffee. The Hario Skerton allows you to adjust the size of the grind, adapting to any preparation method other than espresso.

If you don't have the patience to grind manually, we recommend purchasing a Baratza automatic grinder . There is a wide range of Baratza models in Argentina, we can gladly advise you to see which one best suits your needs. Simply write to hola@cafedelirante.com.ar and we will get in touch with you.

Coffee roasting.

After being extracted, the coffee beans are roasted at high temperatures in large drums, obtaining their characteristic color and aroma.

This process can be carried out with different degrees of roasting that will influence the flavor of the coffee beans:

A light roasting process produces a light brown bean with a more acid flavor and a higher amount of caffeine.

On the other hand, a dark roast produces a dark brown bean, with a more bitter or smoky taste and with less caffeine.

A medium-degree roast has a better balance between flavor, acidity, aroma and caffeine that coffee beans will contain.

An ally in our search for the perfect sip of coffee is the roast date of the coffee beans.

Ideally, buy coffee beans roasted 7-14 days ago: fresh enough to drink fresh coffee but late enough to allow the coffee to release its natural gases.

Recapping about coffee beans

We believe that by now you will have chosen, like us, to buy coffee beans. For its freshness, for its aroma and above all for its flavor.

We also believe that you are no longer going to look at the expiration date but rather the roast date of the beans. In Argentina, few coffee roasters decide to communicate this date clearly on their labels, unlike what happens in other countries, where the consumer demands this information to validate that the coffee is fresh.

And we hope that you will soon be grinding your coffee yourself with the grinding wheel that best suits your needs and tastes.

Perhaps after reading all these indications you can be left with the feeling that there are many things to take into account ... But, again, it is those small big decisions that can make you have the best experience.

And, of all the things to take your time, what better than to prepare a good cup of coffee?

“People can die from one moment to another, it is a natural phenomenon. Let's drink coffee because in the other world you can't ”Immanuel Kant

We hope this article has helped you. We invite you to leave your comments and do not hesitate to ask us what you need. Now we retire, our coffee is getting cold ...

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Can I grind coffee beans with Thermomix?

 Can I grind coffee beans with Thermomix?

This article will appeal to  coffee lovers . Have you ever wondered if you can grind your own coffee beans in your Thermomix ? Well the answer is yes. And in fact, if you are coffee growers, you should do it because you are going to notice the difference. Let's see it in detail.

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Why should we grind coffee with Thermomix?

Having coffee beans at home has many advantages: it preserves its taste and smell properties much better. And, in addition, it is cheaper. A freshly ground coffee has an aroma, taste and smell that is simply unbeatable .

In this way, you can buy your favorite coffee, the one you like the most, store it well so that it is preserved perfectly and grind small quantities to consume it at the moment and a few days later. So you will have a freshly ground coffee instantly and, I assure you, it will be the richest coffee in the world.

Is grinding coffee safe for my Thermomix?

Yes, definitely. The blades of the Thermomix are prepared to chop hard food, including coffee. So, do not be scared by the noise, you will not have to worry about anything at all. In a matter of seconds, you will have a delicious freshly ground aromatic coffee.

How do you grind coffee in the Thermomix?

All right, we have our favorite coffee beans. What do I do with it now? The first thing you have to know is what type of coffee maker you are going to use, because in this way we are going to grind it finer or coarser, that is, more seconds or fewer seconds.

The ideal is to grind the right amount that we are going to consume , so that it has greater freshness. Although we can take advantage of and grind a little more quantity for the following days.

As a reference we will say that for a cup of coffee we will need between 15 g and 20 g of coffee beans (depending on how strong we like coffee).

So let's say we are going to grind 100 g of coffee beans :

• If we have a plunger or French type coffee maker, our grain has to be coarser. We program 30 seconds, progressive speed 5-10.
• If we have an Italian or espresso type coffee maker, our grain has to be finer. We program 50 seconds, progressive speed 5-10.
• Once the time is up, we check the point of our ground coffee and if necessary, we grind for a few more seconds.

How do we preserve our coffee once it is ground?

As we have said before, the ideal is to grind just the coffee that we are going to consume. But, if you want, you can grind for the next few days. Once you have it ground, store it in an airtight jar or jar and it will be perfectly preserved.

How to grind coffee in the blender

 How to grind coffee in the blender

Coffee lovers tend to appreciate noble and selected beans, generally ground at the time of coffee preparation, and for grinding a coffee grinder is usually used, a machine specialized in grinding the beans, leaving them ready for the preparation of coffee. But, if you fancy a grain milled in the hour and you don't have a grain grinder nearby, you can use a blender for this process.

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See below the step by step!
1. For the preparation you will need a blender and the amount of beans necessary for the coffee, nothing more. To maintain the aroma and freshness of the coffee, the beans must be ground at the time of preparation.

2. Leave the blender sanitized, place a small amount of grains in the blender - if the need is for more grains, you can repeat the step - and blend for 15 seconds.

3. Turn off the blender and shake the blender jar to loosen the beans.

If necessary, beat for more 15 seconds and repeat the previous process until reaching the desired grinding point, remember that each type of coffee requires a different grind for preparation.

Did you like the idea?

Remember, the correct thing to do is to use the grinder, use the blender only when necessary. Take advantage of the suggestion and good coffee!