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> But coffee can be cheap. $100-200 BIFL hand grinder, and like $50 for a brewer + tons of paper filters (if you're trying to do decent coffee for cheap, a $40

> But coffee can be cheap. $100-200 BIFL hand grinder, and like $50 for a brewer + tons of paper filters (if you're trying to do decent coffee for cheap, a $40 hand grinder and a $10 french press is fine once you get a good technique.)

roflyear 4y ago
I am not sure I am aware of a great $40 hand grinder. I'd at least go for the Q2 Heptagonal, which is like $80-$100 depending on sales. Used I think you can pick one up for $60-70. But I agree on the french press. It is really forgiving. Worth buying a cheap electric kettle for convenience.
- SECProto 4y ago
  Hario Mini Mill Slim. It's not fantastic, but it's a burr grinder, and it's consistent enough for french press in my experience. Too slow for fine grind settings though. Bought one as a student ~15 years ago. Options were much more limited i.e. nonexistent at that time, but it's still my camping/travel hand grinder. 1zpresso grinders are fantastic and (as you said earlier) a buy-it-for-life thing. But if you're struggling with cost, a Hario is much better and not much more than an electric blade grinder.
  - roflyear 4y ago
    Yeah. The 1zpresso grinder is really another level tho. The coffee will be much better than the mini mill. But I won't really knock it. I'd just suggest the upgrade if you can afford it.
    - SECProto 4y ago
      I've used their grinders before and loved them, but they have some newer models since I last looked. The Q2 Looks like a great upgrade for my travel setup, and I'm at a financial place in my life where I can afford to do that (so likely will). I have a younger relative who drinks instant or preground, maybe if I give him my hario he'll start grinding fresh
      - roflyear 4y ago
        See if you can get one used for like $60 - maybe join the "Espresso Aficionados" (not just for people who like espresso) discord. They have a buy/sell section, you can make a post that you're looking for one.

roflyear 4y ago

I am not sure I am aware of a great $40 hand grinder. I'd at least go for the Q2 Heptagonal, which is like $80-$100 depending on sales. Used I think you can pick one up for $60-70. But I agree on the french press. It is really forgiving. Worth buying a cheap electric kettle for convenience.

SECProto 4y ago
Hario Mini Mill Slim. It's not fantastic, but it's a burr grinder, and it's consistent enough for french press in my experience. Too slow for fine grind settings though. Bought one as a student ~15 years ago. Options were much more limited i.e. nonexistent at that time, but it's still my camping/travel hand grinder. 1zpresso grinders are fantastic and (as you said earlier) a buy-it-for-life thing. But if you're struggling with cost, a Hario is much better and not much more than an electric blade grinder.
- roflyear 4y ago
  Yeah. The 1zpresso grinder is really another level tho. The coffee will be much better than the mini mill. But I won't really knock it. I'd just suggest the upgrade if you can afford it.
  - SECProto 4y ago
    I've used their grinders before and loved them, but they have some newer models since I last looked. The Q2 Looks like a great upgrade for my travel setup, and I'm at a financial place in my life where I can afford to do that (so likely will). I have a younger relative who drinks instant or preground, maybe if I give him my hario he'll start grinding fresh
    - roflyear 4y ago
      See if you can get one used for like $60 - maybe join the "Espresso Aficionados" (not just for people who like espresso) discord. They have a buy/sell section, you can make a post that you're looking for one.