Jun 29 2010
Russell Hobbs Coffee Grinder
Russell Hobbs is a manufacturing company in the United Kingdom that specializes in small appliances like the Russell Hobbs coffee grinder. This company has been in business for over 50 years and sells products to both the UK and worldwide. Their coffee makers have been synonymous with excellent coffee for many years and so their coffee grinder is simply an added touch that makes the coffee even better.
Russell Hobbs Coffee Grinder
The Russell Hobbs grinder is a small compact grinder with three settings for fine, medium and coarse coffee. This grinder is the ideal size for small kitchens, dorms and people who only occasionally grind their coffee beans. The timer sets the grinding time to allow for a precise grind while the cup setting allows one to six cups of coffee to be milled at one time.
The Russell Hobbs grinder is in the family of blade grinders that are less expensive than burr grinders. While the burr grinder is the preferred method for grinding large amounts of coffee beans on a continual basis, their price is cost prohibitive for many people. The blade grinder is the ideal option for getting freshly ground coffee.
The blade grinder’s drawback is that it has to be monitored to prevent the coffee from becoming scorched due to the overheating of the coffee beans. However, if the timer is used and the beans are carefully watched, the coffee grind will be perfect and the taste of the coffee will reflect this perfection. The Russell Hobbs grinder has timers to insure that the beans are not overheated. The timers in conjunction with the cup size selection work together to make sure the beans are not ground longer than necessary. Should the beans need to be ground finer the timer can be turned on for a second time. This works better to keep the beans from overheating than having the timer set for a long period.
Blade grinders that do not have timers work on a pulse action basis and require more interaction on the part of the user to keep the beans from becoming scorched. These types of grinders operate by pushing on a lever to turn on the blade and releasing it to stop the blades. Users have to learn how long their beans need to grind simply by sight and they also have to be careful not to let the machine turn too fast for long periods of time.
Small coffee grinders for home and dorm use can be found in retail shops and online. Manufacturers like Russell Hobbs provide top quality products that individuals can trust to provide quality ground coffee on a regular basis. Companies that have a history of top quality products can be trusted to supply their kitchen’s needs.
-Sharon Chapman