Pegasus Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 That's what I get for speed shopping. I am weighing my options: 1. Take it back next shopping trip and get ground 2. Buy a coffee grinder because once I try it, I'll not want to go back to pre-ground 3. Attempt some sort of coffee grinding experiment without a grinder (blender? grater? mortar and pestle? hammer?) WWYD? Thanks! Pegasus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfordlr Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Do you live near a grocery store, or are you remote? Most store I know of have grinders on site. You could take it in to grind there...or return it ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4one Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 A blender would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeFe Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I put them in a pretty bowl or vase and set it somewhere in the house. Coffee beans absorb odors. I have a hurricane vase full of coffee beans with a french vanilla candle (in a glass jar) buried in them. Smells divine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellers Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 2. Buy a coffee grinder because once I try it, I'll not want to go back to pre-ground I don't drink coffee but my DH does and he grinds his own. He claims it's the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 The correct answer is: 2. Buy a coffee grinder because once I try it, I'll not want to go back to pre-ground There is simply no comparison between pre-ground beans and freshly ground ones. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Buy a grinder. It is so worth the money. It makes ahuge difference in the flavor to grind it fresh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 4. Take this as your sign to kick the habit and give up coffee. Switch to tea. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I bought our coffee grinder at the thrift store. The sticker on the bottom says $3, but I probably paid less :D I will never never never go back to buying ground coffee. If I can't grind it at home, I will use the grinder at the store. Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 The correct answer is: 2. Buy a coffee grinder because once I try it, I'll not want to go back to pre-ground There is simply no comparison between pre-ground beans and freshly ground ones. Bill This. We are coffee snoots, but live where EVERYONE drinks espresso. You can't throw a rock without hitting a coffee shop. You can get a cheap grinder, or something like a Capresso that has a bean hopper and you turn a dial and grind only what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 The correct answer is: 2. Buy a coffee grinder because once I try it, I'll not want to go back to pre-ground There is simply no comparison between pre-ground beans and freshly ground ones. Bill Exactly:iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Buy a Vitamix. Then you can grind coffee and do so many other things too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 4. Take this as your sign to kick the habit and give up coffee. Switch to tea. ;) Oh, we drink tea daily and go through gallons of tea in this house. Coffee is actually a weekend treat. It looks like most of the responses so far are to buy a grinder or use the in-store grinder. I'm looking forward to trying it! Pegasus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) Use your blender until you can grind it at the store or buy a grinder. The house we vacation at has a regular coffee pot, but we do not have a grinder up there. Before we go, I blend half full mason jars of beans, then put the lid on. That way I can just take it with me and I don't have to worry about it. I have a beehive Oster and the base will screw onto a mason jar. (Our grinder grinds too small of an amount at one time to process enough for a vacation) Edited March 23, 2012 by Tap, tap, tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I bought our coffee grinder at the thrift store. The sticker on the bottom says $3, but I probably paid less :D I will never never never go back to buying ground coffee. If I can't grind it at home, I will use the grinder at the store. Amen. Amen. This is a sacred topic to be taken seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 That's what I get for speed shopping. I am weighing my options: 1. Take it back next shopping trip and get ground 2. Buy a coffee grinder because once I try it, I'll not want to go back to pre-ground 3. Attempt some sort of coffee grinding experiment without a grinder (blender? grater? mortar and pestle? hammer?) WWYD? Thanks! Pegasus Get a nice little grinder. I have a little red Kitchenaid that unfortunately appears to have undergone a design change. I hope it holds out a while longer. It comes apart in 3 pieces making it super easy to clean when I use it for other things. I use mine for milling flax seed also (which I keep in the freezer). You can also use them for spices. I would hate to have to clean a blender every time I had to grind a couple TBS of something. My coffee grinder earns its cabinet space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Get a grinder. The difference is amazing. We're coffee snobs here, too. Once you've had fresh-ground organic shade-grown coffee, you'll never go back. Which, of course, is a very bad thing for the budget. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 My coffee grinder earns its cabinet space. My grinder is the only appliance I own that has earned the right to live on my counter 24/7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitworth Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 The correct answer is: 2. Buy a coffee grinder because once I try it, I'll not want to go back to pre-ground There is simply no comparison between pre-ground beans and freshly ground ones. Bill :iagree: Then get a French press. It's far superior to a drip method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 :iagree: Then get a French press. It's far superior to a drip method. I'm with you! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBS Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 OH, funny. I got a different brand of coffee as a treat for my husband for Christmas, and forgot to grind the darn beans at the store. I took them back to the store and ground them. I don't want a whole 'nother process, to making coffee. Tempted but not there yet. SO, if I see a really nice grinder at a thrift shop.....I did see a cool coffee maker that ground the beans and made the coffee all itself, with a timer....tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Get a grinder. We actually have two, because I like flavored coffees and dh doesn't. If we grind the beans in the same grinder his beans wind up tasting like my flavored ones! Oh, and both grinders live on the counter, though I am down to only using mine for a once-a-week decaf treat now that I'm knocked up. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 OH, funny. I got a different brand of coffee as a treat for my husband for Christmas, and forgot to grind the darn beans at the store. I took them back to the store and ground them. I don't want a whole 'nother process, to making coffee. Tempted but not there yet. SO, if I see a really nice grinder at a thrift shop.....I did see a cool coffee maker that ground the beans and made the coffee all itself, with a timer....tempting. Whadda you mean a whole 'nother process? You grind the beans, dump 'em in a French press, pour in hot water, steep, plunge, pour, drink. Easy! :D Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Oh goodness people please..always grind your own coffee. There are a lot of things I can handle. But, this is a horror I will not want to hear about on this board again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Whadda you mean a whole 'nother process? You grind the beans, dump 'em in a French press, pour in hot water, steep, plunge, pour, drink. Easy! :D Bill That is how I roll every single morning. Obviously not with Bill. I have my own man to grind the beans with:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAR120C Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Get a grinder. We actually have two, because I like flavored coffees and dh doesn't. If we grind the beans in the same grinder his beans wind up tasting like my flavored ones! because one is for spices and I don't like clove-chipotle-caraway coffee... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 3. Attempt some sort of coffee grinding experiment without a grinder (blender? grater? mortar and pestle? hammer?) I did this - I simply put the coffee in the blender. I discovered that here is a very fine line between too course and too fine, when it comes to coffee. That said, if I'd been a little more cautious, it might have worked well. The coffee I ended up in is too fine for my espresso machine - the water won't pump through it - but I figure it's really just an opportunity to try making Greek / Turkish / Arabic coffee on the stove! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I have a gorgeous can of Trader Joe's coffee decorating my pantry for the same reason. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylvi76 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 We have a blender just for coffee beans. Works great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runmiarun Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 The correct answer is: 2. Buy a coffee grinder because once I try it, I'll not want to go back to pre-ground There is simply no comparison between pre-ground beans and freshly ground ones. Bill Yep. What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 #2, absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 The correct answer is: 2. Buy a coffee grinder because once I try it, I'll not want to go back to pre-ground There is simply no comparison between pre-ground beans and freshly ground ones. Bill :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Grind your own. It's delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Coffee grinders are dirt cheap. If you end up not liking it you can use it to grind spices or herbs. :iagree:I use mine to grind flax seed which I add to my homemade bread. I only paid $10 for a little one I got at Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunD Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I vote for the hammer option, because I need a little entertainment today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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