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Earlier today, I showed you guys the Hario TCA-5 Vacuum Coffee Maker and now it’s the Kyocera Ceramic Coffee Grinder which should also be a nice addition to the kitchen. Since I’m the only coffee drinker in the house, owning a coffee grinder doesn’t make much sense especially when most coffee tastes the same to me. But being exposed to coffee and coffee drinkers at the office all day long has got me a bit more interested. I’m still at that stage where all coffee is created equal but I’m slowly starting to take mental notes about coffee and what it takes to make a nice cup of joe. Things such as how long coffee beans should be roasted for and even the size of the coffee grinds. I never gave these things much thought and how they can have an impact on the taste of the coffee.

The Kyocera Ceramic Coffee Grinder is a manual ceramic burr that will evenly grind your coffee, tea, and spices. You could probably grind certain “herbs” as well. Apparently a burr grinder is better than a blade grinder but it tends to be a bit more pricey. In blade grinders, you can give your coffee beans a burnt taste if you grind for too long due to the heat transfer. See, even you’re learning something about the coffee grinding process.

The Kyocera Ceramic Coffee Grinder comes with a dishwasher-safe glass container and the burr grinder is adjustable so you can grind the coffee as fine as flour or leave it more coarse. The base of the coffee grinder is made of silicone and can be removed. The glass container can hold 100 grams of coffee grounds. The ceramic used “almost” has the same hardness as diamonds so it will last for many years and you also don’t have to worry about it rusting on you.

The Kyocera Ceramic Coffee Grinder can be picked up for $44.95 on Amazon. I don’t know about you guys but I think this should look pretty nice sitting next to that vacuum coffee maker I mentioned earlier.

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I’m no coffee expert and all coffee brands pretty much tastes the same to me. I can tell you if it tastes good or not but when it comes to the blends and how long it’s been roasted for, I’m pretty clueless. Our writer, Gina, loves her coffee and she will soon be reviewing the world’s strongest coffee. To be honest, I probably enjoy the smell of coffee more than the actual taste. While we wait for the world’s strongest coffee to arrive in the mail, let me show you guys this pretty sweet looking coffee machine.

The Hario Bonimac Siphon Coffee Machine or also known as a vacuum coffee maker is a great looking device that is sure to be a conversation piece at your home. The vacuum coffee maker was invented in 1830 and they were quite popular until the 1950's or so. It generally takes a bit more effort to brew a pot of coffee using a vacuum coffee maker but it results in a more clear brew and better tasting cup of coffee.

The Hario TC-5 Vacuum coffee maker comes with a soot free alcohol burner, a lower glass bulb, and an upper container for the coffee grounds. To use the device, you basically fill the lower bulb with the right amount of water while the upper compartment holds the coffee grounds. Once you have the water and coffee grounds in, place the alcohol burner under the water to boil the water. Once water begins to boil, the steam will rise to the upper container, mixing with the coffee grounds. Once all water has risen, mix the water and coffee grounds in the upper container. Once mixed, remove the heat source from underneath the bulb and the brewed coffee will makes its way back into the lower bulb for you to enjoy.

The Hario TCA-5 Vacuum Coffee Maker is only $110 which is a pretty good price. Not only that but the coffee maker actually looks pretty cool too. You can feel like a chemist while brewing your morning coffee.

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