WHY USE A GRINDER?

Compass Point Coffee focuses on distributing whole bean coffee without pre-grinding

but why and how do you pick a grinder? We want all of our customers to experience a great cup of coffee and since we focus on sourcing high quality beans and roasting all you have to worry about is grinding beans and extraction or brewing!

The grind method and proximity to extraction is one factor that consumers have the most control over. Think about coffee beans as ice. When your beans are ground, it is similar to crushing ice. The surface area of the ice is exposed and the cold of the ice having more surface area is rapidly dissipating. The same goes for coffee beans and flavor loss once ground.

To enjoy your coffee to it's maximum potential you want to use your beans within 2 weeks of roasting, and you want to grind your beans immediately before extraction to maximize the flavor. That is why we at Compass Point Coffee, only ship our single point of origin beans, in whole bean form, 24 hours after roasting to ensure you have the best coffee experience possible.

Grinders come in two main forms and various price-points:

• Hand-held Grinders are a common choice for a home grinder due to being small and inexpensive. You simply hold the grind button for as long as needed to achieve the desired consistency. This method is difficult to achieve a consistent grind.

• Burr Grinders utilize burrs part of the grinder that crushes the coffee beans into a uniform size which is essential for creating an awesome espresso/coffee. While more expensive this is our recommended choice. Burr grinders start out around $100 and go up to $1000 or more for those you see in coffee shops. The lower end burr grinder will be completely adequate for your home grinding needs. You can set the grind level to your extraction method; course for French Press, medium for drip and pour over, fine to extra fine for espresso.

Please feel free to send questions or comments. We're here to help! Life is too short for a bad cup of coffee. Let us help you make every cup the best!