5 Best Coffee Grinders to Take Your Brew From Good to Great

When determining how to pick our selections and which ones to pick, we are looking at specific features and criteria. We've used tons of coffee grinders in our homes and at work, so we know which specs make a material

Size: Where you store your coffee grinder depends on its size. So which form factor do you want, countertop or handheld? Which fits better in your life? If you're going countertop it's worth considering the weight and dimensions.

Capacity: Coffee grinders have two parts where the coffee goes. The hopper, where you put the beans. And the bin where the grounds come out. Hopper capacity determines how many beans you can grind at one time, while grounds bin capacity determines how much coffee you can store before having to grind more.

Grind Settings: How precise and granular you can get with your settings is important. It's what separates an entry-level grinder from a barista caliber one. You want something that can go from super coarse to as fine as powder for espresso, and as many notches in between as possible.

Blade Type: First off, you're going to want a coffee grinder that has steel blades. Beyond that you can choose between conical burr grinders and flat burr grinders. In short, conical burrs tend to be easier on the beans and lets them keep a lot of their flavor profile, Flat burrs produce a more even, consistent grind and result in brews with more clarity.

Noise Level: Finally, how loud your coffee grinder is really does make a difference. If you don't want to disturb a partner during a meeting, or wake a sleeping child, suddenly your coffee grinding time feels like something you need to rush in when the moment is right. It shouldn't feel that way. Get a grinder that is quiet enough instead.