Coffee grinders

Freshly grinding coffee is worthwhile, as many volatile aromas escape shortly after grinding. Therefore, we recommend grinding whole beans with a coffee grinder just before preparation. This way, you always have control over the grind size and achieve the best flavor. We'll give you a brief overview of the different types of coffee grinders and how they differ.

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Bialetti Mokkakanne Kaffee Set

The Bialetti moka pot is the classic home coffee brewing method. However, the taste experience often leaves much to be desired. This is due, among other things, to old, dirty pots, pre-ground coffee from the supermarket, and improper preparation. Coffee from a moka pot can taste really good, though.

The new Brikka from Bialetti , the stylish C3S Max hand grinder from Timemore , and our all-rounder from Brazil make it possible. With this set, you can create a first-class, intense mocha with a delicate creamy texture at home with little effort and a small investment.

Product features Bialetti Mocha New Brikka

Bialetti stands for classic mocha with a traditionally simple design, whether at home or on vacation. The iconic mocha pot has been given a new pressure valve, making the mocha taste much sweeter, more balanced, and less burnt. What's more, with the Brikka, you can now even enjoy your mocha with a little crema! This makes the taste much closer to an espresso than with previous models.

The new Brikka is suitable for gas and electric stoves with ceramic hobs.

Cleaning should be done by hand using detergent.

Material: aluminum

Capacity: 150ml (4 cups)

Dishwasher safe: No

Induction hob: With adapter plate also for induction hobs (not included)

Product features Timemore CS3 Max hand mill

GRIND VALUE ADJUSTMENT IN STEPS: Turn the knob from a finer to a coarser grind according to your preference in about half the adjustment steps as C2 (espresso settings start about 8 clicks backward from the starting point); you can use this hand grinder for everything from espresso to filter coffee to French press.

INTEGRATED METAL HOUSING FOR LONGER DURABILITY: The aluminum alloy housing makes the Timemore grinder a convenient coffee grinder for everyday use, while traveling, or camping. Durability is guaranteed by the stainless steel crank, drive shaft, and conical burrs.

COMPACT BUT PRACTICAL: The perfect size and weight of only 473g make the grinder easy to transport and hold in your hand, yet sufficient capacity of 30-35 grams, enough for preparing one or two cups of filter coffee or espresso.

Housing material: aluminum

Grinding discs: stainless steel


The AeroPress combines the advantages of immersion brewing with those of the traditional drip brew. This allows you to create a variety of full-bodied, sweet coffees. You can find our Brew Guide for this preparation method here .

With the AeroPress you can brew up to 250ml of coffee, but depending on the recipe you can also use it to make short, intense extracts, similar to a mocha.

Its compact size and lightweight make it ideal for travel. The durable material makes it easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher.

Combined with the stylish CS3 Max hand grinder from Timemore, you have the perfect set for enjoying fresh coffee at home or on the go. The compact grinder with its stainless steel conical grinder promises excellent grinding results for all preparation methods and impresses with its sophisticated design and ease of use.

Also included in the set is an exciting filter coffee , which, when prepared in the Aeropress, leaves a lot of room for experimentation (example photo).

Product features Aeropress

The kit includes the Aeropress, stirrer, measuring spoon, and 100 micro paper filters. All plastic components are, of course, BPA-free.

- Material: Polipropylene, rubber (BPA free)

- Care: Dishwasher safe

- Coffee spoons with filling level markings (8 g and 10 g)

- Stirring rod

Product features Timemore CS3 Max hand mill

GRIND VALUE ADJUSTMENT IN STEPS: Turn the knob from a finer to a coarser grind according to your preference in about half the adjustment steps as C2 (espresso settings start about 8 clicks backward from the starting point); you can use this hand grinder for everything from espresso to filter coffee to French press.

INTEGRATED METAL HOUSING FOR LONGER DURABILITY: The aluminum alloy housing makes the Timemore grinder a convenient coffee grinder for everyday use, while traveling, or camping. Durability is guaranteed by the stainless steel crank, drive shaft, and conical burrs.

COMPACT BUT PRACTICAL: The perfect size and weight of only 473g make the grinder easy to transport and hold in your hand, yet sufficient capacity of 30-35 grams, enough for preparing one or two cups of filter coffee or espresso.

Housing material: aluminum

Grinding discs: stainless steel

Coffee grinders from Süssmund Kaffee

Elektrische Kaffeemühle mit Scheibenmahlwerk aus Stahl Eureka Mignon Specialita

Coffee grinders with disc grinder

Electric coffee grinders with disc grinders are widely used. The grinding discs, usually made of stainless steel, ensure a fairly even grind, provided the grinding discs are not blunt. Centrifugal force pushes the beans from the inside out, where they are ground between the grinding discs, which become increasingly narrower towards the outside. In the best cases, the grinding level can be continuously adjusted. The lower disc is usually screwed in place, while the upper disc adjusts the distance between the discs and thus the grinding level. It should be noted that these often operate at a higher speed than conical grinders, which can generate more frictional heat. If the ground coffee gets too hot during grinding, the coffee will taste bitter or burnt. Therefore, the lower the speed and the sharper the grinding discs, the less frictional heat.

Elektrische Kaffeemühle mit Kegelmahlwerk aus Stahl Baratza Encore

Coffee grinders with conical grinder

Many hand grinders, entry-level electric coffee grinders, and even very high-quality coffee grinders for the catering industry have conical burrs of varying quality built into them. Theoretically, the low speed generates less frictional heat, which means the coffee beans are ground more gently. However, this usually only applies to high-quality coffee grinders. Cheaper coffee grinders with weak motors and low torque sometimes reach higher speeds than grinders with disc burrs and also generate unwanted frictional heat.

The conical grinder consists of a serrated cone that rotates within a fixed, equally serrated, ring-shaped tunnel. The distance between the cone and the tunnel decreases toward the bottom. Gravity pushes the coffee beans downward into the grinder and grinds them. The conical grinder also offers infinitely adjustable grinding settings, depending on the model.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of coffee grinders are there?

Most coffee grinders have either a conical grinder or a disc grinder, while cheaper and older models often have an impact grinder.

How does an impact mill work?

Old or cheap coffee grinders are often equipped with an impact grinder. This consists of propeller-shaped blades that chop the coffee beans rather than grind them. This inevitably leads to unevenly sized coffee particles, a heterogeneous ground coffee, and thus uneven extraction during coffee preparation. Therefore, we strongly advise against coffee grinders with impact grinders.

Is there a difference between ceramic and stainless steel grinders?

Ceramic grinders are often installed in fully automatic coffee machines because they are more space-saving and less expensive than stainless steel grinders. While stainless steel is more robust than ceramic, ceramic grinders are less sensitive to frictional heat.

Which grinder is best for coffee?

There's no single answer to this question. Choosing the right coffee grinder depends on the intended use (home or professional), the type of ground coffee (filter coffee or espresso), the handling (electric or hand grinder), and the available budget. If money is no object, the most consistent ground coffee can be expected from a high-quality, low-speed conical grinder. In reality, however, several factors must be considered. Home baristas often approach the matter with a hand coffee grinder and subsequently invest in an electric coffee grinder.