(Part 2) Best manual coffee grinders according to redditors

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Top Reddit comments about Manual Coffee Grinders:

u/raineykatz · 7 pointsr/whatisthisthing

Looks like either a Turkish coffee/spice mill or an Indian snack maker that I think is called a called a sev sancha. Missing the handle to turn it.

https://www.amazon.com/Manual-Grinder-Turkish-Arabic-Coffee/dp/B00SAEEX74/ref=asc_df_B00SAEEX74/

u/robdob · 5 pointsr/fatlogic

You don't have to spend that much for good coffee.

You can get a pour over dripper for $12 on Amazon

100 filters for $6

Electric kettle for $12

Manual coffee grinder for $10

Digital scale for $10

That's $50 for gear, (you can probably pick up some of that even cheaper if you look around) and then you can spend what you want on beans. I'm really into Stumptown coffee right now, which is $18 for 12oz. but you can definitely go a little cheaper or a lot more expensive depending on your tastes.

You can spend as much as you want making coffee, but I haven't noticed a discernible difference between coffee from that setup and coffee from a $500ish setup. A large part of what makes a cup of pour over good is the skill level of the person pouring it, and there's no reason to spend more than $75-$100 on gear until you reach a point where you know for sure your bottleneck is your equipment. I've been making my own coffee this way (as well as french press and espresso) for a few years and I still don't feel like I need to upgrade.

EDIT: Ignore the scale I linked, refer to /u/throwswithfats comment below instead.

u/thatkidgobe · 4 pointsr/rawdenim

I use an aeropress every single day with a cheap Cozyna grinder. The grinder works exceedingly well for the price... and fits in the aeropress for travel.

u/cdnball · 4 pointsr/malelivingspace

This inexpensive, hand powered mill would be a nice decorative and functional piece for your counter. It’s a nod to the history of the building too.

u/AngelusRC · 3 pointsr/Coffee

for that price you'll probably have to go with a hand grinder, like THIS one.

You could also try one of the cheap melitta electric ones. I have THIS one, and it actually works surprisingly well for the price.

u/Lord_Unseen · 3 pointsr/coffeestations

Absolutely. The grinder is the Zassenhaus Panama. I've had good luck with mine, but I've heard not so great things about their QA, so proceed with caution. Also, that thing is small. I'm talking like 20g capacity, maybe.

The pour over cone is a Bialetti Pour Over. I don't know how it compares to, say, the V60, but it's got the large central hole like one so. Mine's plastic and I only got it because a grocery store near me had them on sale for $3.

The blue and white thing in front is a Handpresso. I talked about that one above, so I'll save it here.
There's also a standard Bodum Brazil french press and a bag of Pennant Six Two Zero blend. That one's a microroaster local to McPherson, Kansas and it doesn't look like they're selling online yet.

u/amcgavisk · 3 pointsr/Coffee

That does look awesome. Have never used one, but did just find a generic version on amazon for 1/3 the cost and better reviews than the original [](Infinite Coffee's Grind and Brew Master - Manual Coffee Grinder and Bonus Portable Coffee Brewer - Unique Manual Ceramic Burr Coffee Grinder that Can Also Brew https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HB068TS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NeRSyb1C9Z26C)

u/ccjitters · 2 pointsr/JUSTNOMIL

Yeah that sounds like a lot of work but i dont see why its not doable. Just remember that if the coffee isnt ground to a uniform size it might taste wrong. Smaller grounds would 'cook' in the water and lead to a burnt taste, while larger grounds would be under extracted.

A good electric grinder, especially a burr grinder, will run multiple hundreds of dollars.
If you like to manually grind it mayber try this Bialetti Manual Burr Grinder. Its what i use and i get decent results.

u/zabyrocks · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Just an FYI for those interested in this deal. There are tens of these generic grinders on Amazon that frequently fall to this price point. They're basically the same grinder with a different brand each time.

With that said, a few weeks ago I purchased one from "Brilliante" that dropped to $12 and it's actually fantastic. for fine to medium grinds it works extremely well for. However when it comes to coarse grinds(french press), it's really, REALLY inconsistent! That's not to say it doesn't work- it does. But if you want to reduce over extraction and have a slightly cleaner french press, I'd steer away from these.

u/sehrgut · 2 pointsr/Coffee

What I did in your situation was get a Bonavita kettle, used Zassenhaus, and Chemex. There's no way to make good coffee for an office without hiring a barista.

u/gooneyleader · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Java Pura and Fusion beans are both Located in Houston. IF your looking for some higher end roaster I can recommend some but you will have to buy from there online site. I know 50 is your budget but you should really really try and get him a burr grinder. It grinds way more evenly and makes a better cup of coffee. Maybe something like this.

u/HumanPlus · 2 pointsr/exmormon

I second the call for an aero press. Grab one, a coffee grinder, and a storage container (mason jars work fine too) for your locker or safe location.

