If you love freshly brewed coffee, and you want to brew the best coffee you can at home, you need either a manual coffee grinder, or an electric burr coffee grinder.
This isn’t an optional piece of equipment for the home Barista, it’s just as essential as the coffee brewer or machine itself.
I’d even go so far as to say that, if you’re not going to grind your own coffee beans, there’s little point in trying to brew speciality coffee at home. This is definitely true with Espresso, in my humble opinion.
There’s just no way you can get decent results with Espresso with pre-ground coffee unless you’re incredibly lucky and the pre-ground coffee you buy happens to be ground to the perfect grind for your machine, and there’s slim chance of that.
Yes, some domestic espresso machines come with pressured portafilters, which are designed to make it easier to use pre-ground coffee. In my humble opinion, the taste of espresso via pressured baskets and pre-ground coffee just isn’t the same as you’ll get via a burr grinder & standard baskets with freshly ground coffee.
I tested this in the video below (before I was introduced to something called a shaver) with the exact same coffee, one bag of whole beans and another bag of the exact same coffee beans pre-ground (both from Blue Coffee Box), and the pre-ground coffee just didn’t taste quite right.
Anyway, if you’re reading this, you’re probably trying to decide which is the best manual coffee grinder for you, you’re probably not planning on using pre-ground coffee.
Why Manual Coffee Grinders?
I don’t use manual coffee grinders much myself these days, purely because I suffer with RSI with both wrists. But if you don’t suffer from problems with your wrists, there are a few reasons that a manual hand coffee grinder may be perfect for you.
Price.
Manual coffee grinders start at around £10-20. Electric coffee grinders start quite a bit higher than this.
By the way, if you see that there are electric coffee grinders for a similar price, or maybe £20-£3o, these are not coffee grinders.
These things have blades. Blades don’t grind, they chop, slice and obliterate. This isn’t what we want to do to coffee beans, if we want nice tasting coffee.
For more on electric burr grinders:
Best Electric Burr Coffee Grinders
Portability.
Good luck trying to take an electric grinder hiking 
Another reason for having a manual grinder is that they’re obviously a lot more portable than powered grinders, and you can grind anywhere, no electricity required, which makes them the obvious choice for grinding coffee off-grid.
For camping trips, hiking, cycling, fishing, days out on the beach and so on, all you need is a manual grinder and a source of hot water, and you have the luxury of being able to freshly brew lovely coffee via an equally portable brewer, such as Aeropress, Oomph, Minipresso etc.
Shot Quality.
As well as more bang for your buck in terms of the quality you can get at the same price point for hand coffee grinders vs powered grinders, there are many home Baristas who consider electric grinders to be a case of compromising quality for convenience.
This is partially down to the level of quality you can get with manual vs electric, i.e. you’re not investing in a motor and other components, you’re investing 100% in the mechanics of the grinder, meaning you should be getting better burrs, and other mechanical components.
It’s also partly down to grinding speed and the coffee beans not being heated by excessive grinding speed, which is something that the more expensive electric grinders have features to combat, such as being geared down.
Noise, or lack of.
If you’re an early riser, or I should say, if you’re an earlier riser than the people you live with – grinding with an electric burr grinder first thing in the morning might not make you very popular. Grinding coffee with a hand coffee grinder is a much quieter affair, and is unlikely to wake anyone up.
Unless you drop your manual coffee grinder on your bare foot and scream very rude words at the top of your lungs. I’ve never done that, I did once wake up with my hand over my face though, screamed, and pushed it away with the other hand…
I’m starting with the budget manual coffee grinders
There will be some folk reading this, more serious home baristas, who have no interest in the very cheapest manual coffee grinders.
If this includes you, just scroll down a bit and you’ll get to the premium home barista manual burr coffee grinders.
A quick note about cost.
Just keep in mind that when you spend more on a manual coffee grinder, you’re usually paying for better coffee, quicker coffee and a more enjoyable experience.
If you want a cheap manual coffee grinder for occasional use and mainly for coarse grinding for cafetiere for example, no problem.
