I mainly want to get a coffee grinder because beans have a longer shelf life and are cheaper. If I also get better coffee, that’s a bonus! (Basically, I’m not looking for a premium option)

What is something I should pay attention to when buying a grinder. I see people mention “flat burr” grinders all the time. Is that something important?

A few years ago I bought a cheap terrible manual coffee grinder off Amazon. It took 5-10mins to grind my coffee. The grounds where too course and my hands hurt. Is the experience better with higher quality manual grinders? At the moment, I’m not a huge fan of manual grinders because of this experience and am leaning towards buying an electrical one.

What makes a coffee grinder better than others? What is the difference between premium and budget options?

  • Fonderthud@lemm.ee
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    5 months ago

    I like my kingrinder, quick and consistent. It is manual but mine came with parts to hook up a drill if one doesn’t like manual.

    • will_a113@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      5 months ago

      I can second this. I bought one for $60 on Amazon after leaving my 1ZPresso at a hotel and not being willing to shell out for another. As far as I’m concerned they function identically, only the KINGrinder was 1/3 the price.