Coffee grinders - a rating of the best machines

Lovers of an invigorating drink who consume it daily can not do without a coffee grinder (unless your coffee machine has an integrated device for grinding beans). There are at least two reasons to buy a coffee grinder:

• coffee from freshly ground beans is much tastier;
• You will receive a free aromatherapy session in your kitchen when you yourself prepare the next portion of grains for cooking.

To make it easier for you to choose a really high-quality device for grinding coffee beans, let's look at some coffee grinders. Rating of the best models you will find in this article.

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Mechanical or electrical

All coffee grinders are divided into two main groups according to the type of control. Let's look at them in more detail.

Manual (mechanical)

Mechanical models are good in small dimensions, ease of use and lack of the need to use electricity. Among the manual coffee grinders are:

• European - wooden, in the form of boxes with a handle, which is located on the side.
• Oriental - metal, cylindrical in shape, with a handle that is mounted on top.

Important! To grind the grains for espresso (per serving), you will have to use physical effort and spend a few minutes.

Electric

An electrical device will do everything in literally moments. Only at the beginning you should figure out which one to choose - a millstone or rotary model. Here the difference is not limited to the appearance, because the technical nuances are important:

• In rotary devices, a rotary knife that rotates at high speed is responsible for grinding the grains. He is able to turn into dust everything that comes in his way. But, nevertheless, after work, sometimes particles of different sizes remain.

Important! This circumstance makes it difficult to use such coffee in geyser-type coffee makers, as well as in coffee machines, but it is ideal for a French press or a turk.

• A millstone type device is a more professional option, since it can grind grains to an ideally uniform consistency. Millstones in these models are of two types:
  1. cylindrical, which have a higher speed;
  2. conical - they give the user the ability to configure the device for several types of operating conditions and receive coffee of the required degree of grinding.

Important! Such coffee grinders break much less frequently than rotary grinders, which often cause problems due to overheating of the motor.

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How to choose a coffee grinder for home?

To choose a good coffee grinder for the home, you should know about some of the nuances that you need to pay attention to when buying. Keep in mind that:

• Plastic devices are short-lived.
• Devices having a removable bowl are much more convenient than not having one (the latter are much more difficult to care for).
• Models that do not have rubber feet are less stable during operation.

Important! It is also necessary to learn how to use the device - is it difficult or easy to grind grain, what is the power of the device, are there any additional options.

Power

When choosing a coffee grinder, it is advisable to figure out how much you will need to grind the beans at a time:

• If at one time you want to grind grains into two or three cups, then a device with a power of 120-130 watts will suit you.
• Based on guests or a large company, it is better to choose a device with a power of 170 watts.
• The smallest power that is provided for in such devices is 100 W, the largest - 220.

Important! It should be borne in mind that high power is not always the best option: there is a risk that the grains will overheat, and this can ruin the taste of the drink.

Millstone material

Different models of coffee grinders can have:

• Metal - stainless steel or cast iron. Sometimes, to increase the strength of the millstones, a titanium coating is used, but this significantly increases the price of such models. If you want to save money, you can opt for models with cast iron millstones, however, this material is too porous, it absorbs odors very much, which may not appeal to those who are used to making coffee from one or another sort of beans, and very sensitive to taste shades.

Important! In addition, in the process, cast iron has the ability to grind off, which means that microscopic particles of metal can be in your cup with a drink. It will not harm your health, but the taste of coffee can ruin it.

• Ceramic - with such millstones you will not encounter all the troubles described above. They serve efficiently and for a long time, however, they can break if they are accidentally dropped on a hard surface.

Capacity volume

Different models can grind from 50 to 500 g at a time. How much do you need? Here again, you have to count.

If you are preparing a drink in a Turk, then you need 10-12 g of coffee per 150 ml of water. As much it will be needed for a cup of espresso. This means that you are quite happy with a capacity for 30-50 grams (if you like stronger coffee).

Important! Mill grinders are thought out in such a way that their capacity can accommodate a whole 250-gram package of grains. They fall asleep immediately, but only the required amount is ground.

Additional options

To choose the best coffee grinder for the home, it is also important to pay attention to additional functions that may be present in a particular model:

• Auto shut off - if there is any foreign object among the grains or overheating occurs.
• Additional sound insulation.
• Change in the degree of grinding - in conventional coffee grinders there are 8, and in equipped with additional options it can be 2-3 times more.
• Timer.

