(Part 3) Best burr coffee grinders according to redditors
We found 812 Reddit comments discussing the best burr coffee grinders. We ranked the 72 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
Probably the single biggest thing that'll reduce acidity is brewing at a lower, more controlled temperature. If you don't have one already, get a variable-temp kettle and try brewing at 180ish F. You can also get pH test strips on Amazon if you want to science the fuck out of it and actually measure the effect different brewing parameters have on the final acidity.
Upgrading from a blade grinder to burr grinder will help as well. Blade grinders smash the beans together, heating them up and causing them to roast a bit extra. Burr grinders also give you a much more consistent grind size, which will give you a more consistent brew. This is the one I have, but there are cheaper but still good options too.
I'm a card-carrying member of the cult of Aeropress if you want an alternative to your French press.
If you have a spare Tuesday, go down to Conduit Coffee on Westlake near the Fremont Bridge. They have a weekly open house where the owner talks shop and runs a coffee tasting. If you tell them you want low-acid coffee they could probably suggest some beans for you. They also do subscription deliveries by bicycle, which is how I get my beans.
The grinder is this. It's not great and I would prefer a good hand grinder over it but it was a gift so I can't complain.
I use the Aeropress most often but I also use the Moka pot pretty regularly. I haven't had the Toddy for long so I've only made one batch with it. And like I said before I haven't used the Keurig in years.
Yes I'm in the DFW area, I'm assuming you got that from the Novel and Avoca coffee. As for the Revelator, my friend recently went on a trip to New Orleans and got me that. The Cafe Du Monde coffee was from a family friend who heard I liked coffee but it's a few months stale now so I'm probably gonna throw it out.
When it's available on Amazon it's not what I would call unique. It does look incredibly nice however :D
Are they selling the MDF too? If so it's a steal of a deal. Even without the MDF, it's still a good deal. The MDF is approximately on the level of a Rancilio Rocky IIRC which means that's it's not Mazzer level but it's more than sufficient for getting into espresso grinding.
Link to the newer version of the MDF on Amazon.
Bro if you can spend 1500CAN rancilio isnt worth it.. its great build but alot of wait between each action..
here is a few options i gathered for you.. browsed alot to get best rates and sale prices for you.. all prices in CAD
Espresso
i have selected afew grinders for you, u can adjust your budget accordingly and what suits you..
Grinders:
P.S if you can spend upto 2500CAD than u can get really awesome setup.. Rocket Appartamento $1900 with Baratza Sette 270 $530
The "standard" version of the Bodum Bistro Burr Grinder for $40 could be an option if you're unable to spend more than $50. It appears to have the same steel burrs as the "premium" version, just without a few features (glass ground container, timed grinding, friction clutch, color options). The absence of the friction clutch could be problematic because I believe that it's there to help prevent damage to the gears. If a stone or something finds its way into the grinder, the burrs will catch on it and the teeth of the plastic gears can strip. If there's a friction clutch, it should slip to prevent that from happening. I doubt you'll find a better electric grinder under ~$100 though unless you're lucky enough for one to go on clearance.
If you want a manual grinder and a Porlex is too much at ~$60, the Hario Skerton Pro or Mini Plus might be the best options.
I started with a regular Hario Skerton myself and definitely wouldn't recommend it for coarse grinds like for french press. I upgraded to the "premium" Bodum burr grinder when I found one on clearance. The "standard" version didn't exist when I bought it. It's definitely better than the Skerton but if you were willing to spend its regular price I would highly recommend saving up a bit more to get a Baratza Encore instead. My Bodum has lasted around two years so far, but I won't be surprised when it goes. With the Encore, you can buy parts to fix it yourself on the off chance that Baratza won't assist you. With Bodum you will be SOL outside the return period if anything other than the outer burr or glass grounds container breaks.
Aeropress gives you a lot of freedom on the taste of your coffee, so I recommend that. There is also no need for a lot of additional equipment with it unless you want to get info coffee more in the future. Quality of your coffee is equally as important as your method, so you don't have to break your bank, but try to get your hands on locally roasted single origin beans. (Best result is if you can buy your own grinder to make the freshest coffee, but if your budget doesn't allow for that, then ground coffee will do).
Aeropress - $35
Electric grinder - $37 (decent, takes no time at all)
Hario Skerton hand grinder (more reliable, takes some time, don't cheap out on the $15 dollar amazon version if you want a decent grind) - $39
If you go this route I also recommend looking at the World Aeropress Championship recipes and following in their lead to emulate a world-class cuppa joe.