The first grinder in this post will probably be fine for you if this is the case, and this is probably why it’s the best selling manual coffee grinder on Amazon, as so many people just want a cheap grinder for occasional use.
If you’re wanting to grind finer though, and especially if you want to grind for espresso or even finer for Turkish then you may want to consider investing a bit more, especially if you’re going to be using this grinder regularly.
If it’s only occasional use, and particularly if you’re grinding fairly coarse, going for a cheaper grinder might make more sense.
Maison & White Manual Coffee Grinder
This is the best selling manual coffee grinder on Amazon UK, and it’s easy to see why.
I have no idea how they’ve managed to make a burr grinder this cheap, but they have, and it sells like hot cakes.
That’s a really weird saying. Why would you want to buy a hot cake? Anyway, I digress.
Blurb:
Adjustable. The Maison & White Manual Coffee Bean Grinder features an adjustable mechanism that can easily be changed to adjust the coarseness of the coffee bean grind to suit all tastes.
Easy Clean. The simple construction of our coffee bean grinder means it can be dismantled for easy cleaning of all the components.
Compact. The compact design of our coffee grinder means it takes up very little room and the ergonomic handle is easy to use, paired with the non-slip silicone base.
Guaranteed. This Maison & White Manual Coffee Bean Grinder comes with a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
Size & Weight:
21 x 9.1 cm. 880g
Beans Capacity:
Approx 50g, and the glass jar will hold approx 100g of ground coffee.
Burrs:
Ceramic
My Observations
OK, this is clearly an “echo” of the famous Hario Skerton plus, which I’ll talk about shortly – but I think it’s fair to say, it’s a fairly good copy, sorry, I mean “echo” ;-).
A good sign of this is the fact that, at the time of writing at least, it has the exact same overall review score on Amazon!
If you’re grinding for Cafetiere, drip, or even Aeropress since these days people are tending to grind quite a bit coarser for Aeropress, a grinder like this should be fine.
If you’re grinding finer, for Aeropress or Turkish for instance, I can tell you from experience that unless you start messing around with hacks/mods, you won’t be able to get fine enough, or dial in precisely enough, with a grinder like this.
To be honest I don’t know how they can possibly make this grinder so cheap, but they do, so if you were looking for a very low cost grinder, this may be for you.
Henry Charles Stainless Steel Manual Coffee Grinder
This is a very inexpensive manual hand coffee grinder. It’s very popular, as you can see by the huge number of Amazon reviews and answered questions.
Blurb:
Compact & Portable – enjoy anywhere
Ideal for travel: no cords, batteries or cables required. The perfect size to fit in a bag, briefcase or backpack so you can enjoy a perfect brew at home, in the office, travelling, hiking, camping, backpacking or on holiday.
Perfect for all types of coffee makers
The versatile Henry Charles Coffee Grinder with adjustable grind lets you choose how large or small you want the grind to be, allowing it to be used with any type of coffee maker.
Why we think you will love our grinder…
- The smart design makes it simple to open your Henry Charles Coffee Grinder apart for easy cleaning, so you can be sure it’s always clean and fresh when you need it.
- Our hard-wearing ceramic mechanism provides a high-performance grind experience.
- Simply turn the grinder clockwise for a fine grind, or anti-clockwise for a more coarse texture (perfect for French press!)
Known for elegance and uncompromising standards, Henry Charles is the Premium Choice for Kitchen, Homeware and Travel products.
Add a touch of luxury, style and convenience to your home, office or travels.
Size & Weight:
17.5 x 4.8cm. 281.23 Grams
Beans Capacity:
30g
Burrs:
Ceramic
My Observations
This is a very low cost grinder, and while it has masses of reviews, many of them very positive as you can see by the high overall score, I think you do need to be realistic with your expectations if you’re buying a grinder at this kind of price point.
It’s unlikely you’re going to get a manual grinder of this design much cheaper than this, and for the money I think it’s fine, but just keep in mind that with a small manual grinder like this with small burrs, it will take longer to grind your coffee.
