ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUYING A COFFEE GRINDER

Let me know if this was helpful! I know many would like a direct answer, but I don't find that fruitful and find it difficult to separate making direct recommendations and being a salesman ha!
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[LanceHedrick]

If you enjoyed the video, make sure to show some love with a like and sub, if you haven't already! Really helps, especially during the summer slump! Much love to you all and brew something tasty! Cheers

[TylerH]

This would make a great flowchart. Have the user select the different preferences and have it spit out 1 to 3 grinders as a recommendation. Thanks for all this info Lance!

[cally]

This video came at just the right time! Our Sage/Breville machine with built in grinder has died. My husband then tried tinkering with our backup grinder, a Rancilio Rocky, decided to do the wiring while it was plugged in (?!) and caused a literal explosion. It got burnt inside. Husband survived with just a mild electric shock.

Anyway... now we are shopping for a grinder. A frustrating unplanned expense, with endless choices and every machine has a flaw. I am really glad of this video (and of your previous honest feedback on the Niche, as I am also someone who enjoys funky, fruity speciality coffee as well as the chocolatey basic dark roast vibe). Hoping to make a grinder choice soon...

[Saucisse_Praxis]

The stages of buying a coffee grinder :

Before buying:
Step 1- FOMO

After buying:
Step 1 - Denial
Step 2 - Anger
Step 3 - Bargaining
Step 4 - Regret
Step 5 - Acceptance

[curvebodyboardshop]

What would be your best picks for espresso only, thick body profile, in the 300-500$ range?

[JuliusSP]

I would love a video about your top 5 grinders with ideal burr set for filter, espresso, and for both methods. So 3 lists, regardless of price, and based on the enjoyment you derive from drinking coffee from these grinders.

[Rabixter]

Just ordered a Baratza Sette 270 because its cheap (relatively speaking). I don't really have a nuanced enough palette, nor do I buy expensive enough beans to justify an expensive grinder. I am using a Gaggia Classic Pro (with PID + 9 bar OPV mod). I mostly make cappucinos and other milk based coffees which require espresso as the base.

[jbehuniakjr]

Thanks for this! I have a KitchenAid grinder and have no idea how these are better than that. Trying to learn as much as I can!

[flyerbluedog]

Hi Lance! Just discovered you a couple of weeks ago, Burr Daddy, and I love everything you do here. Sending love from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤! I’ve tried grinding coffee with my dry carafe on the Vitamix and the coffee had no taste, as if I had just plainly soaked the beans in hot water. I’m starting a little manual grinder collection and just bought SSP burrs for my Ode Gen 1. I’m afraid I may develop GAS... 😄

[shawnewaltonify]

Please remember this: the #1 obstacle consumers face when setting their budget for grinders is not whether they are willing to spend 1grand on their passion and their hobby, but it is the judgement they face from family and friends. Do you see what I mean, you are speaking to people who are listening to you and totally have been convinced on the value of investment in coffee gear, but the #1 obstacle that they are facing, and therefore you are facing, is convincing their family and friends as well. If you do not do this, then you are isolating people from their family and friends who do not support them in their hobby because they are not convinced. Sure, if they taste it, they may easily be convinced, but that is only if they have the same high level of passion for coffee. This is why I was so so excited that I was able to justify my purchase of the x-pro to my family. You may say, "well we will just focus on those who are passionate about coffee as a hobby and those who have family and friends that support that hobby, thanks." But what I am pointing out is the obstacle that needs to be addresses in order to expand, and grow the hobby and specialty coffee industry so that farmers and buyer and roasters can do more.

[manveruppd]

Personalized grinder recommendations based on all those criteria would be a great high-tier patreon reward :D

[justinbouchard]

i really really appreciate how you chose your words and points while explaining your thoughts on grinder price ranges. people seriously need to stop worrying about consumerism so much. yes, we're all pretentious to some degree, no we do not all have the same living situations and budget.

[SomeRandomBarista]

I don't know for other country, bur in France you can get a lot of mazzer super jolly for around 150$, I got one and i'm super happy about it

[mr_knight]

The most important feature for me in a grinder is the quality of the coffee output and the absence of lumps. Of course, it is important not to keep coffee inside the grind. I don't care about things like sound and body material. Considering these things, what model is the best grinder that you can suggest for me under 1000 dollars?

[knoef]

I have j-max, and love it, it does produce very chocolaty espresso.

[tillkoppe]

I wanted to ask this community for help! Here is my preference, and I would love to hear your grinder suggestions:
1. Budget - Mid-High; quality of the burred coffee beans is my priority, so a uniform particle size
2. Automatic preferably
3. Method - Espresso for Life <3
4. Details - Doesn’t really matter, preferably able to single dose, so basically just a grinder with low burr retention
5. Person - Consumer, but if necessary I‘m willing to do some tinkering.

[reshandabaudy]

Whew! Slow down. I need another cup of coffee to just keep up. 😂😂

[garrettsugg]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks buddy!

[robertjason]

Baratza is now owned by Breville/Sage. Jury out on whether the customer service remains at the same high level.

[Krynis]

fantastic video, made me think about hand grinders again, I am the 50/50 person you mentioned lol...