Top Brands of Electric Coffee Grinders For Those on a Budget

Most coffee grinders seen at home are the electric type. These are coffee appliances with cords that extend to power outlets for it to run. Electric coffee grinders conveniently help produce freshly ground coffee beans. It can produce a flavorful cup of coffee the same way as the more heavy duty types seen in coffee shops.

There are three types of electric grinders. These are blade, burr (Flat Wheel) and burr (Conical). Each one differs in the manner it grinds coffee beans, but it all works under the same basic premise of extracting the bitter flavor of coffee beans in hot water.

There are about a few hundreds of models of these grinders. Some models come cheaper which possess only the most basic features of coffee grinding. Others are more expensive and classy. We tackle here only a few of the more affordable and value for money coffee grinder models in the market.

Braun Aromatic is a black stainless steel blade that has the cord conveniently tucked- in for a tidy counter. The ribbed lid design produces an even ground coffee.

It can hold up to 12 cups of coffee of 2.5 oz of beans. Its 150 watts motor avoids grind overheating. It has a graduated measuring scale with transparent lid. It has an on and off switch. It secures the lid first before grinding starts. It measures 3 3/8 by 3 3/8 by 7 1/2 in.

Another model is Delonghi. It comes in white or black color. It has durable stainless steel blades. It can grind up to 2.36 ounces coffee beans or 4 to 12 cups. It can grind coarse, medium or fine beans. It has a rubberized grip and feet, with self-storing cord. It automatically shuts down when done, or when the lid is removed.

The Solis Maestro is a high quality grinder designed by Baratza LLC and assembled in the US. It is a conical burr that gives a fine grind for espresso extraction.

It operates quietly and smoothly. It can hold up to 5 oz of grounds. It does not heat up. It has 50% more grind adjustment as compared to other classes. It has a special gear reduction for slow turning for an aromatic and fresh ground beans.

The Capresso Burr Grinder is a conical burr that grinds uniformly sized coffee beans. It uses clever and time settings for the right amount selection of beans to be ground. It can grind up to 16 cups. It has an electronic sensor for grinding precision. Beans are dispensed automatically onto the bowl for grinding. You can select from 17 settings, from fine to coarse.

It has an electronic bean sensor signal and it automatically stops grinding. The grinding wheel can be removed for easy clean up. It has a large coffee container.

Krups Fast Touch is an electric blade grinder that can be used for grinding spices and herbs. It features fast grinding of a 200 watt motor. It can grind up to 3 ounces. It has an oval polypropylene/stainless blade design. It can be used easily for nuts, spices and grains. It is compact and inexpensive, but a bit noisy.