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better grinder for pour over? (self.coffee)

submitted 5 months ago by Imgonnatrythis to c/[email protected]

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I know high end grinders are probably worth it for espresso, but for pour-over coffee does it make that much difference? I use a Capresso Infinity at either fine coarse or medium coarse and that's about it. Visibly the grind size does look a bit variable to me. Since I'm already in conical bur territory here, are higher end grinders really going to make a noticeable difference in my pour-over brews? If you feel strongly the answer is yes, I'm also curious what you would recommend (but please don't bother naming anything over $500usd unless you provide a link to a used version that is in that range).

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Ever considered hand grinding? The comanante is the high-end for that. But James Hoffman just made a video about a decent 35$ hand-grinder. Try to get metal burrs.

[–] Imgonnatrythis 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

No. Arthritis. Thank you though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Seriously, hand grinder with a power drill on the shaft. Even if you bought a cheap second hand drill just for this, you'd still be ahead

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I do this and would not recommend for someone with arthritis. You have to have a strong grip to keep the hand grinder from spinning

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

I had to wrap mine with rubber bands to hang on to it even without the drill

[–] Imgonnatrythis 4 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Ha. Okay, I'll bite. What's so great about the hand grinders? Understand you'll save a little money without a motor, but M I missing something else?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago

Nope. That’s it. That’s the primary advantage. You can get a better grinder for less if you can forego (or byo) motor.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

You get a lot of value for the money with the better hand grinders. The really good 1zpresso, Kinu, and others (not Commandante C40 which is way obsolete for the money) get you great burrs and materials without the added expense and space of a motor. A good hand grinder will go through 25 grams of beans in under a minute easily.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

The ritual. Handgrinding has a DIY-feel, it's quite satisfying to use a good grinder.