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The PEUGEOT coffee grinding mechanism Coffee – a culture unto itself these days. The flavor and aroma of a cup coffee is influenced by many factors, including: the subspecies of coffee plant; where the beans have been grown; the blend of the beans; and the roasting of the beans. Adding to the flavor influencers is how the beans are ground and to what degree of fineness or coarseness.
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The PEUGEOT coffee mechanism is a very early example of a burr grinder: introduced in 1842, it is largely the same design today. A manual drive, conical burr system, it captures coffee beans in its helix-shaped grooves, which draw them towards the grinding teeth. Before being ground, each bean is squeezed and cracked, ensuring the maximum release of the coffee’s oils, essential to the coffee’s flavor and aroma |
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This grinder design also served as the blueprint for PEUGEOT’s now industry-standard pepper mechanism. |
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There are two types of coffee grinders available: blade and burr
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Burr grinders involve the coffee passing between two surfaces: one fixed; the other moving / rotating. The size of the grind is determined by the space between the surfaces – less space equals a finer grind. Burr grinders are available as either electric or manual crank models. Ring-type burr grinders require very high rotational speeds, so they tend to be restricted to electric mills. The conical type, such as PEUGEOT’s, are preferred by most coffee aficionados. They function well as either electric or manual designs. |
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Blade type grinders chop the beans with two or more blades: the longer you grind, the finer the grind. Due to the necessary blade speeds, this type of mill tends to be electric powered. They are usually modestly priced and fairly quick in operation, but there are a couple of negatives associated with this grinder type: first, the grind result is usually of an inconsistent size and shape, which can lead to a bitter or weak brew; second, finer grinds require longer grinding periods, so the heat that is created by the blades can “re-cook” the beans, resulting in a burnt taste to the coffee. |
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Suitable for PEUGEOT coffee mills
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Whole roasted coffee beans |
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