A coffee grinder chops coffee beans with a spinning blade and can also chop nuts, herbs and spices. Your coffee grinder will last a long time as long as you properly care for it. Here is how to care for a coffee grinder. more »

Coffee grinders have single-speed switches that can easily become clogged with coffee grounds. They also have problems with dull blades and overheated motors from use. Follow these steps to fix a coffee grinder. more »

If you thought that all coffee grinders were the same then you're in for a big surprise. There is a huge range of brands and price ranges from which to choose. Your choice of coffee grinder can be just as important as the machine itself in the quest for that perfect cup of joe. more »

Here's how to use an electric coffee grinder. If you use a coffee grinder, your coffee will be fresher because you'll grind whole beans and release their fresh flavor every day. more »

While nothing will replace a grain grinder for wheat, small amounts of wheat can be ground into flour using a coffee grinder. Although you can grind only about a quarter-cup of wheat at a time, the coffee grinder will make quick work of grinding wheat berries into flour. You will need an electric coffee grinder for this process, as a manual grinder will not grind the berries fine enough to use as flour in recipes. more »

The Coffee Grinder step in tap dancing is one of those "razzle dazzle" steps that will be sure to garner the dancer some applause. When you first see it executed, you may wonder how the dancer pulls it off. Yet, it is doable and not as difficult as it appears. Imagine, if you can, an old-fashioned coffee grinder. The handle had to be turned in a circular motion in order to grind the coffee beans contained within the attached box. It circled around many times, grinding faster and then a little faster. That is the motion that this step in tap dancing approximates. Your legs are the handle on the coffee grinder. more »

The first sign of a antique coffee grinder, or mill, as enthusiasts call them, is the handle. Believe it or not, coffee is older than electricity. The first electric coffee grinder was created in 1938 but didn't become popular until the 1950's, which is when the hand powered coffee mills stopped being produced. Antique coffee grinders are always hand powered. Another sure sign of a antique coffee mill is the materials it's made out of. Antique mills are only made from glass, cast iron or wood. If you find a coffee mill made from plastic, that is a sure sign its post 1950 and it's a replica. more »

The electric coffee grinder has become a popular home appliance for coffee drinkers and home chefs. Besides coffee, you can use some grinders to grind herbs and spices. With such a wide range of uses, it is important to clean the grinder frequently to remove oils, flavorings, odors or residue. Use the following tips to clean a coffee grinder. more »

If you're a true coffee aficionado then an electric coffee grinder is a must have appliance for you to own. It's widely known that freshly ground coffee tastes so much better than pre-ground coffee. A home coffee grinder makes the coffee experience so much better. Now, before you run out and get one there are several things to consider. more »