I’m looking to get an electrical coffee grinder suitable to enjoy V60. I see a lot of you guys have Fellow, very cool but that is a bit over my budget rn I would say.

Is there anything you would suggest below 100 bucks?

As the title states. I work at a nice coffee shop so can do all the things. Curious if there are specific budget grinders you all would recommend for pour overs? Sorry if this is a super common question. Just joined the sub! Looking to upgrade my setup at home to get some more options!

Hi trying to spend as little money like under 150(?) new or used? Idunno, any suggestions? Not sure how long I have to make this post to not get deleted which I’m a big fan of in general 😊

But yea looking for suggestions, thanks 🙏

Hello, just purchased a Moccamaster KBGT and realized the coffee ginder I currently use make the bean too fine. I read for this machine, it's best to us a medium course grind.

My questions are:

1.) What's a middle of the road coffee bean grinder that you would recommend?

2.) Would you prefer electric or manual

3.) what the best coffee bean to use with a Moccamaster. I love coffee and there is a time and place for all blends.

Thank you

I live in a college dorm. I do not have the space for a proper burr grinder, and I certainly don’t have the disposable income to justify spending close to 100 dollars on a nice hand grinder or a cheap/refurbished electric burr grinder.

Searching through Reddit posts regarding cheap hand grinder all give me conflicting results; some recommend hario grinders, while others say to avoid them like the plague.The people who trash the 30-50 dollar grinders then recommend the more expensive Timecore or 1zpresso while others say at that price you might as well save up for a used encore. All I want to know is if there is a conventionally cheap coffee grinder, electric or otherwise that anyone can recommend.

Hi!

I looked through the old posts but didn't find anything newer than 4 years ago, so I thought I would pose the question fresh.

My husband loves fresh coffee, to the extent that since I've known him he always grinds fresh beans every day, uses local beans, and either uses a French press or a pour over method to make his coffee every morning. He has expressed interest in upgrading his cheap blade grinder (sorry if the terminology is wrong) and wants to upgrade to a burr grinder. I have $150-$175 to spend on him for Christmas. Any recommendations on which grinder is the best option?

I looked at the Baratza in that price range, but I saw a number of reviews that said the grinder broke within a year. It's hard to tell what is user error and what is actual defect. I also looked at a Cuisinart option for 1/3 the price and it looked nice, but I also feel like a brand like Baratza that sells $800+ grinders probably knows a thing or two and the lower model will still be worth it.

I'll take any guidance I can get. I don't drink coffee myself so I have to rely on others to tell me what's actually good. TIA!!

Update: thank you all so much for your help and advice! The coffee sub is really a welcoming place! I'll be checking out the Baratza site for their refurbished options and if that doesn't work out I'll check out the Encore. Thank you all so much!!

Hi everyone,

I'm a student on a pretty tight budget, and I'm looking to invest in a coffee grinder. There are so many options out there that I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. I mainly use ground coffee beans to make filter coffee, Aeropress, and cold brew.

Given that I'm on a budget, I'm looking for something that offers good value for the price but still produces a consistent grind for these brewing methods. I'd love to hear your recommendations or experiences with affordable grinders that could fit the bill.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

the max is 200 dollars

Hello, as context not long-time ago I was drinking Filtered coffee, with beans from Starbucks and using my current 20usd blade grinder. Don't hate me :D

After watching way too many videos I decided to upgrade my game buying a D'longhi dedica. I understand that I need to buy a couple of accessories to upgrade Dedica quality and I already order those accessories. Now the main issue I can see is the grinding.

I have a clear of what I want

1. Electric

2. Easy to add and take out the coffee

3. Potentially with scale (that would be awesome) to remove one of the steps

4. Grind to expresso level the beans

I watched James video about Grinders and he start the recommendations of grinders that in My case cost over 450USD (I live in a country with a lot of taxations)

Considering that I'm new to this, and the cost of imports, is it ok to go for budget conic grinders like

- SHARDOR
- CASO BaristaChef Inox

I also considered manual grinding but it is not for me, I want good coffee that doesn't take so much effort to make

I also saw a lot of recommendations for Eureka Mignon but paying 6x my coffee machine it doesn't make sense in my head

I want to hear your recommendations and harsh words :D

I know this has been asked a bunch so please point me to any threads with recommendations. The Kingrinder P-series looks like a good shout, what do people think of it? And if they are good which one is worth it?

My £12 La Cafetiere grinder has somehow welded itself shut and I can't unscrew the grounds jar for the life of me. I had to throw away an entire cup worth of grounds because I couldn't unscrew it 😭😭

Thanks in advance pourover comrades.

I just stated my journey of brewing my own coffee, currently started with using a Moka pot(got this as a gift) and a Hario Switch(this I bought).

I'm looking for manual grinders and on a budget below $60.

Have gone through many post and reviews but most of them are years old and seeing how the pricing has increased  over the years. And they were a lot confusing.
Want to have some fresh recommendation.

