cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/164693

Does anyone have a good suggestion for a manual coffee grinder? I have heard folks discuss the Peugeot grinders, but I want to see about alternatives.

  • m8725279@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    I really enjoy the heptagonal 1zpresso Q2 for Aeropress and V60. I picked it because it fits inside the Aeropress plunger and seemed better than other grinders at similar price range in AliExpress. For these use cases grinding is smooth and not slow, and if I have to nitpick cons: removing the handle leaves it open, so I am planning to 3D print a cap, and the numbers on the clicking system do not align with the actual zero so you have to count clicks, or remember where the zero point is. If you pick the Q2S, the handle will also fold. If size is not a constraint, also consider Kingrinder K2/4/6, seem like good options.

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    1 year ago

    I’ve enjoyed my 1Zpresso K-Max, although in retrospect getting the blind shaker design in the magnetic catch cup of the K-Plus would have been nice. The external adjustment with detents was a selling point for me, despite it having a slightly coarser adjustment than comparably-priced manual grinders.

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      1 year ago

      For what it’s worth, I have a J-Max and hate the magnetic catch cup. It used to come off while grinding probably 10% of the time. I now leave a strip of electrical tape on it to keep it on while grinding.

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      1 year ago

      I also have this same grinder and it’s suited me well. However just like OP it’s the only one I’ve ever used so I have no comparison.

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      1 year ago

      I have the original C2, not the Max version. And, it too, has been excellent. It might leave a little to be desired for espresso, but for everything else it’s great.

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    1 year ago

    Depends heavily on your budget. TImemore C3/2 and Kingrinders are great value options. 1zpresso has some nice options if you’re looking to spend a bit more.

    • resin85@lemmy.ca
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      1 year ago

      Seconding the Kingrinder recommendation. I have the K2, it’s great for making Aeropress grinds. I probably would go for the K4 or K6 if I needed to make finer espresso grind though.