Hey everyone - What’s the best coffee grinder you’ve found? I’m thinking of buying one so that I can control the grind size and have more flavorful coffee. There are so many different coffee grinders out there and they can be pretty pricey so I want to make sure I’m getting the best one. Any suggestions?
#1 SHARDOR
#1 SHARDOR
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I highly recommend the SHARDOR electric coffee grinder. I use it every single morning to grind fresh coffee beans. It’s incredibly easy to use: just plug it in, pour in some beans, put the lid on, and press down. Within twenty seconds you’ll have evenly ground coffee that smells and tastes amazing, and is ready for your coffee maker. The SHARDOR is really well made, with stainless steel blades and a powerful motor.
@Luanna Welch, what kind of coffee maker do you use?
I have a French press, but you can use any method. Drip coffee maker, pour over, moka pot, espresso machine, AeroPress, etc. The SHARDOR lets you grind the beans to whatever size you need. For a coarser grind, just press down the lid for about 5-10 seconds. If you want a finer grind, hold it down longer. You can get a really fine grind in only 20 seconds.
The SHARDOR is fantastic and you’re absolutely right -- grinding your own beans produces coffee that is much more flavorful than packaged pre-ground coffee from the store. I wish I had switched sooner!
I used to grind coffee beans by hand, but that gets tiring after a while, and it’s pretty time consuming. I thought that an electric grinder would be too noisy, but the SHARDOR is nice and quiet. Plus, it only takes about 15 seconds to get perfect, freshly ground coffee. It’s a very attractive appliance, and it doesn’t take up much space on my countertop.
The SHARDOR also works great for grinding all sorts of other things -- I use it for grinding spices and even nuts. It can handle pretty much anything. It’s very safe to use because the top has to be secured for it to work. And to clean it, you just rinse out the metal bowl. It comes with a little coffee scoop and brush, too.
I love how versatile the SHARDOR is. You can grind up to 70g of coffee beans at once, but it’s also great if you just want enough for a single cup of coffee, or even just a tablespoon of ground nuts.
#2 Soulhand
#2 Soulhand
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If you’re a true coffee aficionado, you might be interested in the Soulhand, which is an all-in-one coffee grinder, drip kettle, filter, and thermal mug. It allows you to grind your beans and make a pour over in a single contraption. All you need is hot water!
It’s probably worth pointing out that although this is a great gadget to take on a camping trip, the Soulhand is not what most people would have in mind for daily use. You can only grind enough coffee to make one cup at a time. It’s not bad for a manual grinder, though, and ... I like that you can grind by either twisting the cap or attaching the extendable crank.Read more
I think it’s pretty satisfying to use a manual grinder, and this one is very compact and lightweight. I take it to the office when I don’t have time to make coffee at home. It obviously isn’t as fast as an electric grinder, and it’s really designed for solo use, but it’s a nifty little thing ... for when you’re on the go. Being able to adjust the size of the grind is also a big plus.Read more
I’m not a coffee drinker, but my boyfriend is. He loves freshly ground coffee so he takes his Soulhand on business trips, along with a scoop of coffee beans in a Ziploc bag. He says that it makes a very decent cup of coffee, and it’s easy to clean and store.
#3 JavaPresse
#3 JavaPresse
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For fans of manual grinders, the JavaPresse is a good option. It’s a sturdy product, with a ceramic burr mill that produces a very even grind. I really like how you can adjust the grind settings to get exactly the coarseness you want -- my old grinder couldn’t do this. Using the hand crank can get a bit tedious ... after a while, but it’s become part of my morning routine (and it’s good exercise!) so I don’t mind so much.Read more
@Tyler Barber, do you think a manual grinder is better than an electric grinder? I’m new to coffee so I’m trying to figure it all out!
It’s really a matter of personal preference. I actually love grinding coffee by hand in the morning. I’ve found it to be surprisingly calming, and I enjoy smelling the coffee aroma while using the JavaPresse. Of course, it’s not going to get you out the door quickly ... if you’re in a rush, but if you have time in the morning, I recommend a manual grinder.Read more
I travel a lot, so I need something small and portable, and the JavaPresse does the trick. It’s very quiet, and it packs away nicely. So far, it seems durable and well made. When I’m making coffee for a group of people at home, I prefer to use an electric grinder as it’s much faster, ... but the JavaPresse is great for taking on business trips. I was also pleased to get a voucher for a bag of whole bean coffee after I ordered mine!Read more
#4 Mueller Austria
#4 Mueller Austria
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For a really professional piece of equipment, you probably can’t do better than the Mueller Austria. If you’re planning to grind a large amount of coffee and you care about the precision of the grind, this is a great choice. It has a wheel that you can rotate to select the coarseness of your grind, from 1 to 10. ... It’s also relatively quiet and the detachable grinding chamber makes it easy to clean.Read more
“Professional” is probably the key word here … I think the Mueller Austria is really designed for restaurants and cafes. It’s a bit excessive (and expensive!) for personal use, unless you are completely obsessive about coffee. ... You can grind 240g of beans at once, which is enough for more than 30 cups of coffee.Read more
The Mueller Austria may be big and expensive, but you can’t deny that the conical burrs do a great job of evenly grinding the beans without heating up, which can be a problem with bladed grinders. Another great thing about this machine ... is that the grinds drop directly into the jar (or into a portafilter), so they don’t get trapped in the grinder.Read more
#5 Cuisinaid
#5 Cuisinaid
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My coffee-loving teenagers bought me a Cuisinaid electric grinder for Christmas, and we’ve gotten a lot of use out of it. It looks sleek and modern, and it makes the house smell wonderful in the morning. Nothing beats the aroma of freshly ground coffee.
@Eileen Waters, my old electric grinder worked well for grinding spices … have you ever tried that with the Cuisinaid?
I’ve used it a few times for grinding nuts and spices, although it can be a bit of a pain to clean afterwards since it doesn’t come apart. It’s necessary, though, so that my coffee doesn’t end up smelling like cumin or fennel!
The Cuisinaid is fine, and it can hold a decent amount of beans, but I really wish it had some way to control the size of the grind. I make coffee in a French press, which requires coarse grounds. Unfortunately, it’s pretty easy to accidentally hold down the power button ... for a few seconds too long and end up with an overly fine consistency.Read more
#6 Aigostar
#6 Aigostar
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We have an Aigostar electric grinder at home, and I’ve been pretty satisfied with it. I’m not a coffee snob, so I can’t guarantee that it will produce the best ground coffee you’ve ever tasted, but it certainly does the job. It’s fairly quiet and very simple to operate -- you just press ... the button and it starts grinding. You have to pay fairly close attention to the grind size, but it didn’t take long for me to get the hang of it.Read more
Unless you’ve received one as a gift (which is why I’m familiar with the Aigostar), I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s not a terrible product, but there are better-designed electric grinders out there that don’t cost significantly more. On the plus side, it has a pretty large capacity (60g), so you can grind a lot of beans ... at once. However, I’ve been disappointed with the quality of the grind -- it’s pretty uneven, and if you keep grinding to even it out, you’re likely to end up with very fine grounds.Read more