Get yourself a good burr grinder, and then you have many more options for beans, and can always have freshly ground. I bought this one probably 6 years ago now, and it hasn't failed me with daily use.
http://www.amazon.ca/Cuisinart-CBM-18C-Programmable-Conical-Burr/dp/B002H0QMGW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453989121&sr=8-1&keywords=cuisinart+burr+grinder
As /u/superpierog said, buy coffee beans with a recent roasting date on the package, and then you can grind them yourself as needed.
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Nüsse zu Mus habe ich in der Magimix noch nicht probiert, bezweifle aber dass das wirklich klappt. Für so etwas (aber vor allem: Curries und Marinaden) liebäugele ich mit dem Gerät hier. Das ist eine indische Variante des Mixers, speziell für Sachen die feucht sind aber sehr fein gehäxelt werden sollen. Will ich schon ewig haben, gibt es erst seit kurzem auch hier.
Kaffeemühlen sind optimal für Gewürze geeignet, allerdings eben nur trockene. Deswegen hat die verlinkte Rommelsbacher auch zwei Mixbehälter, eine für trocken, eine für nass. Gewürze in Magimix und ähnlichem wird nicht wirklich fein, und der Behälter sieht nach zwei, drei Durchgängen auch nicht mehr wirklich schön aus weil die härteren Gewürze das Polycarbonat zerkratzen.
Wife insisted we hit the malls in the Tron early, so, avoiding the Base, we had a good morning. I picked up a chicken calendar, some socks that didn't look like they were on sale but were, and a nice little coffee toy. My wife didn't find anything...
I recently purchased the Technivorm Moccamaster and Baratza Sette 30 Conical Burr Grinder as replacements for my worn-out Cuisinart grinder and Brew Central coffee maker. So far, I am very pleased with the improvements in taste and quality of coffee I’ve brewed.
Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 Coffee Brewer, 40 oz, Polished Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002S4DI2S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wfa9BbNMGHNFG
Baratza Sette 30 Conical Burr Grinder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075G11F9N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uga9BbFVB7F7T
Great reply! Thank you! What about https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WSABY6O/ref=twister_B00XTNNHFU?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This will be on display in the kitchen and I just don't like the look of the Gaggia MDF grinder.
Ultimately money could be no object, it is all about value and what I get with going up. I don't think a fully automatic system is what we would want, but just to make really awesome coffee approaching the awesomeness of roasters that do it as a profession, all from home. Would be great to impress guests and just enjoy it daily.
I wouldn't mind replacing the EC155 now or later. The kitchen aesthetics is important though. It has to look good on the counter.
Uhh it's not the one your thinking of. It's a good grinder but doesn't have very many adjustments. There's a way that you can fit mazzer burrs on it as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XPRQZJ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sbj0Bb5Z844D7
>Xeoleo
Hi! Thanks again. I hadn't much time the last days, so I couldn't check all the info on your post.
I looked into the Xeoleo and find it interesting. Is that the one, right?Do you know how would it compare with a comandante for pour overs?
(by the way, I have that cup with a filter but I only use it sometimes when I use the Kalita)
This one: https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-MKM-6003-UC-Grinder/dp/B00005REEM
The Comandante is beautiful, but I think that’s what you’d be paying for; the craftsmanship. The virtuoso would be a good move. Also check out Breville’s latest grinder.
Breville BCG820BKSXL The Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Bean Grinder, Sesame Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WSABY6O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hV2yCbTA0RHD9
This grinder OUT OF ALL grinders is purported to have the most similar (and damn close to it) grind profile as an EK-43. There’s a couple of guys going by the name “Socratic Coffee” on Instagram that run these kinds of tests all the time.
But yes, motorized grinders and hot water towers are life savers for the home brewer.
With only 4-5 people and a budget of 1k I definitely agree with vjack11 about their choices for a good home grinder and automatic coffee maker.
The reason the sidebar's sparse on that aspect is that there are other resources. E.G. for automatic home brewers we pretty regularly just defer to the Specialty Coffee Association of America's list. The coffee brewer vjack11 recommended is a larger version of the top home brewer, a bigger version specifically designed for small offices.
$1k is a relatively consumer setup for coffee unless you buy used. Going any more into commercial gear and you're looking at something like a Bunn or Fetco batch brewer, which range from $400 up to $3k for the big Fetcos that do two 3 gallon batches at once. The Moccamaster will also probably make better coffee than the Bunns, though not necessarily the Fetcos but those start at ~$800. That doesn't include the vessel the coffee is served from, an airpot that's anywhere from $20 for one that pours like a normal coffee pot to $200+ for one with a spigot.
