Ceramic Burr Grinder Lifespan

The lifespan of a burr grinder depends on its quality and the burr material.

Ceramic burr grinder lifespan.

Ceramic burrs vario and forté 1000 to 1500 pounds of coffee. Ceramic burr grinders have been found to produce a more traditional flavour profile. In general ceramic burrs tend to last longer than stainless steel burrs. And the portable design allows you to take them home office or anywhere else.

Specifically ceramic burr grinders usually last through 1 000 to 1 500 pounds of coffee. The ceramic burr and the stainless steel hand crank are durable and sturdy. Encore virtuoso preciso and flat steel burrs vario and forté 500 1000 pounds of coffee. Note that most of these tests are specifically based on tasting espresso.

Lifespan of ceramic burrs i ve got a baratza vario with ceramic burrs that i bought around 2009 or so. Compared to steel burrs ceramic burrs produce cup flavors that are more complex. The increasingly popular lighter roasted beans tend to be a lot harder on the burrs. Ceramic burrs are particularly good for coffees that are roasted for espresso.

However as a good rule of thumb you can expect the burrs on our grinders to last as follows.