If you’re grinding more coarse for things like Aeropress, filter or cafetiere, then you may be OK – but if you’re considering manually grinding for espresso, keep in mind that a little grinder like this is likely to take upwards of 3-5 minutes to grind enough for a double shot, depending on dose and how fine you need to grind for your machine and the particular bean.
If I were you, I’d consider just investing a bit more cash into a grinder and going for one of the other grinders you’ll find in this post, which start at only £7 more than this one.
If you’re looking for a portable grinder, and you’re not looking at spending any more than the region of £20-£30 (and there really are benefits to be had by sinking a bit more cash into a manual grinder by the way, you’re not just paying for style or branding) my personal recommendation would be the Hario Mini Mill Slim Plus, which you’ll find a bit further down this post.
Hario Skerton Plus
This is probably one of the most famous hand coffee grinders, it’s been around a long time and is generally well regarded among the speciality coffee community, as a great manual coffee grinder for the money.
I have this grinder, it was my first ever coffee grinder.
I still have it, it still works absolutely fine even though I abused it by attaching a cordless drill to the top of it to turn it into an electric grinder, as I was getting fed up of grinding manually ;-).
Blurb
Durable. Functional. Versatile. The iconic Hario Skerton (also known as skeleton) has become the most popular manual coffee grinder over the last few years. Baristas favourite coffee grinder puts you in control of the grind size. Set it to coarser grind for cold brew or to finer grind for espresso with ease.
This coffee grinder will serve you for many years to come. Grinding coffee beans yourself in the morning is enjoyable. The reliable Hario Skerton will never disappoint as it really does tick all the boxes! So grab one today while stocks last.
If you been looking for a proper hand grinder to consistently grind coffee beans like a barista; go for the best hand coffee grinder – Skerton.
The Hario Skerton hand coffee grinder has ceramic burrs for longevity and a precise grind. Far superior to steel grinder burrs. It also includes a silicon lid for the top chamber so the beans don’t scatter around your kitchen.
Hario Skerton grinder is adjustable, very durable and looks good too. Freshly roasted ground coffee is the most important aspect of any manual brewing set-up so grind it properly with Skerton grinder from Hario.
Size & Weight:
40.6 x 27.9 x 33 cm
567g
Beans Capacity:
Around 50g (but the glass jar will fit around 100g of ground coffee)
Burrs
Ceramic
My Observations
With this grinder, these observations are from use combined with research, as I actually have this hand grinder.
The first thing to say is that I think it’s very well built and high quality for the low cost, and it grinds great. I used this for a range of different brew processes before I got my Sage Smart Grinder Pro, including for Espresso.
The instructions were in Japanese, there were no English instructions, which I remember finding a bit odd, but I don’t tend to RTFM anyway ;-), a quick look on YouTube provided me with all the info required.
As it comes, out of the box, Skerton is great for a fairly wide range of grind size, but if you’re really into your cafetiere brewing you may want to look at the modifications you can make to this grinder to allow you to achieve a more consistent grind size at a courser setting, such as the blue horse upgrade kit.
Out of the box, the grind size adjustments are big, it’s not great for fine-tuning. I did at times find that I couldn’t quite dial in because I could either get too coarse or too fine, and the adjustment wasn’t fine enough to get it just right.
There’s a mod you can do for this, too, which is to swap out the adjustment cog for an m8 nut in order to make it stepless. For more on this, see this review on coffeegeek.com.
There are no points of reference either when it comes to grind settings, but you can mod this too by simply drawing a line on the shaft and the adjustment cog.
Also, you could cut a marker down the nut at the zero position, if you mod it for stepless, and put a series of numbers around the shaft, to give you some points of reference when it comes to grinding again after taking apart to clean, or dialling in for a different brew method.
The glass grinds pot is great, really sturdy, it’s unlikely you’ll break it even by dropping it, and it comes with a lid too so it doubles as coffee storage.
By the way, the drill mod is really straightforward if you want to use the Skerton as an electric grinder on the budget of a manual grinder, see the video below, but I wouldn’t recommend you use the high speed setting he does in the video.
