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All coffee mills are not created equal. For the finest coffee grounds possible, you need to know how to use a Turkish coffee grinder. These coffee mills are designed specifically for grinding beans into a fine powder.

The Turkish coffee grinder breaks down into four main parts: the handle, the lid, the upper hopper and the grind hopper. To pour your beans into the upper hopper, you must first remove the handle so the lid can be opened. The coffee grounds are caught at the bottom in the grind hopper.

When you first receive your Turkish coffee grinder, you should check to see if the burrs need to be adjusted (the part that grinds the coffee beans). With a Turkish coffee grinder, the burrs should continuously rub together. There should be an adjusting nut beneath the burrs.

Are you ready to grind? First, remove the handle and open the lid. Next, pour in the beans. Finally, start turning the handle clockwise. It is extremely important that you only turn the crank clockwise when grinding your beans.

How to use a Turkish Coffee grinder and get a good grip: hold it between your legs while you are sitting; this is the easiest method for grinding coffee.

Some Turkish coffee mills can be used to grind things other than coffee, such as hard spices, specialty flours, and pepper. However, these things can affect the flavor of your coffee so make sure to clean the grinder afterwards. This can be done by grinding rice in the mill and should be done about once every three months.

The mill’s burrs should never need to be cleaned or sharpened if you run rice through it regularly. However, should you find that the old coffee dregs are thick enough to prevent the burrs from being adjusted, you can take the mill apart and clean the burrs with an old toothbrush. Never use water-based cleaners in your mill.

Now that you know how to use a Turkish coffee grinder, you can enjoy the finest coffee grounds known to man. Take care of your coffee mill and it will last a long time!