If you have just put a lot of money into a good espresso machine but are finding that the coffee produced isn’t living up to you the brew you usually drink at the local bar maybe its time you took a look at the coffee grinder you are using.

Its seems reasonable to some people to buy an espresso machine without putting the required time into choosing a grinder which matches up in terms of quality.

What’s wrong with the pre-ground coffee you find in the supermarket?

1. The biggest problem with buying pre-ground is that its not going to be as fresh as the coffee used by a Barista who has access to their own grinder. The methods used to pack coffee are actually pretty sophisticated these days but you still can’t find a pre-ground product which will taste like one that’s freshly ground.

2. The large packets of ground coffee you find in the supermarket are so large that the coffee will have deteriorated greatly from the time you open it and the time you have your last coffee make from the grounds in the bag.

3. You’ll obviously be unable to adjust the fineness of the coffee to match the equipment you are using.

Buy coffee that is too finely ground for your coffee machine and it will find it too difficult to push the water through the grounds meaning you will fail to get a brew.

Pick up a packet of coffee that is too coarsely ground and the water that is pushed through it will be unable to pick up the subtle flavors of the bean and your final product will be without a crema.

To get great espresso it always pays to make a financial sacrifice and buy the best coffee grinder you can find. Do your research on the Internet and find a grinder recommended by people who know what they are talking about.

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