The Grindmaster-Cecilware company was founded in 2009 through the merging of two successful commercial coffeemaker manufacturing companies, Grindmaster corporation and the Cecilware Company. In 2011, the parent company will celebrate 100 years on the commercial coffeemaker stage. The company has produced numerous and innovate products, which are distributed globally. Grindmaster-Cecilware targets the food and beverage commercial industry, although some coffee aficionados also use these products in their homes. Today, the company has built a strong reputation for its ability to evolve, thus meeting market and consumer demands.

Marketed under the brand name Grindmaster, the company proper produces numerous coffee grinders. Although commercial coffeemakers are critical in brewing quality coffee, coffee beans largely determine the taste of one’s coffee. For this reason, it is important for restaurants, cafes, or cafeterias to have quality coffee grinders. Grindmaster manufactures both commercial and retail coffee grinders, each boasting their own unique features.

For the food and beverage industry, Grindmaster offers numerous coffee grinders to meet high yields. For example, the Grindmaster Model 190SS is an automatic machine that allows one to see the coffee beans being ground. One can adjust the grind settings, thus producing larger or smaller grounds depending on the desired end beverage. The long-lasting burrs ensure that coffee is ground with accurate and consistent throws. In addition, the coffee grinder is economical and dependable. The Grindmaster Model 190SS is also powerful, with a ½ horsepower engine to ensure fast and quality coffee bean grinding. The appliance also comes equipped with an unparalleled warranty to ensure customer satisfaction and proper equipment functionality.

Grindmaster also manufactures the commercial 250-3A Model. This industrial appliance is sturdy and versatile. The Model 250-3A has large, dual hoppers that allow the user to grind two separate coffee types simultaneously. Each coffee type is individually portioned, ensuring exact grinding and brewing. In addition, the machine is strong and promises equal, precise throw regardless of the coffee beans’ weight. The large burrs allow for a fast grinding time, which is ideal for busy, high-traffic businesses, like hotels. To accommodate different types of brewing equipment, the 250-3A Model has patented brew rails that accept numerous brew baskets. Like all commercial Grindmaster models, the 3A model also comes equipped with a multi-year warranty.

In addition to commercial coffee grinders, Grindmaster also specializes in at-home coffee grinders. Such grinders are relatively affordable, although they are designed to grind less coffee than their industrial counterparts. One retail model is the 835 Model. This coffee grinder is available in numerous custom colors, such as red, boasting a unique and contemporary style. The coffee grinder is user-friendly, even for beginners. In order to save countertop space, the 835 Model is compact, measuring only seven inches wide. Despite its small size, the device is still powerful and has a strong motor. The appliance is easy-to-use and comes equipped with troubleshooting guides. With its precise burrs, the 835 Model grinds coffee beans quickly and effectively. For added simplicity, the coffee grinder has separate on/off buttons and a stainless steel, easy-to-read front panel.

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We look forward to offering it on our web site. In the meantime, we have the current line-up of Baratza coffee grinders available.

Making a case for getting the most out of your coffee in a time of rising coffee prices (up 40% in the last year), Barron’s proclaimed the Virtuoso a great grinder for it’s hardened steel conical burrs, 40 grind settings, uniform grind, and low static production.

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Was that going overboard and an act of coffee snobbery, or was he correct?

Tough questions are tough to answer. The simple answer is that green (raw) beans last at least 2 years, whole roasted beans last 2 to 4 weeks if properly stored, and ground beans immediately start losing flavor once they are ground.

If you can buy green coffee beans and roast them yourself, you can ensure that you will always have fresh coffee. Most beans you buy, though, have no roast date on them, and expiration date are only so helpful, since they are made at the whimsy of the roaster.

The best you can do to ensure fresh coffee taste, short of roasting your own beans, is to buy whole bean coffee – preferably direct from a local roaster – and use it within a couple of weeks. If you buy ground coffee, consider getting a grinder, or just get used to the fact that your coffee will be lacking flavor.

Aside from all of that, though, I think the correct answer is that you can consider your beans no longer fresh when you can no longer deal with the taste – or lack thereof – of the coffee that they make. If you don’t mind drinking coffee that you bought ground 2 months ago, then consider yourself the better for your easy-going nature. If you think coffee you ground 2 minutes ago is now old and unusable, then go ahead and grind some more.