Best Coffee Grinders According to r/espresso

"Plastic V60, Kingrinder K6, Cosori Gooseneck Kettle w/ Preset Temperature Control, cheap food scale. Should put you around $250 max with at least $50 to spend on beans."

"Yup that's what they do sometimes. Spike the price up so that they can put it on "sale" and you end up only saving a buck or 2. I've been watching the K6 grinders and they went up 30 bucks day before they went on sale. And with 20% off new price you only save $5. Total scam, but I guess something is better than nothing."

"No. It’s one of the worst grinders from a reputable company on the market. Go for the Kingrinder K6."

"It seems like slow feeding results in more consistent grain size in the final coffee. The difference is especially noticeable with hand grinders like the Kingrinder K4, where you can really feel the resistance and vibration inside the grinder as you use it. I notice when it's tilted horizontally and beans are fed slower that the action of the grinder feels significantly smoother, like I'm shaving the beans down rather than pulverizing them. When held vertically, the beans seem to require significantly more force to grind, and it feels more like the beans are breaking and being crushed rather than being shaved down if that makes sense. I think the idea is that beans tend to bunch up on the burrs and get stuck more with the normal fees rate, causing the final grains to vary more in size. Fwiw, I have gone from a choked 50 second shot at a grind level to under 20s using the same beans on the same day using the same grinder with the same pressure profile. It really does seem to make a massive difference."

"I just ended up here too and can’t seem to find the K4 on Amazon. All I see are 6, 2, and 0"

"I had a similar issue with an older k4 grinder I keep at work. I disassembled it cleaned it and it was much better suddenly. It wasn't perfect, but I simply set it to a finer setting and went on with life, enjoying great coffee at work ever since"

"Get the k-max. The top adjustment knob is great pro-argument and they are great grinders all around."

"If you find that one grind size on your grinder is too coarse, and the next finer step is too fine, then you are running into the large step size of the K-Max. You can work around that by varying the dose. You can go to the step that is too fine and reduce the dose, or go to the step that is too coarse and (if there is room in the basket) increase the dose. When changing the dose in this way, proportionally change the yield to keep the ratio constant. Or else get a grinder with finer grained adjustments like a J-Max. If something else is going on, we need more details on your dial in process and exactly what is failing to give you better advice."

"The K max is a good grinder. If people aren’t getting the tasting notes they expect, I always ask them about their water first? It is an easy and potentially cheap solution."

"Hand grinders are the play, if you don’t mind the extra work. 1Zpresso J-Ultra rocks so hard for $199. Honestly, they produce results that compete with $400 electric grinders."

"With a J-Ultra… I’d get some Sibarist fast filters and go finer on your grind.. They allow you to not over extract when you grind too fine or use a grinder that produces more fines (like your J Ultra)."

"The K6 produces fewer fines which translates to more fruity clarity vs the J Ultra’s added fines, added mouthfeel and nutty sweetness. I personally prefer the K6 for anything medium-light and lighter, and the J Ultra for medium-dark and darker. It’s not about satisfied as much as it’s about hexagonal vs heptagonal burrs. The premium heptagonal grinder is the K Ultra, the budget hexagonal grinder is the K2. For dual duty I would give points to Heptagonal burrs (K6 / K Ultra) over the hexagonal ones (K2 / J Ultra)."

"It is if you’re taking the step from a Hario or Porlex but at that price I would be tempted by one of the 1zpresso entry level options like the Q2."

"yeah i’m having trouble believing it too given they’re both high quality 1zpresso grinders. i have not had a cold. i brewed [these](https://i.imgur.com/pqfzeCt.jpeg) beans yesterday with the k-ultra and today with the q2 and it’s significantly better."

"Portability important to you? Check out the 1Zpresso Q Series, which can fit in the plunger of an AeroPress. I had a Q2 that was my daily grinder for AeroPress and Hario Switch for over two years. Want something that’s the best bang for your buck? Consider the KINGrinder K6, which can grind for the full range of coffee. Want the absolute most affordable and a very highly regarded grinder? Check out KINGrinder’s P Series, which has a plastic body."

