• A quality espresso grinder produces the freshest espresso.coffee grinder 4 image by Andrey Obrezkov from Fotolia.com
  
  Espresso is a coffee beverage that is made by forcing pressurized hot water through finely ground coffee. Ground espresso can be purchased at stores, but grinding whole beans just before brewing makes the best and freshest espresso. A quality espresso grinder is necessary and can be found in department stores, home kitchen supply stores and through online retailers. Prices vary.
  
  

Pro Line Series By KitchenAid

• Recommended by Food and Wine online magazine, the Pro Line Series by KitchenAid has a grind control dial for the proper espresso consistency. It also has a special gear that controls the way the espresso is poured into the burrs. The burr cutters are special blades that help grind the coffee without producing heat from friction. This is important because heat corrupts the flavor of coffee. This model also has a glass container that minimizes the cling of coffee grinds. Price: approximately $200, depending on venue.
  
  

Mazzer Mini Espresso Grinder

• The Mazzer Mini Espresso Grinder is also recommended by Food and Wine online magazine. Mazzer is known in Italy and around the world for producing quality espresso grinders and setting the standard of quality in the coffee industry. This grinder has an infinite number of ways to grind your espresso. It gives the coffee lover the option to grind beans from coarse to very fine. A special tool dispenses the grinds right into the espresso for optimum freshness. Price: approximately $550, depending on venue.
  
  

Capresso 560.01 Infinity

• For those with more limited funds, the Capresso 560.01 Infinity is said to be one of the best espresso grinders available for under $100. It has commercial grade steel burr blades for consistent grinding, not to mention settings that allow for a very fine grind. Another advantage is its quiet operation.