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Hand grinder or an entry-level electric?

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Yasmin Rahimi
Level 3 ·

Budget is around $200. I mostly brew V60 and the occasional AeroPress, one or two cups a day.

Is a good hand grinder better than a cheap electric at this price, or will I regret cranking every morning?

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  1. Jonah WhitakerLevel 5 ·

    I crank every morning and I love it. Two minutes of quiet before the house wakes up.

  2. Ethan BrooksLevel 4 ·

    For one or two cups of pour-over, a good hand grinder wins at that price. Uniformity matters more than speed, and you can always add an electric later. I still use mine for travel.

    1. Yasmin RahimiLevel 3 ·

      This settles it. Ordering the Hand Burr Grinder tonight.

  3. Ian ZieglerLevel 5 ·

    Hand grinders are great until you make coffee for four people.

    1. Yasmin RahimiLevel 3 ·

      Ha, that makes sense now.

  4. Amara MensahLevel 6 ·

    The Gooseneck Kettle from the shop has been rock solid for me.

  5. Maya WardLevel 2 ·

    Retention was my biggest annoyance. Single-dose friendly is worth it.

  6. Grace LiuLevel 5 ·

    Measure the water temperature at the dripper, not the kettle. It drops fast.

  7. Hiro GarciaLevel 1 ·

    Whatever you pick, budget for a decent scale too.