After the initial investment (less than two weeks of your 5$ a day), this plus hot water gets you coffee at pennies a cup. The container keeps your beans fresh, and you only grind what you need every time.

u/swroasting · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Porlex is much more inconsistent than the Encore, and will have a relatively short lifespan - I do not recommend it for daily use. Handground doesn't produce the greatest quality grounds, but it will definitely outlast the Porlex, and it's under $100. Knock is supposed to be well engineered and produce good quality grinds, but is a little more expensive and takes longer to get. I think Knock would still be close to your budget though, and produce the best results of your 3 manual options vs the Encore.

u/nicbrown · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I have the GSI Java Drip, which is a collapsable silicone cone that takes Melita style filters. It works just fine, and takes up next to no space. Melita filters are available everywhere that I have travelled recently (Including Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos...).

My only complaint is that the cone is completely round, so the paper filters don't sit as neatly as they could. There is another brand on Amazon called Cuissential, that is a lot closer in shape to the rigid Melita style cones, and I would probably buy that brand if I started over. The upside of the GSI is that you can pack a half dozen filters under the rigid lid. The GSI only has one outlet hole, so brew time is a bit longer than with a true Melita pour over. You could tweak the grind a bit though on a Melita system.

Weight wise, silicone drippers are about the same as the cheap rigid plastic versions, but they are a lot more packable. I travel a lot, so the trade of of moving from a Hario/Chemex system to Melita is worth it. You could always run Chemex filters in a plastic Hario dripper. I like the taste of my 'road coffee' though.

GSI make an interesting new travel grinder too. It is around the same weight as the Porlex Mini, but it has a much better handle interface, and uses the same type of sealed bearing system as the $100 Zassenhaus Panama. It is very new though, so I am waiting on reviews.

u/Sipondo · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Question for a grinder here.
I own an Ascaso Dream piston machine and want to start improving my brew by including a grinder. My budget is very limited and, although I have looked through the gear guide, I haven't been able to find a great deal (europe). I have stumbled upon the Graef grinders CM800 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Graef-CM-800-grinder-aluminium/dp/B00CS2DAEG and CM702 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Manual-Adjustment-Conical-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00EO26GGC/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1450563157&sr=1-1&keywords=graef+cm702. They are priced about 110$ and 150$ respectively.
Following the criteria listed on the guide page they seem to be pretty decent. I like the fact that they are made for piston machines and thus the coffee is directly grinded into the piston itself.
Are these machines a fair buy or should I pass them up for something else?

u/segasean · 1 pointr/Coffee

Good point, crossed that one out. As a disclaimer, of the items I recommended, I personally have a Skerton knockoff, French press 1, the Aeropress, a Hario Buono and scale 1. Everything else I recommended is based on Amazon reviews/other coffee people. I have a Kalita 155 and a Virtuoso, too.

u/kungfujohnjon1 · 1 pointr/Coffee

For added leverage, Zassenhaus actually sells a box mill specifically designed to hold between your legs while seated.

https://www.amazon.com/Zassenhaus-Santiago-Coffee-Grinder-Varnished/dp/B000VZEKMI

u/prophetben · 1 pointr/Coffee

I have the handground manual coffee grinder, and have been really happy with it.
https://www.amazon.com/Handground-Precision-Manual-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B01GQVHPLI?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_18114799011

u/aristotelian74 · 1 pointr/financialindependence

They are burr grinders. He means something like this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2CFSHR/

u/B1Pilot · 1 pointr/Coffee

Unlike what one said above, I think you would be fine with a properly made prolex clone. I have one of these I can travel with, and I take a kalita and filters, or an aeropress with me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019YO1DRQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Use this for a while and see if grinding your own coffee this way is really worth it to you. Grinding your own coffee, and understanding how coffee extraction works are the two biggest steps you can take to better coffee. After doing this for a while, see if you want to step up to a prosumer quality electric grinder (like a baratza).