"DF83V sneaks in just under $1000. It’s easily the best grinder on the market for that price."

"No. I bought it for work but may just use an old beat up DF83v that I stripped one of the screws so I can not upgrade the burr set."

"To get a great espresso you need fresh beans, a good consistent grinder, and an espresso machine that gives the right pressure. It's possible to make a great espresso on a budget espresso machine, it's hard when using a bad grinder, and it's nearly impossible with stale beans. Since you are in Europe I really recommend you get this while there is stock: https://homebarista.be/shop/products/g-iota-pro-83-v3-wit-refurbished The DF83 v3 is a beast, competing with really high end grinders, usually it's +600€ but here it's refurbished with warranty for 302€ which is probably the best value grinder you'll find at the moment. It's not a flawless product, but with your budget you won't find a flawless product. It would leave you with 300-500€ for an espresso machine which will give you a pretty decent starter machine/setup. You'll likely keep that grinder even if you opt to upgrade the espresso machine later on."

"Don’t listen to the haters. Either of these machines will make decent espresso if you switch out the pressurized basket for a 51 mm bottomless portafilter but they are by no means “all out” The grinder however is a problem. If you keep the pressurized basket you could probably make it work but if you want real espresso you’ll need a proper grinder. I have the K2 Kingrinder and it’s perfectly capable of grinding fine enough for espresso it’s just a pain to dial in"

"For the K2, I remember grinding around that number, but it was underextracted. I suspect the Kingrinder recommendation is more suitable for larger doses. For the K6, not yet. I might try, but it doesn't make sense to me to grind coarser if I have no problems with channeling."

"Kingrinder K2 can't be beat for value. But if you spend a bit more, you can upscale to a Kingrinder K6 which puts you in the same quality of grind as the big boys, like 1zpresso K-series."

"I'm kind of a broken record at this point considering it seems to be the only comment I put on this sub but... I would recommend the 1zpresso X or K series before zp6. I have a zp6, I really like my zp6. 9/10 times my X-ultra makes a better cup. The only time I've like the zp6 more is for very light, washed, delicate flavored coffees. At this point, with how everyone rants and raves about the grinder it seems to be user error on my part."

"Your bigger issue with the X ultra is going to be the lack of any form of grip on the body, who h might not be a huge issue for pourover, but you'll really feel it when grinding espresso fine. That little silicone band is going to be an absolute must."

"I use a 1zpresso X ultra everyday and love the cups it makes, fits within the budget too."

"I must have the pallet of a toddler. I picked up an 078 and am still using the turbo burrs and I've only made one bad cup of coffee so far (my fault, temp wrong) and some mind blowing ones"

"I’ve come to find that opinions on subjective things like the flavor profile of a grinder are all but useless, unless you know the person who is making the comments and have similar taste. I had an 078, didn’t like it and sold it. I bought another one a few months ago because I’m an idiot - and Instill have it - and guess what, I still don’t like it. I’d much rather have a cup from one of my C40’s than the 078 - but to each their own."

"for 1k.. order the 078 and then take the remaining money and buy a 1zpresso manual and use that until the 078 arrives. Then you have travel grinder. :)"

"I have the Comandante C40! James Hoffman and Lance Hedrick both have great videos on comparing the big names. I like my C40 for pour over and espresso, I never upgraded to the red clicks. My primary brews are pour over."

"I have had my Comandante C40 for over 5 years. I don't spritz water to my beans before grinding, I don't particularly brush out all the dust after grinding. I grind 12-14 "clicks" up from fully closed (relatively fine) for my Moka and 24-30 for French Press. I have never had an issue removing the jar in fact it's never taken much effort at all but then again I don't really put it on super tight to begin with. Is that an acrylic grounds jar or glass?"