I used this hack mainly to save my wrists, as I’m prone to RSI with both of my wrists. I didn’t go mad on the speed like this guy does in the video, because I’d be concerned it would wreck the burrs and also produce a poor grind, as this grinder isn’t made to grind this quickly.
I’d actually recommend leaving the handle on when modding it with the drill mod so you can keep an eye on how fast you’re going.
I personally think that the Skerton is the lowest priced hand grinder speciality coffee drinkers should be considering, and I think that it does require some modding ideally, out of the box I just don’t think it’s quite there.
But with a bit of youtubing and a bit of work with a few tools, the Skerton is a very low cost hand grinder that’s capable of great results.
Hario Mini Mill Slim Plus
Another grinder from Japanese coffee equipment manufacturer Hario, the Mini Mill Slim Plus is a popular pairing with Aeropress, due to its more compact stature and lighter weight than it’s larger sibling the Hario Skerton.
Blurb:
- Sleek, slim design makes it easy for storage
- Easy to clean, easy to use
- Can be stored without the handle
- Beautiful ceramic mill, does not rust
- Consistent grind for perfect, fresh coffee
The Hario Skerton hand coffee grinder has ceramic burrs for longevity and a precise grind. Far superior to steel grinder burrs. It also includes a silicon lid for the top chamber so the beans don’t scatter around your kitchen.
Hario Skerton grinder is adjustable, very durable and looks good too. Freshly roasted ground coffee is the most important aspect of any manual brewing set-up so grind it properly with Skerton grinder from Hario.
Size & Weight:
40.6 x 27.9 x 33 cm. 567g
Beans Capacity:
24g
Burrs
Ceramic
My Observations
This grinder seems to be similar to its bigger sibling the Hario Skerton, but a bit smaller and lighter.
It does appear to have one main advantage over the Skerton, though, as well as portability, which is the ease of adjusting grind size, and the ease of getting back to a particular grind. So if you’re wanting to brew for various brew methods, this might be a good choice for you.
The mini mill has spring loaded burrs, which gives it a slight edge over the Skerton, especially at more coarse grind settings. The Hario Skerton Pro has spring loaded burrs too, and looks cool, but it’s a few quid more.
Hario Mini Slim Pro
Yet another popular grinder from Hario, the same design as the slim plus, but upgrades to stainless steel body & cast aluminium handle.
Blurb:
- Modern design Durable Black stainless steel body
- Reinforced hexagonal adapter with die-cast aluminum handle for increased grind consistency and reduced wear
- Ceramic burr Mill is easily adjusted for right grind coarseness providing a consistent grind for perfect fresh Coffee
- Small lightweight and slim design makes for easy storage and travel holds up to 24g (2 cups)
- Transparent lid with silicone grip
Size & Weight:
7.62 x 17.78 cm. 404 Grams
Beans Capacity:
30g
Burrs:
Ceramic
My Observations:
The pro is the same general look and shape as the Mini slim, but with upgraded aluminium handle, and the main body part of the grinder (not the grinds bottle but the actual grinder part) is steel, vs plastic. So the Skerton Pro is a bit nicer to look at, and feels a bit more study
Normcore Hand Coffee Grinder
Blurb:
The NORMCORE burr grinder helps you to redesign the entire coffee-making process. Slowly grind coffee beans while the water is boiling, so you can enjoy a relaxing habit designed to show you that life can be lived differently.
Using a manual coffee grinder each morning ensures a rich and smooth coffee taste that you won’t be able to let go of.
Each of us prefer coffee in a particular way. That is why our conical burr grinder has a built-in grind selector with 24 levels.
This allows you to adjust the coarseness of your coffee so you can enjoy the perfect cup of espresso or French-press coffee every morning.
Our manual burr coffee grinder has an upgraded burr that is larger and more durable. They are coated with stainless steel, making them more resilient and corrosion-resistant.
Unlike ceramic burrs, our steel ones are a lot sharper and sturdy, managing to grind coffee beans quickly and efficiently.