u/grande_hohner · 1 pointr/preppers

I use one of these. I use it for all the coffee I grind, all the time. I have a decent burr grinder, but I prefer to just do the work myself - it doesn't take but a minute or two for a french press' worth of coffee.

u/livingcode · 1 pointr/Coffee

Grinder And I'm using about 35g of beans to make 18ish oz of coffee

u/pm_me_ur_wrasse · 1 pointr/Coffee

I don't think you are going to get fine enough for turkish with an encore or virtuoso. You may want to consider a specialized hand grinder for turkish, and then get an electric for everything else.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SAEEX74

u/racalavaca · 1 pointr/Coffee

Hey there, so I'm a fairly clueless coffee enthusiast, currently living in the UK and I don't have a whole lot of disposable income to spend on this just yet... thinking of buying this manual burr grinder and was looking for opinions.

Also I couldn't find much on storage... so do I buy the beans, and store those and just grind however much I'm looking to use each day? Do I grind a set amount and store that as well?

Thanks.

u/GoodLincoln · 1 pointr/Coffee

Actually was using this Bialetti Grinder: https://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-Manual-Adjustable-Grinder-Ceramic/dp/B00018CXRO

Different brew methods are more picky than others with grind size. French press and Aeropress are less finicky and more forgiving with inconsistencies and incorrect grind sizes while the V60 is just about as picky as you can get.

Sorry, I posted earlier before my morning coffee and didn’t clarify my Kinu setting. Have mine at 4,1.2. To find that setting, go all the way back to ‘zero’ where the burrs should almost rub against each other. Now that it’s calibrated, 1 full rotation (zero to zero) would be written as 1,0.0. So to get to 4,1.2 you would rotate from 0 to 0 a total of 4 times to get to 4,0.0. Then just a bit more to the 1 mark, and then a smidge to the 2nd divided line should bring you to my setting of 4,1.2

Hope that wasn’t too confusing, but keep in mind that with different coffees and different roasts come slightly different settings.

u/thatsavageghost · 1 pointr/espresso

A lot to think about. I hadn't really even thought about grinder. I bought one of these not a year ago. I didn't even know grinders got so pricey.

u/beero79 · 1 pointr/Coffee

And just found a real good alternative for Baratza here in Europe. Graef CM702 for 100$ in Croatia. I think I will go that route. Not too big and the reviews seem pretty good for an entry model.

u/dood23 · 1 pointr/Coffee

I'm starting my journey into home-made coffee and just bought a press. Now I need a grinder.

As a total noob, I'm not looking to break the bank for one. Is there anything objectively bad about these grinders that are everywhere on Amazon?

http://www.amazon.com/KitchenPRO-Portable-Stainless-Aeropress-Compatible/dp/B015EWL750?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A1JF0FEJIRJQ6I

u/ribfeast · 1 pointr/Coffee

Package Contents:

  • Pitcher: Rattleware Steaming Pitcher ($18) Having something with a spout helps pour cleanly into the Aeropress in addition to being a good heating vessel.
  • Water Heater: Norpro water heater ($11) The time to get enough water to temp is a little longer than the grind time on the hand grinder.
  • Grinder: Cozyna Grinder ($20): Less than half the price of the Porlex option. I figured if it breaks I can get another one or upgrade to the Porlex.
  • Brewing: Aeropress ($35)
  • Filter: Able Aeropress Metal Filter ($13)

    Optional:

  • Scale: American Weigh Scale AWS-600-BLK ($10) Just don't get it wet. This could easily fit in the pouch, but by now I've been able to eyeball the bean/water volume required for a particular weight.
  • Thermometer: Thermapen ($79, refurbished): This was not purchased specifically for this kit. But it's a great thermometer to have in your kitchen anyway! At $10, a simple drink thermometer [like this one](Taylor Precision Products Classic Line Hot Beverage Thermometer for Coffee or Tea https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001U1XRA8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_L9b3xbTDWY3MS) would be perfect.
  • Mug: Ultimo Coffee Camping Mug ($12): Any small mug will do. Ultimo Coffee is one of my favorite local roasters so I'll be traveling with a piece of home wherever I go
  • Silicone mat (~$15) About the size of a mouse pad. Lets me not worry about putting hot/wet/messy things on the hotel or Air B&B desk.
  • Bag: S.A.W. Pouch (~$11) designed to hold 6 standard 30 round magazines for automatic weapons... or coffee gear. Got it at my local army surplus store.
u/karzyarmycat · 1 pointr/Coffee