I was looking for the KINGrinder P1 but it has been out of stock for a while. This fits so well within the budget. Does anyone know if or when it will be back in stock?

other grinders that I found out but have to go over the budget are TIMEMORE Chestnut C2S and KINGrinder K1 after some discounts they are at the similar price(difference of less then $4).

how should I tread forward?

Considering making the jump to self grinding, having used pre ground for years now. I'm a student so I don't have much cash to throw around - what would be a decent quality grinder for a novice on a budget like me?

Sorry in advance if this is a common question.

PS incase it makes a difference, I live if the UK

Hi, so I love my moka pot and I am told tagt you should grind your own beans. So I wonder which grinder is best for my student budget. And would you recommend an electrical or handgrinder? I would like to be able to grind for espresso as well, in case I will buy a Espressomachine in the future

Hi! I’ve been making espresso with a crappy grinder from target for a while and am considering purchasing a nicer grinder for myself. It works but it is super inconsistent in grain size. Keep in mind I am a college student and cannot afford to spend more than 100 on a grinder haha. Does anyone have advice on what grinder will be the best for the least amount of money? Or at least which grinders to avoid?

Hello! I am investing in at-home espresso because I spend too much at cafes.

• I purchased a second-hand De'Longhi ECP 3630

• and switched out the pressurized basket for a non-pressurized 51mm basket off Amazon.

• As of now I'm using a pre-ground espresso bag and the pull is coming out too fast/watery.

So -- I'm looking to purchase a grinder, and my budget is under $200. I want a powdery, extra-fine grind for espresso. Another website recommended the following:

• Kingrinder K6 Manual Grinder

• Baratza Encore ESP

• 1Zpresso J-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder

• Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder

I'm new to brewing espresso at home so I'm looking forward to all of your advice! Bogged down by the options and looking to make a decision soon. Open to all advice/suggestions.

Hi there — I’m looking for an inexpensive burr grinder to recommend to folks who are just starting out with whole bean coffee at home.

Personally, I use and like my Baratza Encore, but at $139 it’s spendy for someone who’s in the early “convincing stage” of grinding beans at home. Simply put, most folks who would consider trying whole bean at home won’t shell out the bucks for a mid-grade burr grinder. Some will, sure, but my goal is finding an entry-level grinder that works well enough to get people to grind beans at home. They can always upgrade later once it’s part of their daily coffee routine.

In short, I’m looking for recommendations for a sub-$50 burr grinder. Here are the ones I've found so far in my hunt:

(Note that all of these are Chinese mass produced OEM models, meaning the brand name on them is just slapped on a mass produced device. Interesting how some well-known brands like Cuisinart and Krups just slap their logo on mass-produced stuff from rando Chinese manufacturers. Of course, they don't want you to know that)

• Capresso 559 — $49. Reviews are mixed with lots of complaints about grounds flying everywhere; very loud.

• Capresso 580 — $49. Reviews worse than the 559.

• Capresso 591 — $49. Reviews are surprisingly good, given it’s the same price as the above two. Most complaints are around having fewer grinding settings, and some complaints that the coarse setting isn’t very coarse. That said, the ratings are decent enough for this $50 unit.

• Cuisinart DBM-8 — $39. Reviews say it does the job, but is very loud and kinda clunky.

• Chefman Burr Mill (no model number) — $37

• Secura SCG-903B — $38. The Secura is the same as the Chefman model (different logo, same Chinese manufacturer), but the Secura comes with a 2-year warranty. Hard to say how real that warranty really is. Reviews are acceptable, but it’s loud and apparently feels cheap.

• Gourmia GCG168 — $33. Reviews are mixed but some positive feedback. Complaints that the static buildup makes a mess, and it spews grounds everywhere. Some complaints that the grind consistency can be poor, but others say it’s great.

• Krups GX5000 — $32. The cheapest of the lot, and reviews aren’t spectacular, but it sounds like it does the job ok. People complain it’s hard to do a coarse grind. Allegedly very loud.

Anyone have experience with the above models or know of other options out there? Any in the $50-60 range that are worthwhile?

Cheers

Michael

looking for a decent manual grinder for around $30. I tried the $30 adjustable Bodum from Target but the grind isn't very consistent. going to return it and hopefully find something better online. I'd prefer manual but would settle for electric.

Note: This thread should be used for Electric espresso grinders. Hand grinders will get a dedicated thread next.

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Hey,

I bought the Sage Bambino and now I need a coffee grinder. At the moment I use the Timemore C2 manual grinder and I really like this thing but I read that for espresso it's not perfect because it doesn't get the coffee fine enough.

I read some good stuff about the Baratza Encore but for Espresso it might be too coarse, too.

The Eureka Mignon Specialita should be a good choice. But yeah, it's quite expensive for me.

Are there any other options? Eureka Solis? Sage SCG820? Or is the Specialita the way to go?

Thanks for your help :)

Any recommendations for an affordable coffee grinder? I have always used ground coffee and Mr. Coffee coffee maker in the past and have recently switched to pour over and aeropress. I want to experiment with different grind sizes, and am looking to get a manual coffee bean grinder, preferably under $50.

Thanks!