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DRJR
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Oct 24, 2017
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im Interested in a grinder. Something compact and quality, that can grind enough beans for at least 5 servings in a sitting.
Oct 24, 2017
MikeMD
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Oct 24, 2017
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DRJRI use the hario small hand grinder ALL the time. Great price and you still get a ceramic grinder (ideal). Might be too small for your needs but they also make the hario Skerton which is very similar just bigger. As long as you dont mind a little manual grinding these are excellent options!
Oct 24, 2017
AznofHK
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Oct 24, 2017
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DRJRthe cuisinart dbm 8 is a workhorse. One of the cheapest burr grinders (~$40 on amazon, <$50 on most online stores) and it can grind up to 18 cups. it's not a luxury brand but it gets the job done and it lasts
Oct 24, 2017
AngryAccountant
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Oct 24, 2017
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DRJRIf you're set on electric on the cheap, Check out the Cuisinart DBM-8. It hits way above its price class. $42.50 on Amazon today, hits $40 occasionally and has hit $30 once on Amazon per CCC.
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK
Oct 24, 2017
Peacey
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Oct 24, 2017
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DRJRMy advice is to start with a decent hand grinder (Hario Skerton Ceramic Coffee Mill http://a.co/65LUtYN). Grinders are the most important and expensive part of making great coffee, which can lead to some frustrating shopping. I recommend the hand grinder because it's cheap, well made, lasts a long time, teaches the user about grinding and will always serve as a great backup to a primary machine purchased later.
There are so many choices out there, but I've been using a Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder http://a.co/biBBdUn to great effect for the past three years. I've probably put a hundred pounds through it and have only taken it apart to clean a few times (once a year). It's not too pricey and will help you decide if you really need that $200+ grinder.
Oct 24, 2017
idoc72
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Oct 24, 2017
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PeaceyHario Skerton is great for my single serving in the Aeropress each morning. One level scoop = 120-140 turns when set for a fine-medium grind. It's interesting to feel the difference in grinding various roasts. And consider the secondary benefits - gets the arms pumped up for the day AND gets your automatic watch fully wound!
Oct 24, 2017
Peacey
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Oct 24, 2017
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idoc72I'm glad you mentioned how you can feel the grind, I think that is very important for first timers and why I normally recommend adding as part of an essential kitchen setup (and the fact that its useful when traveling or camping). The skerton can take up to 100g (satisfies OP's 5 serving mention), probably needing upwards of 1000 turns tho...
Oct 24, 2017
dvorcol
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DRJRI've been using the Capresso 560.01 Infinity conical burr grinder for more than 10 years and I highly recommend it. Amazon is currently selling them for $86.
Oct 24, 2017
pearteachar
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Oct 24, 2017
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DRJRDefinitely agree with starting with a quality entry-level grinder. Recommend the Baratza Encore. Depends on what you mean by a "serving", but the Encore should be able to do that much if you let it rest afterwards.
Oct 24, 2017
Nhouz
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Oct 24, 2017
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DRJREverything I read suggest burr grinders which can be quite reasonable to quite pricy. We have been through 2 quisonart burr grinders in 10 years but we do work 'em hard... could probabley do better, but I doubt for the money.
Oct 24, 2017
Judychop
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Oct 24, 2017
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DRJRA bit of a vague question. You want it to grind 5 servings for what? Aeropress, frenchpress, etc.? If it's for a smaller load, I would definitely recommend one of the Hario hand grinders. Quality burr grinder for a Very affordable cost. If you're looking for something bigger/bulkier to sit around the house, I would recommend going with one of Baratza's lower end home grinders. They make quality equipment. The main thing I would recommend is to stay away from blade grinders. You're gonna get a much more consistent grind out of a burr grinder!!!
Oct 24, 2017
Dr.McCoy
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Oct 25, 2017
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DRJRWhat's your budget? Also are you okay with manual grinders?
Oct 25, 2017
DRJR
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Oct 25, 2017
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DRJRThanks for all the replies guys. Hand grinder is cool. the Hario looks up my alley. ya aero press, and i Like to set up a cold brew in the office and the containers I use yields about 5-6 cups and that’s been roughly 10 tbs. We have an electric one that isn’t nice. I wanted a good one. Lots to go on here. Thanks agon
Oct 25, 2017
ronCYA
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Oct 25, 2017
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DRJRDo yourself a favour and checkout the Handground grinder!: https://handground.com/
It's small enough to fit in my drawer at work but can still grind a load of cups at once. I just filled and weighed mine and its chamber could hold 106g of beans at max capacity, about 6 and a half cups of AeroPress! The hopper itself from experience maxes out at about 4 cups.
Oct 25, 2017
Dr.McCoy
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Oct 25, 2017
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DRJROrphan Espresso's Lido 2 sounds up your alley. If you want electric I'd get a Baratza Virtuoso.
Oct 25, 2017
Peacey
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Oct 25, 2017
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ronCYAWow, I really like this, adding it to my wishlist.
Oct 25, 2017
ronCYA
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PeaceyGlad to help :D
Oct 25, 2017
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