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    The Big Grinder Review 2023

    This is a short blog post with a reading time of 5 minutes. You can find the even more detailed article with further data and background information here on our website.

    We tested 30 espresso grinders for home use.

    The results of our test series, which we conducted in great detail over many months, were published on March 12, 2023. The grinders used range in price from €80 to €2200, with a focus on espresso grinders under €1000.

    Which is the best single dosing grinder? Which espresso grinder is best for home use? Which espresso grinder is right for me?

    We address these questions in this post and even more comprehensively in our final video on the entire test series.

    Which is the best espresso grinder for home?

    The total of 30 espresso grinders are divided into 6 groups. In the finale of our espresso grinder test series, nine espresso grinders qualified as the best grinders for home use.

    These grinders were sensorially compared again by our most experienced baristas and coffee sensory experts in a blind tasting, for which we dialed in a dark espresso (Apas) and a lighter espresso (Doña Margarita).

    We have already shown the most important data on the espresso grinders in the individual videos, and no changes were found in the direct comparison, but rather just confirmed.

    In our view, there is no single best espresso grinder on the market; rather, the best grinder is the one that best suits your preferences. Michel and Benjamin, for example, have different preferences when choosing the right espresso grinder for home.

    A sensory blind tasting can provide additional arguments for making a decision.

    How was the sensory panel composed?

    The sensory panel consisted of renowned coffee experts, including Michel Aeschbacher, Felix Hohlmann, Philipp Schallberger, and Benjamin Hohlmann. Each of them dialed in one or two espresso grinders to the best possible espresso recipe for each machine.

    We opted for individual recipes because not all grinders reach their optimum with the same recipe. The result for each grinder must therefore be seen in combination with the barista's recipe.

    A strict time limit of 20 minutes was used for dialing in each grinder, which benefited some espresso grinders.

    Which coffees did we use?

    Two different espresso roasts were used during the two-day tasting. The first espresso, our Apas training espresso, comes from Brazil and is a medium-dark roast. The Apas has a nutty and chocolaty flavor profile and is forgiving of minor mistakes during dialing in.

    The second espresso, Doña Margarita, comes from our own farm in Nicaragua. After harvesting, the coffee is fermented in a cold storage room and subsequently dried as a natural. Doña Margarita has a complex taste of ripe cherries, chocolate, and tropical fruits. As it is a lighter roast, it must be carefully dialed in to unfold its full complexity.

    The results of the tasting

    Final results espresso grinder comparison

    Comparison Group Espresso Grinders 1: 760 - 2250 Euro


      Comparison Group Espresso Grinders 2: 640 - 750 Euro


        Comparison Group Espresso Grinders 3: 500 - 530 Euro


          Comparison Group Espresso Grinders 4: 400 - 470 Euro


            Comparison Group Espresso Grinders 5: 150 - 250 Euro


              Comparison Group Espresso Grinders 6: 80 - 150 Euro


                Higher-priced grinders and professional grinders

                We decided to focus for now on espresso grinders in the price range up to 1000 Euro and to use the results of two grinders from higher price classes as a reference.

                However, we plan to test professional espresso grinders at a later date.

                The grinders we have tested so far, and whose results are included in our evaluation, are:

                • Lagom P64
                • Etzmax (various models)
                • Ceado E37S
                • E65S GbW
                • EK43
                • Eureka Zenit
                • Bentwood Vertical 63
                • Anfim Practica
                • Quamar Sirio Q

                We will continuously update and supplement the list, and we welcome recommendations on what else should be included.

                Please note that our reviews are based on working with one of each grinder, and that you should obtain a nuanced opinion from various sources. In the preliminary round, we evaluated two espressos from two tasters; in the next round, a larger panel will taste a different espresso.

                What do you think?