Hi,

I’ve been using a blade grinder for years and just recently realized how badly it affected the brew (took me a while, please don’t hate haha).

So I started looking for a better alternative, with burrs, and from what I gathered, a good manual grinder will beat any fancy electric one, so I guess I’ll be grinding my beans myself now.

I still need your help picking the right grinder for me, so here is my situation :

  • I mostly use a moka pot and a dripper, and more rarely a French press, for lack of a proper espresso set up
  • I’m also an espresso guy but I will probably end up investing in a decent espresso set up sonif the grinder could manage all of these that’d be neat! (I haven’t started benchmarking for a proper setup yet because enjoying a good ristretto from time to time is fine by me for bow, but any advice on a a machine that is not too pricey is welcome too!)
  • most of the time I grind approx 20g of beans
  • I buy my beans from a local roaster, in small quantities (by 250g), dunno if this is any relevant

So far here is a list of grinders I’ve seen recommended on this sub :

  • 1ZPresso JX pro
  • Commandante c40 (but there are different burrs and I don’t know which one I’d pick)
  • Capresso Infinity
  • Hario mini mill

Haven’t bern really checking the the last two though. There seem to be quite we difference in prices range, so I need your help picking the right model (and size?). I don’t want to spend too much, but I’m okay for a little pricey one if it makes a great deal of difference and it’ll last! Also I’m open to look for second hand grinders unless you thinks it’s a bad idea ?

Cheers and thank you for your help,

Edit : kingrinder’s P & K series are also seemingly a solid choice, if any of you guys have an opinion, I’m interested!

  • Bronzie@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    Mind me asking why it has to be a manual grinder?
    No hate, I use it when backpacking, but I fear you would get tired of having to do that first thing in the morning every day.
    Especially if you’re going to make espresso for 2+ people.
    I can’t even imagine having to grind for a full dinner party by hand.

    If you could consider electric, I’m super happy with the DF64 G2. It’s loud, but gives me consistantly good results when dialed in and is a breeze to maintain. Loads of upgrades too, if you’re likely to wander down that path.

    Best of luck finding something regardless!

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      2 months ago

      Coffee is more of an after lunch delight for me, I enjoy taking my time, and 90% of the time, we’re just two, so manual sounds like a good option to me since I’ll get more out of it for my buck (seemingly). But you totally make sense and I’m pretty sure I’ll get an electric one later!