An Antique Grinder Makes A Quality Brew
By Peter Wilson
For coffee lovers, there is nothing more satisfying than a cup
of their favorite brew, made from freshly roasted and ground
beans. Even a sniff of our preferred grinds can spark off a
serious espresso craving.
For the traditionalists among us, ready ground coffee is not an
option, and the shiny new electric grinders leave us cold, not
to mention a little deaf due to the terrible noise. Even the
most expensive electric grinder has a habit of overheating the
beans, losing some of that precious flavor. If you agree with
all of the above, and don’t mind spending a little time over
making your perfect brew, an antique coffee grinder is probably
the choice for you.
As well as being hand set to produce exactly the coarseness of
grinds that you prefer, an antique grinder will never overheat
you beans, keeping the full taste intact. They also make an
extremely attractive addition to your kitchen, whether you have
traditional or modern décor, and bring a touch of character to
your home.
If you are after a modern look for your kitchen, and don’t
think an antique has any place there, then think again. There
are some excellent art deco style grinders from the twenties
which had the smooth lines and simple designs that look
fantastic in a modern minimalist kitchen. A large number of
grinders were produced during this period so they should be
relatively easy to find, and models can be restored and
repainted with a new coat of glossy enamel to suit your personal
tastes.
Buying a grinder to fit into a more old-fashioned kitchen is
even easier, with a wide variety to choose from including
counter top and wall mounted. As long as your grinder is in
good working order, or has been well restored, you will be
buying a classic piece for your kitchen that adds both
practicality and character.
The simplest of the counter top grinders was largely made from
wood, preferably left unpainted. It had a highly attractive and
detailed cast iron handle at the top, which is turned to grind
the coffee, and a small drawer at the base for collecting the
grinds. These are easily available and not too expensive,
depending in the quality. The straightforward design means they
are unlikely to break and are very attractive pieces.
Some coffee grinders are highly collectible, like the Parker
Nation mill, which was manufactured in Connecticut just after
the turn of the last century, as can be identified by its
distinctive bronze top. There are also a number of very unusual
wall mounted models that originated in Europe. These are
generally metal or possibly porcelain and some depict
interesting scenes or motifs.
Whatever model you choose, you will be investing in a means of
producing perfectly ground beans, and a small piece of history
for your kitchen which provide a great talking point for all
your visitors.
About the Author: Peter J. Wilson writes articles for
www.coffee-espresso-maker-tips.com , a web publication
about coffee types and cappuccino. Sharing his passion in
detailed publications (such as
www.coffee-espresso-maker-tips.com/coffee-grinder.html on
coffee grinder ) he showed his knowledge
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