Our manual coffee grinders have a special arc design at the inner bottom of the powder cup which makes it easy to clean and prevents residual powder from getting stuck in the right-angle gap. This manual coffee grinder burr can be dissembled and cleaned with a brush for more practicality.
Size & Weight:
17 x 5 cm. 450 Grams
Beans Capacity:
20g
Burrs:
Stainless steel 38mm burrs
My Observations:
This is actually a really cool looking hand grinder, and it’s one of a few relatively low-cost hand grinders (more to come) which appear to be based (at least design wise) on the very popular (and not so inexpensive…) Comandante hand grinders.
It has 38mm steel burrs, the same size burrs as you’ll get in the likes of the Sage Smart Grinder Pro, and the same size as other popular hand grinders including the Made by Knock Aergrind, and just 1mm smaller than the burrs found in the Comandante grinders.
I really like the look of the wooden knob, that’s probably more comfortable than using some of the hand grinders with small plastic knobs.
I also really like the look of the little travel case this grinder neatly slots into. For the cost, this isn’t a bad shout at all in my humble opinion.
If you like this kind of Comandante-esque design of hand grinder, holster your debit card for now, as there are a couple more for just a few quid extra a bit further on in this best hand grinders post that have even more going for them, for not all that much more cash.
Timemore Chestnut C2 Manual Coffee Grinder
Blurb:
The best cost-effective choice- TIMEMORE C2 Grinder. Stainless steel burr-CNC machining. Double bearing central axis positioning-uniform grinding particles. Burr size 38mm-efficient grinding of coffee beans.
Convenient to carry : The body weighs 430g, while maintaining a lightweight and a moderate sense of weight and luxury. It is ideal not only for home use but also for carrying outdoors or travelling.
Roughness adjustment function : Adjustable in about 36 steps. You can easily grind the desired roughness from fine to coarse with the adjustment nut.
Excellent blade : The milling blade with 55-58HRC hardness in 5-axis CNC machining realizes uniform grinding with almost no excessively coarse grains. At the same time, the generation of fine powder is minimized.
Labour-saving performance : The smoother movement is realized as the handle keeps turning for a while even if you release your hand due to the built-in bearing. In addition, a compact body of 52 mm that is easy to grasp even for small hands. and it is possible to grind lightly with very little force.
Size & Weight:
16 x 5.2 cm. 430 Grams
Burrs
Stainless steel 38mm burrs
Beans Capacity:
25g
My Observations
This is another one of the relatively low cost coffee grinders which appear to be based on the Comandante, at least in design.
38mm steel burrs again, 5g more single grind capacity than the Normcore.
The manufacturer claims that they’ve minimised fines and improved grind uniformity with burr blades (or teeth) in 55-58HRC hardness in 5-axis CNC machining. Also, that they’ve made grinding easier & smoother with the bearings fitted.
So this grinder appears to talk the talk. I’ve not tried it, so I can’t confirm it walks the walk, but it has some great reviews.
Porlex Mini II Hand Grinder
The Porlex mini is a very popular grinder, especially among coffee loving nomads, or just Aeropress owners who like to brew coffee when they’re out & about.
The mini actually fits inside the Aeropress, meaning you can pack it that way, which comes in handy for space saving when you’re out and about with it (although it’s not the only manual grinder with this feature).
Blurb:
- New and Improved Ceramic Burr Set
- Made of Higher Quality Materials than Porlex I
- Made in Porlex’s Kirishima City, Kagoshima Factory in Japan
- Grinds Faster, Easier, and More Evenly than Porlex I
- Each Click Will Make an approximately 37 Micron Change
The original grind anywhere grinder.
Looking for an exceptional hand coffee grinder? Whether you want the perfect coffee grinder for travel, or a great quality burr grinder without the price tag of an electric machine, Porlex grinders are what you’re looking for.
After battling hundreds of hoards of beans of every size, shape, and roast, as well as surviving the harsh conditions of camping backpacks, carry on luggage, and office desk drawers, the Porlex has gained enough experience points for a big level up: Introducing the PORLEX II!
With its newly designed burr set, the Porlex II can grind beans easier, faster, and more evenly.