Important! The presence and absence of additional functions in the device can significantly affect the price of the device in one direction or another.

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Rating of popular models

To choose the most high-quality model, we suggest you consider in more detail several models, their advantages and disadvantages.

Vitek-1548

A plastic device that perfectly combines affordable price and good quality. Despite some disadvantages, this model is the best-selling among electric millstone coffee grinders.

Advantages:

• Capacity / capacity - 0.125 kg / 0.1 kW.
• Dimensions - 220 / 95x145 mm.
• Department for ground coffee.
• There is an auto power off function, a timer and an adjuster for 8 degrees of grinding.
• The device is compact, almost silent, easy to use and pleasant in appearance.

Disadvantages:

• Ready powder may wake up when removed.
• Fractions of ground grains are not always the same size.
• The inconvenience of twisting the cord.
• Not very convenient service.
• Long-term use may cause cracks on the cover.

Important! In general, user reviews about this device are positive - a simple, inexpensive and practical machine. At the same time, many note that in order to obtain a more even grinding, it is necessary to additionally install a gasket in the upper millstone.

DeLonghi KG 79

Good coffee grinder, the surface of which consists of a plastic case with aluminum inserts and transparent containers. It is considered one of the most popular gourmet appliances.

Advantages:

• Capacity / power - 0.12 kg / 0.11 kW.
• Dimensions - 260 / 130x130 mm.
• There is a container for the finished powder, rubber resistant legs and a cell for storing the cord.
• It is calculated on one-time quantity of portions to 12.
• It stops working when removing the ground coffee container and removing the lid.
• Easy to operate, low noise, small-sized and has a stylish appearance.

Disadvantages:

• Pretty coarse grinding.
• Not very convenient container for processed grains.

Important! User reviews are mostly positive. The design is well thought out, and after minor refinement, the grinding can become finer. During the entire period of use, problems rarely appear.

Istra-3

Externally attractive Chinese model made of plastic, the quality of which is different.

Advantages:

• Capacity / power 0,085 kg / 0,15 kW.
• Dimensions: 170 / 90x90 mm.
• There is a compartment for ground coffee.
• Strong case, relatively powerful motor, cheapness, compactness, nice appearance.

Disadvantages:

• On all 3 available steps, coarse grinding.
• Due to negligent assembly and cheap materials, the device buzzes loudly, travels on the surface. Pieces of plastic can also fall off, and coffee can fly apart.
• Mostly short life.

Important! With reviews, it’s clear that if the assembly is made of good materials in compliance with the technology, then the device is worthy of attention. Otherwise - it is better to stop the choice on another machine.

Mahlkonig Guatemala Filter

Professional handmade coffee grinder. The device not only perfectly grinds grains for filter coffee, but also can decorate the interior of the kitchen.

Advantages:

• Capacity / power - 0.5 kg / 1.1 kW.
• Dimensions: 620 / 360x220 mm.
• 36 kg of coffee can be produced per hour.
• Production material - high quality steel. Country of origin - Germany.
• There is a timer, a magnet in the hopper, motor and finger protection, fasteners for containers of different capacities.
• Precise and uniform 13-step grinding, easy to maintain, easy to use, long life and presentable appearance.

Disadvantages:

• High price.

Important! From user reviews, we can conclude that this is a high-end device. The only thing is heavy and not everyone can afford it.

Bosch MKM 6000/6003

A powerful and high-quality device, the case of which is made of plastic, the bowl is made of stainless steel.

Advantages:

• Capacity / power: 0.075 kg / 0.18 kW.
• Dimensions: 170 / 90x90 mm.
• When the cover is removed, the lock is activated. There is an inclined bottom of the bowl, the blades are made of stainless steel.
• In addition to coffee, you can grind other products that have similar properties.
• The model is easy to use, low noise, compact, durable, has a classic design and affordable price.

Disadvantages:

• With long work, the knives can heat up, which negatively affects the quality of the ground product.
• To get coffee, turn the machine over.
• Sometimes the length of the wire is not enough.

Important! From user reviews it turns out that the device is quite practical and is trusted by many. If you use it according to the instructions, it will last a long time.

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To choose a really good coffee grinder for the home, you should consider several models - all the nuances, advantages and disadvantages. Only in a high-quality apparatus can you get a really good grinding for your favorite drink.