Local coffee roasters/shops of decent quality will grind for you (if you but their beans which can be good if the people know whats up). Ot by a Manuel grinder like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015EWL750?psc=1 for $10 on ebay or amazon, the results are great for the price I mean its no encore but its better than that chunky cookie cake you have. Even a cheap conical burr will be better than an expensive electric blade.

u/Tech_Bender · 1 pointr/Coffee

I've done this with the bottom of a glass cup and a pyrex mixing bowl. it's a lot of work and you're still not going to get it any better than what your grinder is capable of. Do your self a favor and just buy a cheap ceramic burr grinder off amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Manual-Coffee-Grinder-Ceramic-Tablespoon/dp/B07F2CFSHR?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_18216627011

u/amberb · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife
u/hughwrang · 1 pointr/Coffee

I just bought a Melitta Molino for 35€ -- £30 or so. Burr / electric / seems good. https://www.amazon.com/Melitta-80395-Coffee-Grinder-Discontinued/dp/B0084ZKZ62

u/shenaniganfluff · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

I have one like this the one big pain is having to reset the grind for different sized grains. But was cheap and works

u/SheldonvilleRoasters · 1 pointr/Coffee

This particular grinder is for pulverizing seeds and not for grinding coffee (despite the maker's claim to the contrary). With burr coffee grinders, the burrs are actual blades that cut the coffee into consistently sized pieces whereas grinders like these have dull millstones that are designed for pulverization to make nut butters or flour. The result with coffee is that unless you want a fine powder, you will get a huge spectrum of grind sizes which could cause you a lot of headaches if you are using a paper (and even metal if the hols are small enough) filtration pour over system like a Chemex or V60.

If you are looking for a hand grinder with decent burrs that you don't (technically) need two hands for, you could get a Zassenhaus grinder model that has the bowed sides like this. You use the grinder sitting in a chair and you put your knees against the bowed sides (which is why they are made this way).

Other options would be to get a Hario grinder and use two quick release clamps where you clamp the sides of the grinder with one clamp and then use the other clamp to clamp the bar of the first clamp to the table. Or, find a way to mount the grinder to a flat piece of plywood and then clamp the plywood to the table.

You may be able to find a source for an especially large mouthed locking plier that could anchor the grinder to the table without using two of them. Do a google image search on "vise grip quick release clamp" and you'll see a number of options.

u/jja619 · 1 pointr/Coffee

Most of their grinders look more like things you'll see as decorations in coffee shops, but this model seems a bit more modern.

Lido (Orphan Espresso)/Comandante/Helor/Kinu/Knock are brands that are more geared towards the specialty coffee scene, so they're more embraced by this community.

u/ocean-man · 1 pointr/Coffee
u/soulslicer0 · 0 pointsr/Coffee

> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HB068TS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NeRSyb1C9Z26C

Yes..i want this..but with a french press and warming capability

u/PoetsLiveForever · 0 pointsr/Coffee

I'm sorry some people here are being condescending about your setup, or being unhelpful otherwise. If you don't mind using a hand grinder, you can check this out, although it's a bit higher than your budget: https://www.amazon.ca/Hario-Skerton-Ceramic-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B01LXZACFB/

This one here is within your budget, but I am less certain of its quality. However, Hario is a great company and I'd be surprised if this disappoints you (although it is quite small so you'd have to grind per ~2 cups): https://www.amazon.ca/Hario-Ceramic-Coffee-Mill-Mini-Slim/dp/B001804CLY

u/ijssvuur · 0 pointsr/Coffee

Thanks, I was thinking of getting a nice Bodum one for ~$70, but then I realized I could get one like this, and to be honest, it looks like it would work just fine. I've looked around and seen the replacement parts, and even a good quality conical burr is $4. The markup for the word "coffee" is just insane. The actual materials are pennies, and the manufacturing and shipping by the OEM is a couple dollars.

I may not be an expert on coffee, but I know about manufacturing, and I'll be able to tell if there's any inconsistency in the grind even if I don't see a difference in flavor.

I'm gonna get that, some Koffee Kult Huila (lots of good reviews on Amazon, and South American is apparently what I want), some Kicking Horse Grizzly Claw (the one I have is good, so I'll try a whole bean of theirs), a scale, and a french press.

Worst case, I return it and get my money back, or I enjoy it. Best case, it does as well as a $100 grinder albeit with less durability. But if I just went straight for a $500 grinder, I'd never be able to do better, and I'd miss out on that.