Improving Your Grinder Quality: A Genius Hack

🔑Slow feeding can significantly improve the grinding process by reducing mushing and increasing cutting, resulting in a more consistent particle size and better taste.

✨By slow feeding the beans into the grinder, you can achieve a coarser grind size with fewer fines, allowing for improved flow of water and extraction during brewing.

👌Slow feeding is especially beneficial for pour-over and filter coffee methods, where a more even particle distribution is desired for optimal flavor and clarity.

🔄The slow feeding technique can also be applied to espresso grinding, although it may take longer to grind at finer settings. The results include improved particle homogeneity and reduced channeling.

🧪Experiment with slow feeding on different grinders to find the optimal technique and particle size for your preferred brewing method.

What is slow feeding?

—Slow feeding is a technique where beans are fed into the grinder one to three at a time, allowing for a more consistent and controlled grinding process.

What are the benefits of slow feeding?

—Slow feeding reduces mushing and improves cutting, resulting in a more even particle size distribution, enhanced flavor extraction, and reduced bitterness in the brewed coffee.

Which brewing methods can benefit from slow feeding?

—Slow feeding is particularly beneficial for pour-over and filter coffee methods, where a more uniform particle size leads to improved water flow and extraction.

Can slow feeding be used for espresso grinding?

—Yes, slow feeding can be applied to espresso grinding as well, although it may take longer at finer settings. It helps achieve a more homogenous particle size and reduces channeling during extraction.

Are there any specific grinders that work best with slow feeding?

—Slow feeding can be effective on various grinders, both hand and electric. Experimenting with different models will help determine the optimal technique for each grinder.

00:00In this video, Lance Hedrick introduces a genius hack to improve the quality of your grinder without the need for an upgrade.

01:50Lance explains how slow feeding the beans into the grinder can enhance the grinding process by reducing mushing and increasing cutting.

05:04He demonstrates the difference in particle size and distribution between a normal feed and a slow feed.

08:36Lance shows the results of slow feeding on a hand grinder and an electric grinder, highlighting the improved clarity and taste in the brewed coffee.

09:59He encourages viewers to try the slow feeding technique on their own grinders and shares tips for achieving optimal results.