Coffee grinder advice
Discussion
Having had a electric slicer bean to ground a couple of years ago (not great and not easy to clean) and then using Nespresso the last 18 months, I've been using my Aeropress and stove top more and more this last year.
I want to get a burr grinder.
I use the Aeropress at home and take it with me on holiday so something that's as compact would be great. If something is good enough to use all year round (not just occasionally on holiday) then even better!
Plenty of knowledge on here, help me out please!
I want to get a burr grinder.
I use the Aeropress at home and take it with me on holiday so something that's as compact would be great. If something is good enough to use all year round (not just occasionally on holiday) then even better!
Plenty of knowledge on here, help me out please!
InductionRoar said:
I use a Hario hand grinder.
No complaints so far, aside from the fact that grinding enough beans for five or six cups takes longer than driving to Starbucks and back.
Does that suggest that to get a hand grinder is probably not best unless you've got 10 minutes to make a brew?No complaints so far, aside from the fact that grinding enough beans for five or six cups takes longer than driving to Starbucks and back.
Chicken Chaser said:
InductionRoar said:
I use a Hario hand grinder.
No complaints so far, aside from the fact that grinding enough beans for five or six cups takes longer than driving to Starbucks and back.
Does that suggest that to get a hand grinder is probably not best unless you've got 10 minutes to make a brew?No complaints so far, aside from the fact that grinding enough beans for five or six cups takes longer than driving to Starbucks and back.
I have a DeLonghi burr grinder, got it from somewhere dull like Argos or Amazon rather than a fancy coffee place.
It seems to do the trick at a fairly cheap price.
Adjustable for coarseness and quantity, and takes much less time to grind the beans and fill the aeropress than it does for the kettle to boil.
It seems to do the trick at a fairly cheap price.
Adjustable for coarseness and quantity, and takes much less time to grind the beans and fill the aeropress than it does for the kettle to boil.
Truckosaurus said:
I have a DeLonghi burr grinder, got it from somewhere dull like Argos or Amazon rather than a fancy coffee place.
It seems to do the trick at a fairly cheap price.
Adjustable for coarseness and quantity, and takes much less time to grind the beans and fill the aeropress than it does for the kettle to boil.
That sounds like the one I have, a KG79. It's very quick and convenient though makes a hell of a noise (according to O/H two floors above) and perhaps isn't small enough to take on holiday - I'd grind enough coffee beforehand and pack my Aeropress.It seems to do the trick at a fairly cheap price.
Adjustable for coarseness and quantity, and takes much less time to grind the beans and fill the aeropress than it does for the kettle to boil.
I have this one
https://www.leekes.co.uk/ascaso-grinder-aluminium?...
And recommend it highly. Feels like it’ll last for ever which it had better do given the cost!
https://www.leekes.co.uk/ascaso-grinder-aluminium?...
And recommend it highly. Feels like it’ll last for ever which it had better do given the cost!
We drink a lot of coffee, and have a variety. My favourite to look at, and to use when I'm not in a hurry, is the Zassenhaus Quito - although the collector is quite small, which means a couple of runs at a large cafetiere.
However, the £20 electric Krups from John Lewis gets used almost every single day and produces great coffee. I can't see why anyone would need anything else.
However, the £20 electric Krups from John Lewis gets used almost every single day and produces great coffee. I can't see why anyone would need anything else.
Chicken Chaser said:
InductionRoar said:
I use a Hario hand grinder.
No complaints so far, aside from the fact that grinding enough beans for five or six cups takes longer than driving to Starbucks and back.
Does that suggest that to get a hand grinder is probably not best unless you've got 10 minutes to make a brew?No complaints so far, aside from the fact that grinding enough beans for five or six cups takes longer than driving to Starbucks and back.
I haven't tried yet, but I've seen you can take the handle off, screw on a nut instead and then use an electric drill to spin the grinder round!
Depends what you want to spend.
General consensus amongst mates who work in the coffee industry is that a Baratza Encore at about £150 is the best burr grinder for home use. We have one in the office and it is great.
I use a hand-held ceramic burr grinder and if I'm feeling lazy I'll attach a cordless electric combi drill to the hex fitting on the top and set it to the slowest screwdriver setting. Works nicely.
General consensus amongst mates who work in the coffee industry is that a Baratza Encore at about £150 is the best burr grinder for home use. We have one in the office and it is great.
I use a hand-held ceramic burr grinder and if I'm feeling lazy I'll attach a cordless electric combi drill to the hex fitting on the top and set it to the slowest screwdriver setting. Works nicely.
For traveling then I'd get either a Hario or Porlex hand grinder (I have the Porlex - perfect with aeropress)
At home I have an Iberital MC2 (none-dose) grinder which produces a very consistent grind and gives you very fine adjustment (which is useful for espresso machines). The problem is that it is utterly useless if you need to switch between fine and corse grind with any regularity.
Personally I use the MC2 for my espresso machine (Gaggia Classic), for anything else (Aeropress, V6- pour over) I use the Porlex. Takes a few minutes to grind but that's all part of the ritual
At home I have an Iberital MC2 (none-dose) grinder which produces a very consistent grind and gives you very fine adjustment (which is useful for espresso machines). The problem is that it is utterly useless if you need to switch between fine and corse grind with any regularity.
Personally I use the MC2 for my espresso machine (Gaggia Classic), for anything else (Aeropress, V6- pour over) I use the Porlex. Takes a few minutes to grind but that's all part of the ritual
I've an expensive (Macap) near-pro-level grinder at home; it was a present. It's crap and had it cost money I'd have been fuming. Heavy, unreliable, massive, pain to clean... don't bother.
My previous Rancilio Rocky (£150 used) was a delight by comparison. Compact, doddle to clean, does its job admirably. Had the above not been free I'd have kept it. Had I not sold the Rocky before realising the Macap was overpriced crap I'd have ebayed that and kept the cheaper one. I also sold the Rocky for more than I paid for it after 2 years of trouble free use.
My previous Rancilio Rocky (£150 used) was a delight by comparison. Compact, doddle to clean, does its job admirably. Had the above not been free I'd have kept it. Had I not sold the Rocky before realising the Macap was overpriced crap I'd have ebayed that and kept the cheaper one. I also sold the Rocky for more than I paid for it after 2 years of trouble free use.
cornet said:
For traveling then I'd get either a Hario or Porlex hand grinder (I have the Porlex - perfect with aeropress)
My issue with the Porlex - which I've been using for about five or six years - is within about a year the handle starts wearing the spindle smooth so it always falls off while you grind. I'm not sure if the Hario is the same or better. As far as electric grinder goes, I've been using the same 1980s Mazzer Mini I got from a roaster mate of mine for at least six years now. Works great but is going to be in need of new burrs soon.
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