{"id":2047597,"date":"2024-09-30T18:42:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T23:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=listicle&p=2047597"},"modified":"2025-04-22T05:48:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T10:48:08","slug":"best-burr-coffee-grinders","status":"publish","type":"listicle","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-burr-coffee-grinders\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Best Burr Coffee Grinders for Every Brew Style, Budget and Bean"},"content":{"rendered":"[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Overall\" product_name=\"Breville Smart Grinder Pro\" pros=\"60 different grind settings\" pros1=\"Automatic options for grind sizes\" pros2=\"User-friendly interface\" pros3=\"Consistent grinds\" pros4=\"Abundance of replacement parts\" pros5=\"Portafilter holder for espresso\" pros6=\"Good value\" cons=\"Requires ample counter space\" cons1=\"Short cord\" cons2=\"Pricey\" image=\"2043439\" image_credit=\"EMIKO FRANZEN FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"Breville\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breville.com%2Fen-us%2Fproduct%2Fbcg820\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Breville\" retailers_2_name=\"Amazon\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00OXGXW8O?tag=tohmke-20\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_4_name=\"Sur La Table\" retailers_4_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surlatable.com%2Fproduct%2Fbreville-smart-grinder-pro%2F1898485\" retailers_4_display_text=\"Shop on Sur La Table\" \/]\r\n\r\nEquipped with 60 different grind settings, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro<\/a> is the best burr coffee grinder for almost everyone, no matter what kind of coffee maker<\/a> you use. There's no need to be intimidated, though! An attractive LCD screen shows grind times, cups, shots and grind size at a glance, so it's the perfect option for both beginners and baristas alike. Additionally, it comes with both automatic presets and manual settings if you want to level up your lattes later.\r\n\r\n\"Toha24\r\n\r\n[quote-card quote=\"This machine has a diagram on the side by the dial that assists with troubleshooting. It indicates if your grounds need to be finer or coarser, depending on how fast your shot pulled.\" name=\"sydney Manning\" title=\"former barista, editorial coordinator\" \/]\r\n\r\nConical burrs crush the beans for ultra-consistent results. We also love that the pull-out container has measurement lines indicating quantities for espresso, French press and percolator<\/a>. At only 90 decibels at its peak, it won't wake the whole house when you're crafting your morning cup.\r\n\r\nA small and large portafilter holder cradles the handle, so grinding beans for espresso is mess-free. In conjunction with the grippy feet on the bottom, there's no need to worry about accidental tips or spills. Overall, while a bit pricey, this grinder offers excellent value for both beginners and pros.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Budget\" product_name=\"Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill\" pros=\"Affordable\" pros1=\"Well-made\" pros2=\"Sizable hopper\" pros3=\"Cord management\" cons=\"Loud\" cons1=\"Instructions lacking\" cons2=\"Not suitable for extra-fine grinds\" image=\"2049095\" image_credit=\"EMIKO FRANZEN FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"Amazon\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00018RRRK?tag=tohmke-20\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_3_name=\"Walmart\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1269669\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FCuisinart-32-Cup-Supreme-Grind-Burr-Coffee-Grinder-Stainless-Steel-DBM-8WM%2F436296979\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" \/]\r\n\r\nThe Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill<\/a> is truly affordable, leaving lots of room in the budget for fancy organic coffee<\/a>. Don't let the low listing price fool you, though. Its features are that of a much pricier machine, putting this at the top of our list in terms of value. A catalog of 18 different grind settings covers most brew types, giving this option an edge over its manual grinder counterparts.\r\n\r\nWhile it won't win any awards for fine grinds (we found even the finest setting too coarse), its medium and coarse settings are remarkably consistent.