What is the difference between flat burrs and conical burrs?Updated 10 months ago

Burrs are sharp, serrated edges that grind coffee beans into a uniform size for brewing. There are two main types: conical and flat.

Conical burrs have a cone-shaped design with one burr rotating inside another, while flat burrs consist of two flat, parallel surfaces that adjust the grind size. Flat burrs typically produce a more consistent particle size, resulting in more even extraction, and they generate less heat, preserving the coffee's flavor and aroma.