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Nothing compares to the rich scent of freshly ground coffee beans. Even those who aren’t fond of coffee can’t resist this intoxicating aroma. If your coffee grinder is broken or beyond repair, don't worry – there are still plenty of ways to grind your coffee beans. We’ll show you how to do it!
Steps
Grinding by Hand
Using a Mortar and Pestle This is one of the best methods to try, but start by grinding only a small amount of coffee beans at first to avoid spilling them everywhere. You might face a bit of trouble on the first try – the beans can bounce out of the mortar as you grind them, but with practice, you’ll get the hang of it!
Crushing the Coffee Beans. This idea involves smashing the coffee beans into coarse or fine grounds. The easiest way to do this is by using the right tool, like a small hammer!
- Place the coffee beans in a high-quality plastic bag or between sheets of dry parchment paper, and then wrap it in a cloth. Use a meat tenderizer or small hammer to crush the beans. If you don’t crush them evenly, the bean pieces won’t be uniform. This may not be the best cup of coffee you’ve ever made, but you can still enjoy it, and it’ll taste pretty good too.
Rolling the Coffee Beans. Use a rolling pin just like you would a small hammer. Get a large zip-lock bag or dry parchment paper and a thin cloth, then roll the pin over the bag of beans with pressure until the coffee is ‘ground’ perfectly. If you don’t have a rolling pin, a glass bottle or food container can serve as a replacement.
Use an Old Hand Grinder or Cutter! These may look like tools from your grandmother’s time, but they actually work quite effectively.
Using Simple Methods
Buy Pre-Ground Coffee Beans. If you don’t have much time, and your guests have just arrived, or you simply don’t want to go through the hassle of grinding and cleaning up, you can always buy pre-ground coffee. This saves time and effort, and if you’re on a tight budget, it’s also more economical.
- Use the grinder at your local grocery store. If your favorite coffee beans aren’t available pre-ground, most supermarkets offer convenient grinders. Before grinding all the beans, run a few through the machine for about 10 seconds to clean out any old coffee—after all, you don’t want the lavender and chocolate flavors of someone else’s beans mixed in with your French roast!
Using a Blender. A blender is a great tool that can also help grind coffee beans.
Tips
- Store ground coffee beans in an airtight container, and keep it in a cool, dark place. Avoid placing the container on or near the stove.
- The high-end burr grinder will be more expensive, but it provides superior grinding performance.
- Investing in a good grinder, priced under 400,000 VND, will extend the machine’s lifespan if well-maintained.
- Don’t store coffee in the fridge. The low humidity in the fridge will dry out the beans and spoil them quickly. Also, avoid freezing them for the same reason.
- The freezing process acts like a dehydrator, removing moisture from food and other items.