\u00a0 The entire top hopper rotates to determine the coarseness setting. Below that, there's a slider that adjusts the number of cups. The manual is a bit lacking in its explanation of these sliders and settings, but the machine is intuitive enough that even beginners will likely learn quickly.\r\n\r\nA sizable hopper and cord management are just a few small but mighty details that impressed the testing team. While it looks a little boxy on the counter and gets a little loud at its peak, this well-made machine<\/a> is so inexpensive that we're willing to overlook some of the small annoyances.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best for Espresso\" product_name=\"Baratza Encore ESP\" pros=\"Espresso grind is the best of all the machines\" pros1=\"Not as messy as the other Encore\" pros2=\"Many replaceable parts available\" pros3=\"Dosing cup included\" pros4=\"Consistent grounds\" cons=\"Wobbly hopper\" image=\"2043438\" image_credit=\"EMIKO FRANZEN FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"Amazon\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BW272XCV?tag=tohmke-20\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_2_name=\"Sur La Table\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surlatable.com%2Fproduct%2Fbaratza-encore-esp-coffee-grinder%2F8226417%3F\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Sur La Table\" retailers_3_name=\"Seattle Coffee Gear\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.seattlecoffeegear.com%2Fproducts%2Fbaratza-encore-esp-coffee-and-espresso-grinder%3Fvariant%3D47157191311667\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Seattle Coffee Gear\" retailers_4_name=\"Williams Sonoma\" retailers_4_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fbaratza-encore-esp-burr-grinder%2F\" retailers_4_display_text=\"Shop on Williams Sonoma\" \/]\r\n\r\nIf you're hunting down the best coffee grinders for espresso<\/a>, your search has ended. The Baratza Encore<\/a> impressed our testers (including former barista Sydney) with its impressive assortment of 40 grind settings and amazing consistency. Built especially for espresso lovers, this model differs ever so slightly from the original Encore to be more efficient at fine grinds.\r\n\r\n\"Baratza\r\n\r\nSydney tested the Encore ESP on her Breville Bambino<\/a> and dialed it in three times before perfecting her cup. The first time, she did a fine grind. It pulled too long and was very bitter. The second time, she ground the beans coarser, and the shot pulled in around 25 seconds\u2014much more manageable. Still, it didn't consistently pull from that second spout. Her third try was successful, yielding a beautiful, syrupy espresso just like the pros.\r\n\r\n[quote-card quote=\"The third time, I turned the dial to 10, even coarser, and the shot pulled through both spouts and took close to 25 seconds. It was pulling like honey and had good crema on top. This was the best-tasting shot of the three grind levels.\" name=\"sydney Manning\" title=\"former barista, editorial coordinator\" \/]\r\n\r\nIt's hard not to love the sleek, space-saving exterior of this grinder. It's also meant to last throughout the years, with most of its components available for repurchase on the website. That's a nice touch if your unit breaks down after the one-year warranty ends. It even includes a dosing cup for portioning out espresso bean<\/a> grounds.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Space-Saving\" product_name=\"OXO Conical Burr Coffee Grinder\" pros=\"15 settings\" pros1=\"Ultraviolet (UV) tint keeps beans fresher for longer\" pros2=\"Affordable price\" pros3=\"Good-size hopper\" pros4=\"Modern look\" cons=\"Doesn't grind very finely\" cons1=\"Not many replacement parts available\" image=\"2043442\" image_credit=\"EMIKO FRANZEN FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"OXO\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oxo.com%2Fconical-burr-coffee-grinder.html\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on OXO\" retailers_2_name=\"Amazon\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07CSKGLMM?tag=tohmke-20\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_3_name=\"Walmart\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1269669\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FOXO-Brew-Conical-Burr-Coffee-Grinder-Matte-Black%2F8612112702\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" \/]\r\n\r\nWant the coffee shop taste but don't have the coffee shop counter space? The OXO Conical Burr Coffee Grinder<\/a> is our pick for the best burr coffee grinder for small kitchens. At only 13 inches high with a rather small footprint, it leaves plenty of room on the counter for your coffee tumbler<\/a> collection. The modern stainless look and affordable price are just a bonus!