This results in fewer fines, less boulders, and more even grounds.
Do you know what they say about even grounds? More delicious coffee in your mouth!
Compared to the Porlex I, this grinder can produce roughly 1.3 times more coffee with the same number of rotations. Wow!
There is no need to worry about the top of the grinder rolling away like a boulder in Indiana Jones – Porlex has redesigned the adjustment nut so that it stands up proud and tall on its own!
With the new burr, the per-click adjustment changes an average of 37 microns – meaning you can further dial in your Hario V60 recipe.
Made in Japan with higher quality materials than its predecessor, the Porlex II punches above its weight – scaring its rivals back to their grinder travel pouch caves.
Your favourite Porlex grinder just got way better. So gift your Porlex I to your cousin or co-worker, and pick-up the new and improved Porlex II hand grinder in the battle for portable coffee supremacy.
Size & Weight:
15 x 9.2 x 5.4 cm. 310 Grams
Burrs
Ceramic
Beans Capacity:
20g
My Observations
The Porlex mini is a really popular grinder among Aeropress users, it’s been around quite some time, and although I’ve never had one, my opinion of these grinders, based purely on reputation, is that they’re well built and long lasting grinders for the price, and that the newer version is made to last longer, being made to avoid an issue which could happen after a while with the original version – rounding off of the handle mount.
Porlex Tall II Hand Coffee Grinder
The bigger sibling of the Porlex mini II, the tall is capable of grinding 30g in one go vs 20g with the mini.
Blurb:
Same as the Porlex Mini above…
Honestly, I despair at how Lazy some marketing agencies are. I often giggle when I read blurb, at how little effort has gone into it, but in this case they’ve just copied and pasted.
Size & Weight:
19.5 x 8.6 x 5.3 cm. 400 Grams
Beans Capacity:
20g
Burrs
Ceramic
My Observations
There’s not a great deal to say about the Porlex mini vs the Porlex tall, other than the tall is taller
and that it can grind more in one go. The grind capacity of the mini is 20g vs 30g for the tall. The tall is the same diameter as the mini, so it will still fit in the Aeropress, but it’s 5.5cm taller.
1Zpresso Q2
Blurb:
Travel Sized and Portable. Making it comfortable to grip and easy to grind. Just at the right size and weight for you to pack in your bag and fits perfectly in the plunger of the Aeropress.
Adjustable and Consistent. With numerical adjustment design, you can easily tweak the level of fineness and coarseness to meet a wide range of brewing methods.
Quick Disassembly Design. Unlike electric coffee grinders, this mini hand-powerhouse can be easily disassembled for a thorough cleaning.
Quality and Safety First. All 1ZPresso products use food-safe materials. The Q is equipped with food-grade stainless steel conical burrs; while the body is made of aluminum alloy, allowing for a lighter and more portable grinder that’s also strong and long-lasting.
Size & Weight:
13.86cm x 4.6cm. 385g
Beans Capacity:
20g
Burrs
420-grade stainless steel, 38mm.
My Observations
The Q2, as its bigger brother the JX series that I’ll talk about shortly, is a very smart looking hand grinder!
With stainless burrs, and an Aluminium alloy body, we’re getting into some good quality materials with this grinder, and again a similar design at least visually to the Comandante.
This grinder has 30 grind adjustments, a dual bearing shaft, and is designed to be very quickly & simply taken apart for cleaning.
If you’re fairly serious about your coffee, but not quite serious enough to spend over double the cost on the aformentioned Comandante grinder, I do think the Q2 and the JX (coming up shortly) are grinders that you should consider.
Made by Knock aergrind
This is another grinder very popular paired with the Aeropress as with the Porlex Mini.
The aergrind by Knock, invented by Peter Kilpatrick, was launched via a very successful kickstarter campaign in March 2017, and has had a lot of praise by users.
Knock started off with their hugely popular grinder, Hausgrind, and then brought out a portable hand grinder called the Feldgrind, which is also very popular.
Peter then decided a better, more portable hand grinder was required to pair with Aeropress, and aergrind was born.