"Mobile Friendly: **Eureka Specialita** **Looks** \- Classic Styling. The chrome is bright, and looks super sharp with any E61 Machine. Looks better with the hopper full of delicious beans. All the color options are a big plus. **Initial Set Up**\-Easy out of the box set up. Initial dial in was very difficult. went through a ton of beans. The dial means nothing, so very confusing at first to figure out where to go. **Dialing in Beans** \- Because you need to set both the timer and the grind setting, it takes a bit more work. The time and grind level counteract each other, so it is a bit of a dance to get to 20g out at the right fineness. I really don't recommend switching back and forth between beans. It might take 5+ doses to get it perfect. Once you get it dialed in for a bean, let that one roll until you finish the pack. **Daily Espresso Work Flow** \-This is where the Specialita shines. If you have a favorite bean, and you can dial it in, it is just so simple. Bring the portafilter to the stand, and poke the start button with the PF. By moving it around slightly, you can make sure the grinds are distributed evenly. Give it a pause or two by pushing the PF and give it a tap on the mat to settle the grounds. Less scales and weighing to deal with first thing in the morning, and really easy when making lots of drinks back to back for friends/family. **Using as a brew coffee grinder** \- 0/10 NEVER **Grind Quality**\- Excellent. Very fluffy, even, and no static. **Taste**\-Delicious - I honestly can't taste the difference between the grinders once the beans are dialed in to the same output. **Overall Impression**s- Great daily espresso driver, especially if you have one bean that you really like/go through a whole pack at once. Much better for 3+ shots a day, and a simpler work flow. ​ **Niche Zero** **Look -**More modern look. The black matches a lot of my set up, wish it came in Mat finish. Wood feet are a nice touch. **Initial Set Up** Simple set up. Watched a quick youtube video on how to calibrate it, and now my beans are generally in the 12-15 range. **Dialing in Beans** \-This is really where the Niche Zero shines. By weighing your beans beforehand, and with no retention to worry about, its quite simple to figure out where your setting needs to be. Can usually get to 40g out/25-30sec within 1-3 shots. This makes it perfect for using lots of different types of beans. I usually have 3-4 types of coffee in the house, so when I am switching between beans, this is great. After I've dialed a bean in, I'll note the Niche # on the label for quick reference (ex. Stumptown - 12.4). **Daily Espresso Work Flow** \- A bit more work to pre-weigh the beans. After they are ground, the little container works great, but need to WDT/distribute a bit more than with the Specialita. For others besides myself who try to make espresso at my house, the Niche is much more work, and a bit more intimidating. **Using as a brew coffee grinde**r -Works pretty well actually. I have an Encore that i generally use for brew grinding, but swapping back a forth with the Niche isn't too bad. **Grind Quality** Very good. The only issue I have is the static generated. A quick spritz of water solves the issue, but sometimes makes the beans stick to the sides of the funnel, requiring a bit more tinkering. Taste-Delicious - I honestly can't taste the difference between the grinders once the beans are dialed in to the same output. **Overall Impressions** More versatile grinder for lots of types and styles of beans and brew methods. Single dosing is more exact, but more involved work flow that's not for everyone/early mornings."

"I have the same machine paired with the Eureka Mignon Specialita and the pressure is always within espresso range, so I would say that is not normal and the grinder is to blame. Great machine though and you'll love it once you provide it with an adequate mate. Eureka also has their manuale and Silenzio which are both cheaper options. They can all be had on espressocoffeeshop.com for less than you can buy in the US. Just ignore the USA option and go with 110v."

"I've had my Specialita since 2020. Single dose with it, no bellows, never RDT. Every time I've taken it apart to clean, I say to myself, why do I bother there really nothing in here to clean out."

"A few months ago I was in your situation - read up extensively here, and pulled the trigger on a Breville Bambino Plus and a MiiCoffee DF54. Grabbed an IMS basket and an open portafilter and a spring-loaded tamper, and had problems with consistency in trying to dial it in. And then the DF54 started to clog - and returned it (bought from Amazon). Replaced it with a Eureka Mignon Silenzio from Whole Latte Love and have been really happy with it."