Starbucks believes that “a good grind is the first step to an exceptional brew,” so they use a machine with a conical burr grinder that results in a better grind than the aggressive blade grinders. This machine is the Mastrena, an exclusive brand made for Starbucks by the Swiss company Thermoplan AG. What kind of … Read more
Does Starbucks grind your coffee for free? starbucks coffee on Twitter: “#ProTip: Your local Starbucks can grind coffee for almost any brewer and filter. And it’s free !. What does grind mean in coffee? No matter your brew method, coffee-making involves extracting flavor (and caffeine) from coffee grounds The finer you grind your coffee beans, … Read more
You’ll run into two main types of burrs: flat and conical Flat burrs are exactly the way they sound: flat. The beans drop down to the grinding mechanism vertically, where they are crushed between two horizontal discs. These discs tend to rotate more quickly. What are the two main types of commercial espresso grinders? You’ll … Read more