Whole-grain coffee is probably the best option for those who want the most aromatic and fresh coffee. The only drawback is that you have to grind it to brew it. Of course you can use already ground coffee, but it reduces the taste because the oxygen has a devastating effect on the coffee aroma which fades over time and you get a bad perception of freshness.
Many people who are not true coffee fanatics do not buy a coffee grinder, as a good one costs quite tangible money, so the temptation to save money and use a food processor is quite high.
Of course, a food processor still has a slightly worse grind quality than a professional grinder. However, if you compare it to a cheap food processor, the result is the same (or even better).
Can you grind coffee in a food processor
Of course, if you have a good grinder, it is better to use it. However, as I think you are wondering if you can use a food processor for a reason, you probably don’t have a coffee grinder.
I will say this, if you don’t have a coffee grinder, a food processor or blender can help you grind coffee just as well as a coffee grinder.
Of course, if you want to make espresso that’s as good as the ones in expensive coffee houses, then you probably need a professional grinder.
However, if your ambitions are not that high, a coffee grinder will do just fine. Especially if you want to save money on your appliances.
What is the difference between a coffee grinder and a food processor?
The main difference is the shape of the rotating and cutting parts. Coffee grinders have millstones, which are designed to grind coffee beans.
In comparison, the blades in a food processor are more versatile, so they are significantly different from a coffee grinder.
Thus, coffee grinders grind coffee more homogeneously because they are designed specifically to grind coffee beans.
A kitchen combine will have to be used in several modes and grind the coffee for a longer time to get the same level of homogeneity.
How to grind coffee using the food processor
The process of using a food processor to grind coffee beans is quite simple. Here’s what you need to do:
- Fill the coffee beans into the food processor.
- Turn on the food processor
- If your food processor has speed control, use the low setting first
- Repeat the process several times (5-6 times) for about 20 seconds each
- During the break, stir the coffee using a fork or just shake the food processor
- Then turn the food processor back on at high speed and grind the coffee for about 40 seconds
- Turn off the food processor
- Dump the ground coffee
- Clean the food processor
How to regulate the level of coffee grinding
It’s simple enough. If you want a coarser grind, just reduce the time between each step. Also, you don’t have to use a high speed.
If you want a finer grind, on the contrary, increase the grinding speed and the time of each step.
