Kitchen Coffee Grinders

Americans have always enjoyed the taste and energy-boosting qualities of coffee. In fact, coffee has been the staple drink of many Americans since the early pioneer days. Of late, the coffee shop scene is enjoying massive growth — evidence of this is the presence of Starbucks and other coffee shops all over the United States.

Coffee grinders can be found in many American homes today. These devices allow coffee lovers to make their own coffee and enjoy their blend at home. Today’s coffee lovers are fortunate to have these machines. The early American pioneers had to grind their coffee beans by hand in coffee mills.

These coffee mills are considered antique coffee grinders today. They have become collector’s items. These antique coffee grinders are highly sought after by those individuals who aren’t simply antique collectors but also people who want to give their kitchen a country kitchen look by displaying an antique coffee grinder atop their counter or island.

Many people buy an antique coffee grinder to complete that country kitchen look, but many of these old devices are still in working condition and can be used by their owners to make their own coffee.

Antique Box Coffee Grinder

As its name implies, this particular antique coffee grinder is box shaped. Except for the cranking handle on the top, the unit looks like a plain old box. This antique coffee grinder has a compartment underneath that can hold about a pound of coffee.

This type of antique coffee grinder is easy to use if the handle is located on the side. You can have a firm grip on the handle as you turn the crank and keep the box stationary as the coffee beans are being ground. A small drawer below collects the ground coffee. When done, this drawer is pulled out and its content dumped in a coffee pot or container.

Antique Upright Coffee Grinder

Antique upright coffee grinders were typically made out of cast iron. These antique coffee grinders feature two grinding wheels. Because cast iron is durable, this type of antique coffee grinder is recommended for antiques collectors who also want to be able to grind their own coffee.

Great Tasting Coffee

Some coffee drinkers will say that the modern electric coffee grinders damage the coffee and takes away from the taste. Seasoned coffee drinkers will refuse to drink any coffee except that which is ground by hand and has been never exposed to any heat until it is combined with the boiling water for the ready to drink cup of coffee.

European Coffee Grinders

Some of the European coffee grinders are among the most sought after because they are much more attractive and ornate than their American counterparts. Some of these antique coffee grinders are even made out of porcelain.

Antique coffee grinders can be made from cast iron, wood and porcelain. You can collect antique coffee grinders made of one material or you can collect those made of all three.