"Here's a little secret for anyone looking to improve their at-home coffee setup: The best coffee maker, no matter how expensive, is really only as good as the coffee grinder used to prep the beans for your brew. You can spend more close to two thousand dollars on a high-end espresso machine, but if you don't have a burr grinder that can dial a grind fine enough, you may never get good coffee from it."
"As with espresso machines, coffee grinders can cost as much as you're willing to pay for them. Some of the best espresso grinders can easily push $1000. But for our tests, we kept all the coffee grinders at $400 and under. We found that this price point will give you an electric grinder made with quality parts that will last for years and come loaded with features that will make them good matches for both beginner brewers and budding baristas alike."
A quality burr grinder determines the final cup more than the coffee maker or espresso machine. Using pre-ground coffee or a blade 'spice' grinder limits extraction and flavor; even an inexpensive burr grinder markedly improves results. High-end espresso grinders can exceed $1,000, but well-built electric burr grinders under $400 provide durable components and useful features for both beginners and aspiring home baristas. Newer models include Baratza's Encore ESP Pro and the Oxo Compact Conical Burr Grinder, which offer improved size, value, and performance. Top picks highlighted include the Fellow Opus and the Fellow Gen 2 Ode Brew Grinder.
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