As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. A few years ago, flat-burr single-dose grinders were expensive and rare. The DF64 changed that. Made by G-iota and sold in the US under the Turin brand, it put 64mm flat burrs on the counter for well under $400, and it became one of the most talked-about home grinders around. What Single Dosing Means A normal grinder … [Read more...] about DF64 Single-Dose Grinder: 64mm Flat Burrs and Near-Zero Retention for Under $400
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Baratza Encore ESP: A $200 Grinder With 20 Espresso Steps, and What the 2025 ESP Pro Adds
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask what grinder to buy with a first espresso machine and the Baratza Encore ESP comes up more than any other. It's small, it's around $200, and unlike most grinders at that price it was built with espresso in mind. The Trick: Two Ranges on One Dial The Encore ESP has 40 settings, but they aren't spread evenly. … [Read more...] about Baratza Encore ESP: A $200 Grinder With 20 Espresso Steps, and What the 2025 ESP Pro Adds
Hand Grinders for Espresso: Microns per Click Matter More Than Burr Size
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Good espresso grinders are expensive, loud and big. A good hand grinder is none of those. For one or two shots a day, it can grind as well as an electric grinder that costs twice as much. The price you pay is half a minute of cranking. But not every good hand grinder is a good espresso grinder. The spec that decides it … [Read more...] about Hand Grinders for Espresso: Microns per Click Matter More Than Burr Size
Espresso Grinder Buying Guide: Why the Grinder Matters More Than the Machine
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask experienced home baristas where to spend money and many will give the same answer: on the grinder. A good grinder with a modest machine usually makes better espresso than a great machine with a poor grinder. It sounds backwards, but it comes down to what espresso needs. Why Espresso Is So Fussy About Grind An … [Read more...] about Espresso Grinder Buying Guide: Why the Grinder Matters More Than the Machine
Breville Barista Express Impress vs Barista Pro: Assisted Tamping or a 3-Second Heater at About $800
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Breville's two mid-priced machines with built-in grinders cost about the same and look alike from across the kitchen. They solve different problems. The Barista Express Impress takes the guesswork out of dosing and tamping. The Barista Pro heats up in seconds and gives you more grind settings. Which suits you depends on … [Read more...] about Breville Barista Express Impress vs Barista Pro: Assisted Tamping or a 3-Second Heater at About $800