Blurb:
Our most popular grinder, the compact Aergrind, was successfully funded via kickstarter in 2017.
In Summer 2018 we introduced the fully UK made Aergrind with new metal dial lid – improved knurled grip for adjustment, clear white dial numbering, and spring mounted fixing.
All grinders are built here in Portobello, Edinburgh with our specially treated Nerost Black Steel Italmill burr sets. Full metal body, shaft, adjustment mechanism and lid machined in UK.
About the Aergrind:
38mm burr set and top dial adjustment, and most importantly the grind quality from our class leading Feldgrind, provided in a compact size, designed to fit inside the Aeropress ™.
As with all our grinders it features a single piece precision machined body, made from high grade aluminium and ball bearing pairs for both shaft and knob.
Size & Weight:
13.6cm x 4.6cm. 330g
Beans Capacity:
30g
Burrs
38mm Specially treated Nerost Black Steel
My Observations
I’ve got this grinder at the moment, I’ve been using it recently, and I’m impressed with it. It took me ages to get hold of one, they’re out of stock more often than they’re in stock, which is a sign of their popularity.
It’s very well made (made in the UK) it feels fairly heavy and sturdy, and for a hand grinder at this size and cost, it’s quite fast.
It’s very easy to dial in the grind, and it’ll go plenty fine enough for espresso. I managed to choke the Sage Bambino Plus with this grinder, with standard baskets, so that is a very fine grind.
I think if you’re looking for a portable hand grinder for use with the Aeropress (the handle slips off and fits in the rubber sleeve) I do think the Aergrind is a good choice for the dosh, if you can get hold of one.
1Zpresso JX
Blurb:
Wide Burrs. Designed with a wide burr set for more efficient grinding.
Quick Dissassembled Structure. Fast & easy to take apart for cleaning, with no tools required.
Visible Lid Design. No need to take off the lid to see how many beans are yet to be ground.
Grippy. High quality black anti-slip rubber for comfort & grip.
Flexible Adjustment. Internal numerical adjustment design features for better grind adjustment.
Size & Weight:
15.8cm x 5.7cm. 650g
Beans Capacity:
35g
Burrs
304-Grade Stainless steel, 48mm.
My Observations
With 48mm steel burrs, this is a serious hand grinder. This is the same size burrs as the OE Lido, a very highly regarded and much more expensive manual grinder.
As its slightly smaller brother the Q2, it’s made from decent materials, stainless steel, Alumnium alloy & the wooden handle – and with the handle design & the big burrs, this is going to grind coffee quite a bit quicker than a lot of the other manual grinders discussed on this page.
Just have a read through some of the Amazon reviews, including the one from an engineer who has owned five other manual grinders. This guy rates this as the best manual grinder by far, and refers to effortless and fast grinding.
Most of the other Amazon reviews are along similar lines, mainly praise for the build quality and for how easy and fast to grind it is.
If you do a bit of research about this grinder – or don’t bother, as I’ve already done it for you 
– you’ll generally end up with the impression that this is a heck of a lot of manual coffee grinder for the price, given that it’s just over half the price of the Comandante C40.
Best Manual Coffee Grinders in the UK – Conclusion
So there we have it, what I believe to be the best manual coffee grinders right now, from the very cheapest up to some of the best premium or “prosumer” manual coffee grinders.
There are a couple of other grinders that I’d like to include here.
One of them is the Comandante C40. I make references to this grinder, but I’m not including it at the moment as it seems to be very scarcely available in the UK just now, and the only listing I can find for it on Amazon appears to be a UK seller trying to charge over double the RRP.
Another is the Orphan Espresso Lido grinders. As with the Comandante, these grinders are very popular among the more serious home baristas.
But I can’t find anyone in the UK with stock, and I don’t want to annoy people by telling them about this great grinder that they can’t get from anywhere.
If this changes with either or both of the above, I’ll add these grinders to this post in the future.
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By: KevTitle: 11 Best Manual Coffee Grinders / Hand Grinders in the UK
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Published Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2018 19:42:52 +0000
