Recently, after we purchased Hario V60 Pour Over Kit, we started researching the best grinders for our new weekend method of making coffee. However, as we dove head first into all the information, it was clear there were so many options it was overwhelming! We decided to divide and conquer, one of us researching the best burr grinders and the other the best blade grinders. Today, I’m sharing the best burr coffee grinders. And, if you’re looking for a good coffee, make sure to check out my blog post on the best coffee beans to buy!
The Best Burr Coffee Grinders
Burr Grind vs. Blade Grind
There are two opinions when it comes to grinding. For the coffee novice coffee lover looking to enhance their coffee experience, there is the burr grinder. Burr grinders use a technique to evenly mill the whole beans down. This provides consistency, size, and uniformity for the ground coffee and creates consistent quality cups of coffee.
Then we have the grinder most commonly found in stores and on the market; the blade grinder. The blade grinder works at getting the job done in a timeless manner. Classic in style, it is reliable, easy-to-clean and overall affordable. There is nothing wrong with using a blade grinder to grind your whole bean coffee into fine bits but if you’re looking to uplevel your coffee experience, the burr grinder is the way to go! Below are the top burr grinders I’ve found on the market.
1. Baratza Virtuoso + Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
The top coffee grinder for at-home use. The Baratza name is very well recognized within the coffee world for having great quality, consistency and delivering “coffee shop quality” coffee at home. With 40 individual settings from French Press to espresso, the Virtuoso+ has your coffee style needs covered. With one of the industry’s best warranties, customers needing a repair are met with a no-sweat, hassle-free Baratza experience.
2. Breville Smart Grinder Pro Conical Burr Ginder
The best part about the Breville Smart Grinder Pro is it’s 60 settings, which grinds finely enough for the perfect cup of at-home espresso. This grinder has the most range and versatility of the top machines recommended. With a large, 16 oz, refillable coffee hopper, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro is also simple to use and easy to clean.
Note – This machine is tall for those who are limited on counter space if you have low cupboards.
3. OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
The OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee grinder is the best entry price point grinder for a conical burr machine. Not necessarily as technologically sophisticated as the Baratza Virtuoso+, the OXO will still give you a similar grind quality. However be prepared to adjust and fine tune your coffee and quantity needed for each serving.
Quality for the price, and 15 different grind settings gives you a great machine for the price.
4. Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
The lower price point sibling to the Baratza Virtuoso+, the Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder has a place on this top grinder list for a reason. The Encore brings the Baratza quality grind, just at a lower price and offers a slightly smaller frame and a plastic aesthetic (compared to the Virtuoso+ which has a stainless steel features and a digital display). The Encore still has 40 different grind options, quiet grinding and a great warranty service, making it a great option!
Hope you enjoyed this roundup of the best burr grinders on the market today!
XO,
M
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