Tall Ceramic Burr Hand Grinder

Freshly ground coffee tastes better. This is the easiest way to get there.

Coffee starts going stale the moment it's ground. Buying pre-ground is convenient, but brewing with freshly ground beans makes a real difference to what ends up in the cup, more flavour, more aroma, more of what makes a good coffee worth drinking.

This hand grinder uses ceramic burrs, which grind the coffee evenly and consistently rather than smashing it unevenly like a blade grinder does. That consistency makes a real difference to what ends up in the cup, you get more of the flavour that's already in the beans. The grind size is adjustable, so you can use it for everything from a fine espresso grind to a coarser cafetière grind, one grinder that works across the whole range.

Hand grinders are quieter than electric ones, require no plug socket, and are easy to clean. Compact enough to fit in a kitchen drawer or take away with you.

The details

Burrs: Ceramic, adjustable grind size

Compatible with: Espresso, V60, Clever Dripper, French press, moka pot

Power: Manual, no electricity needed

Capacity: Suitable for 1–2 cups per grind

Good if you… want to start grinding your own coffee at home without committing to a large electric grinder. A straightforward upgrade that makes a noticeable difference to the flavour in the cup.

If you're grinding for a V60 or Clever Dripper, aim for a medium-fine grind, roughly the texture of table salt. For a French press, go coarser. For espresso, go fine. The grind adjuster on the handle lets you dial between them.