\r\n\r\n\"Oxo\r\n\r\nBoasting 15 different settings and a good-size hopper, this coffee companion<\/a> cranks out consistent grounds on its medium and coarse settings. While it doesn't grind as finely as some of the other units we tested, it's still a good option for folks who prefer drip or pour-over rather than espresso.\r\n\r\nOne feature we love is the UV tint on the see-through components. This ensures that beans stay fresh for longer. Additionally, a second knob acts as a 30-second timer. Leaving it at zero is a manual mode that allows you to choose when the machine stops grinding. While made of sturdy stainless steel, it has a rather lightweight build, so it's easy to tuck into a cabinet.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best for Pros\" product_name=\"Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder\" pros=\"Intuitive operation\" pros1=\"41+ grind settings\" pros2=\"Consistent grind\" pros3=\"Dosing cup included\" pros4=\"Sleek design\" cons=\"Lots of retention (grounds get stuck in chamber)\" image=\"2043440\" image_credit=\"EMIKO FRANZEN FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"Amazon\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BV96VPSR?tag=tohmke-20\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_2_name=\"Fellow\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffellowproducts.com%2Fproducts%2Fopus-coffee-grinder\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Fellow\" retailers_3_name=\"Sur La Table\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surlatable.com%2Fproduct%2Ffellow-opus-conical-burr-grinder%2F7783665\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Sur La Table\" retailers_4_name=\"Seattle Coffee Gear\" retailers_4_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.seattlecoffeegear.com%2Fproducts%2Ffellow-opus-coffee-and-espresso-grinder\" retailers_4_display_text=\"Shop on Seattle Coffee Gear\" \/]\r\n\r\nWhether you brew with a pour-over coffee maker<\/a> or a traditional drip machine, the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder<\/a> doesn't disappoint. This pro-level grinder offers all the bells and whistles of a barista-style machine but without the high price point. But it's not just great for experienced brewers\u2014intuitive controls are ideal for the home coffee station, too.<\/span>\r\n\r\n[quote-card quote=\"This grinder has a beautiful look to it and would be best for pros. It can grind so finely that my Breville machine wasn't even able to pull espresso shots. There are a lot of settings with this grinder, and the only downside is the amount of retention the Fellow holds.\" name=\"sydney Manning\" title=\"Former Barista, Editorial Coordinator\" \/]\r\n\r\n\"Fellow\r\n\r\nOur biggest gripe while using the Fellow<\/a> is that it retains quite a few grounds. However, given that it's capable of over 41 grind settings, it makes sense that the finer grounds would fall at a higher frequency than other machines. Only one knob sits on the front for grind adjustment size. The underside of the hopper lid also has instructions for which settings work best for each coffee brewing method.\r\n\r\nWhile the sleek exterior leaves much to the imagination, the interior is complex and well designed. A high-torque motor assists with keeping the grounds nice and consistent. Thanks to its heft, this one works best as a permanent counter fixture\u2014perfect for an aesthetic coffee bar<\/a>!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best User-Friendly\" product_name=\"Bodum Bistro Electric Conical Burr Coffee Grinder\" pros=\"Nice tips on the hopper cover\" pros1=\"Easy to use\" pros2=\"Not super messy\" pros3=\"Lightweight and small\" cons=\"No cord management\" cons1=\"Feels inexpensive\" image=\"2049672\" image_credit=\"VIA MERCHANT\" pr_name=\"Amazon\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0043095WW?tag=tohmke-20\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_2_name=\"Wayfair\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wayfair.com%2Fkitchen-tabletop%2Fpdp%2Fbodum-bistro-electric-burr-coffee-grinder-bmo1849.html\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Wayfair\" retailers_3_name=\"Walmart\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1269669\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBodum-Bistro-Fully-Adjustable-Conical-Burr-Electric-Coffee-Grinder-Black%2F202195188\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" \/]\r\n\r\nI'm personally partial to Bodum<\/a>, and so is the Product Testing Team after trying the Bodum Bistro burr coffee grinder<\/a>. While it isn't as heavy-duty or feature-rich as some options on this list, the user-friendly controls make it a shoo-in for brew newbies. It's also easy to clean, which is great for those who love using flavored coffee<\/a> beans.