The cheapest commercial grinders are also Bunns, the kind you see in grocery stores. They retail for $800+ and don't have the settings of the Vario-W. The Vario's great for an office environment because it allows you to leave the hopper full, set a dosage, and when you're ready to brew a batch just hit a single button and the right amount of coffee gets ground. The "commercial" variant of the Vario is the Forte, which is almost $1k by itself and it's predominantly an increase in build quality.
Completely off topic, but I just noticed your username. Do you work in the medical field? I'm a lab tech working nights in a smaller hospital.
The budget is going to get gnarly, especially if you buy things new.
I can tell you that setup I see recommended most often are the Baratza Vario (not W), the Crossland CC1, and a good scale, which is also probably one of the cheapest ways to do it. My wife and I also pretty much only use the same bean over and over again, so tuning it in between batches is pretty simple.
The scale in the grinder is a nifty feature, but it ends up giving your dose +/- .2 grams, whereas if you if you tune it in with a scale and the built in timer, you can get it down to smaller than +/- .1 gram. It may not seem like a big deal either way, but I use the same bean with the same dose over and over and over... So I feel like the added feature kind of goes to waste.
You can try different grinders like the Baratza Sette, which uses conical burrs vs the flat burrs of the Vario, but is new and unproven. There is also the Baratza Forte which is the older brother to the Vario and is supposed to resolve some of the flaws with the Vario. Your other grinder options are stepless (preferably doserless) grinders like the Fiorenzato, [Mazzer Mini]http://www.mazzer.com/en/grinder-dosers/mini/) (La Marzocco sells Mazzers, so there is that) and others that I can't remember at this point.
At the top of the home espresso machine market price wise is La Marzocco. Honestly, I think the only reason to get one of these would be to piss people off. Breville Dual Boiler(BES920XL), Rocket anything I guess, Rancilio Silvia + a PID kit, and others. I think a PID is a must have feature for any espresso machine.
I am by no means an expert in this topic, I'm just in the middle of researching an upgrade. I'm currently considering the Fiorenzato (because the name sounds cool. No really, I don't have a good reason for this. My Vario is more than sufficient, it just annoys me from time to time) and the Breville Dual Boiler (it's chock full of features and it has a bigger portafilter).
what do you think of these?
http://www.amazon.com/TRU-Grinder-Holds-2-Pound-Coffee/dp/B0073Z4WOA/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1341257792&sr=1-5&keywords=burr+grinder
http://www.amazon.com/Kyocera-CM-50-CF-Ceramic-Grinder/dp/B003S9XF7K/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1341257792&sr=1-6&keywords=burr+grinder
http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MSS-1B-Mini-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B001804CLY/ref=sr_1_9?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1341257792&sr=1-9&keywords=burr+grinder
These work in every country, no adapter needed: http://www.oehandgrinders.com/
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How good (expensive) of a grinder are you looking for?
Here's one I found, no idea how good it is: https://www.amazon.com/Delonghi-KG89-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B002OHDBQ2/
There are also a number you can find on ebay that ship from China: http://www.ebay.com/itm/220V-100W-Electric-Conical-Espresso-Coffee-Bean-Grinder-Coarse-Fine-Grinding-/322352080841
I got the De Longhi K 89
Pretty ok, not the most fancy but its alright.
They're so expensive though, the grinders! Amazon looks like $150-200? Cheapest I found is - https://www.amazon.ca/Cuisinart-CBM-18C-Programmable-Conical-Burr/dp/B002H0QMGW/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1549388579&sr=8-7&keywords=conical+burr+grinder
Wow, nobody has suggested the aeropress yet. Unbreakable. Paired with a small hand-crank grinder, you can take amazing coffee anywhere. This is my exact setup:
http://www.amazon.com/AeroPress-Coffee-Espresso-Maker-Filters/dp/B001HBCVX0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1375100557&sr=8-3&keywords=aeropress
and grinder:
http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MSS-1B-Mini-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B001804CLY/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1375100557&sr=8-8&keywords=aeropress
Of course, if you're making coffee for more than one person, it's a huge pita and the Chemex is good advice.
The thing is, the brew method isn't even that important. The more important thing is the grinder and freshly roasted beans. If you're up for spending some money there's this:
http://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Vario-W-Coffee-Grinder-985/dp/B0058J1XMC/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1375100733&sr=1-6
If you have a nice grinder, you can by a 5-10 dollar "dripper" and be in business. Or even just a large glass mason jar (cold brew), or "cowboy coffee" and you'll be drinking some damn good coffee.
I don't recommend going with anything manual.. It will be PITA unless you are very devoted. Consider this one: link. I think you can find it for $30. It's a very fast grinder (just few seconds for a few spoons) and you can regulate the coarseness easily after you'd used to it by timing.