Krup Burr Grinder: Almost a need! There are two kinds of grinders the blade grinder and the burr grinder. Blade grinders work like spinning knives, and burr uses grooved metal plates to smash the coffee. Most enthusiasts use a burr grinder because it is more precise and more accessible to control. I started my home coffee exploration with a blade grinder I got very cheaply at the local Target. Blade grinders are still a viable option for those unsure how much they want to invest in coffee. Although the Krups grinder makes a conceiving argument to the contrary, It is important to note that the intended use is for the house, not a commercial setting. I have had this grinder for three years, and I use it all the time to try all the coffee. I believe it is 48 USD right now as of Dec 12, 2023. Money-wise, it makes a lot of sense for home users because of its abilities. The controls are intuitive and easy to use. The capacity of the hopper and the ability to grind various amounts of coffee is a plus. The range of how fine to how coarse it can grind will provide plenty of precision for most home brewers. The best part is the built-in container to capture the grounds. This compartment is sleek, helps keep the machine compact, and makes dumping grinds easy. As with everything, there are some downsides. The first downside is that the lid must be all the way down on the hopper for it to grind. Cleaning is a hassle; unplugging the machine, wiping it out, and getting all the cracks and crevices out can be difficult as the hopper does not disconnect from the rest of the machine. If this were changed so the bean hopper could…