Question 1

What is the best coffee grinder for espresso?

Accepted Answer

The Baratza Encore ESP is our top espresso grinder: 40+ grind settings, a stepped collar designed for espresso and 4.5-star owner reviews at $149.95. Budget buyers should look at the Capresso Infinity Plus.

Question 2

What is the best coffee grinder for pour over?

Accepted Answer

The OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder is the best pour-over grinder: consistent conical burrs, 15 settings and one-touch dosing at $109.95. For manual grinding, the CEVING 60g is the best value.

Question 3

How much should I spend on a coffee grinder?

Accepted Answer

A decent burr grinder starts around $40-60 (Capresso, SHARDOR). The $80-150 range (OXO, Baratza) delivers the best value. Above $200 you pay for precision, speed and build quality.

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