\r\n\r\n[quote-card quote=\"Beginners will enjoy using the Bodum Bistro burr grinder. With a few adjustments, they'll be brewing like a barista!\" name=\"Sheri Kaz\" title=\"Product Tester\" \/]\r\n\r\nAn assortment of 12 settings covers the basics, from a fine grind for espresso to coarser grounds for cowboy coffee. The testers note that this one is a little bit \"cutesier\" than the others, with the raised bumps, bubbly Bodum logo and colors. However, if that's your jam, we're not judging\u2014and it doesn't mean it's devoid of useful features. A diagram on top shows how long to set the timer, depending on how many cups you're making or how many ounces you're grinding.\r\n\r\nCleaning the unit is as simple as wiping it with a damp cloth. The coffee ground container and its lid can be put in the dishwasher for faster cleanup, too. Overall, the lower price point and easy-to-use settings make it a great pick for those just learning the different brew methods. It won't particularly impress hobbyists, but it's an ideal choice for the average coffee drinker.\r\n\r\n
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What To Look for When Buying a Coffee Grinder<\/h2>\r\nThe tricky thing about brewing coffee is that almost every\u00a0aspect\u2014from the\u00a0coffee bean brand<\/a> to the brew temperature\u2014affects<\/span> the final product. That's why it's important to invest in high-quality coffee prep for a cafe-quality cup. This goes for everything from cold brew and iced coffee<\/a> to espressos and Americanos.\r\n\r\nBesides cost and performance, grinder type is the biggest factor to consider when choosing a coffee grinder. The best burr coffee grinder can crank out grounds faster and with a more uniform consistency than something like a manual grinder<\/a>. However, manual grinders like hand grinders give a bit more control and are usually more portable than their electric counterparts.\r\n\r\n\"When choosing a burr coffee grinder, there are key features that set the best apart. First, consider the burr type: Conical burrs are quieter and generate less heat, while flat burrs offer exceptional grind uniformity,\" says Founder of Uncharted Coffee,<\/a> Jasmine Neveles. \"A grinder with a wide range of adjustable grind settings is essential, especially if you brew with various methods, from espresso to French press. Focus on grind consistency, as this ensures even extraction and balanced flavors.\"\r\n\r\nJasmine also notes that material matters, too. \"Ceramic burrs tend to stay sharper longer, while stainless steel is durable and sharper initially,\" she says. \"For optimal flavor, look for grinders with low-speed settings to minimize heat. Additionally, some grinders offer micro-adjustments for precise control, perfect for espresso enthusiasts or a novice coffee drinker who is just starting out.\"\r\n

How We Found the Best Coffee Grinders<\/h2>\r\nFor this piece, our expert Product Testing Team spent over 120 hours collecting roughly 600 data points on 21 coffee grinders to find the best fit for every java junkie's coffee cup<\/a>. We began by researching the most well-reviewed and popular models, sourcing as many as possible. Then, the team eliminated any non-burr coffee grinders. From there, our testing team ground beans on three different settings to truly give each a good shot.\r\n\r\nTo brew each cup of coffee, we used the\u00a0Hario V60<\/a>, Melitta filters, a gooseneck kettle and roughly 12 grams of coffee grounds. Former barista and product tester Sydney Manning conducted the espresso tests on her personal\u00a0Breville Bambino<\/a>. She dialed in three to four times and pulled the same number of shots until she yielded an espresso she was satisfied with. She performed this test on the top three most technical burr grinders: Fellow, Breville and Baratza ESP.\r\n\r\nTo separate the different sizes of the grounds, we used the Kruve Sifter<\/a>. We inserted the 500- and 800-micron mesh. Grounds larger than 800 microns were considered coarse, grounds between 500 and 800 microns were considered medium and\u00a0grounds smaller than 500 microns were considered fine.\r\n

Tests<\/h3>\r\nWe conducted approximately 11 tests on each coffee grinder, including:\r\n