Best manual coffee grinders

Hario Skerton Plus is the new version of one of the most popular hand grinders. It is equipped with the stabilizer, that stabilizes the movable burrs on the coarse settings to help produce a better grind for use in french press pots and percolators.

Skerton is a perfect alternative to an automatic grinder when there is no electricity. Lightweight and handy, ideal for travel, allows for fast and good grinding of your favourite coffee during breaks when on the road. You can quickly adjust grinding, depending on your preferences and the coffee brewing method. Best suitable for AeroPress, french press, pour over or moka pot.

The Timemore C2 MAX Coffee Grinder is like the C2-model, but with a larger capacity for 20 - 30 g coffee beans. This is the choice if you're looking for a great hand grinder but maybe don't have the budget to stretch to a Chestnut Wood or Slim grinder. A perfect grinder for anyone, whether you just starting their coffee journey or just wanting a new grinder.

The C2 grinder base is made of metal and screws easily into the body of the grinder.

The conical burrs are made of hardened stainless steel. Combined with a stable axle, they provide an even grind at every step of the coarseness scale.

Lorenzo coffee grinder, from the German brand Gefu is very easy to use. Thanks to adjustable grinding settings, the Gefu Lorenzo coffee grinder grinds the coffee beans for moka pot, aeropress, filter coffee or coffee made in a French press. The high quality ceramic grinding units grind the coffee with precision, ensuring an even result.

The detachable crank can be attached vertically to the holder on the side of the coffee container. In this way the coffee grinder, which is equipped with an aroma lid, takes up only little space. The ground coffee container fits 4 measures of coffee.

Zassenhaus Brasilia is probably the most traditional coffee grinder on this list. The German manufacturer Zassenhaus is well known for producing coffee grinders of very high quality, and with this solid experience, the company is the world's leading manufacturer of manual coffee grinders. As proof of quality, Zassenhaus offers a 25 year warranty for the grinder machinery.

Zassenhaus Brasilia is a very versatile coffee grinder with an adjustable grinding setting. The grinder is therefore suitable for various coffee preparation methods. Use the grinder for grinding coffee to drip coffee makers or for a French press.

The Timemore Slim Coffee Grinder is a perfect solution for those looking for a small grinder that does not compromise the grinding quality. It's only 4,2 cm in diameter and 16 cm high.

The Slim grinder is designed to meet the expectations of travelling coffee lovers. Its body is made from one piece of aluminum, and it has a walnut handle knob. The patterned texture allows for firm grip and makes grinding easier.

Another advantage of the grinder are the conical burrs made of hardened stainless steel. Combined with stable axle, they provide even grind at every step of the coarseness scale. The coarseness is easily adjustable with a knob under the burr.

Porlex Mini has set new standards for portable hand coffee grinders. The grinder leaves no doubt as to its perfect fit, finish and functionality. It is elegant, beautifully designed and well built.

The entire casing is made of stainless steel and, what is important, it is equipped with ceramic burrs. It weighs 236 g only, but in this case, less is more. Its narrow cylindrical shape perfectly fits your hand which allows for grinding in a very natural way. Adjustable grinding provides excellent consistency of ground coffee, so you can grind coffee for both espresso and French Press. The grinder holds 26 g of coffee. An additional advantage of the grinder is that it fits in an Aeropress!

Hario Canister is the effective and functional combination of a grinder and an airtight glass container.

Despite its rustic charm and plain look, the grinder offers some new innovations. The grinder's burrs can be covered with cap made of cork, and the lid can be locked airtight. This keeps the fresh for longer by protecting against loss of aroma. Made of high quality Japanese glass, metal and wood, the grinder is equipped with adjustable ceramic burrs which can be adapted to the coffee brewing method. In addition, the silicon cover fixed to the base of the glass provides stability when grinding.

Kinu is one of our best selling brands when it comes to manual coffee grinders. Phoenix is a very high-end, sturdy coffee grinder, allowing you to achieve very uniform grinding results for all preparation methods with little effort. It is equipped with Black Fusion treated and hardened conical burrs of 47 / 32 mm and each, with 4 ball bearings. The Kinu M47 Phoenix coffee grinder has a stepless adjustment with a fine thread (M10 x 0.5) and 50 subdivisions. For each division, you adjust the grinding distance by 0.01 mm.

Like 1Zpresso, Kinu gets really high reviews from our customers. These grinders are a bit more expensive than average, but at the same time the end-result is more accurate and consistent.

Comandante is an excellent option when you are looking for a manual coffee grinder. The grinders are all made in Germany and Comandante C40 MK3 Nitro Blade is seen by many as the best manual coffee grinder in the world. The use of high quality materials in the design add to the reliability and comfort of use. The body of the grinder is made of stainless steel. The comfortable profiled handle has a handgrip made of oak. The selection of the burr material is the proud result of dedicated research and development, thus the burrs are made of stainless steel reinforced with nitrogen. In addition, due to its physical and chemical properties, the burrs are neutral in terms of the effect on the taste of coffee. The grounds containers provided with the coffee grinder are made of thick glass and can hold about 40 grams of coffee each.

The grinding coarseness is adjusted by turning a knob located below the burrs. The resulting ground coffee is even both when grinding for alternative methods and for espresso, which makes the Comandante unique compared to other manual coffee grinders. At the moment Comandante is so popular, that we usually are sold out constantly. If you are interested in a Comandante grinder, the best way to secure one for yourself is to place an order and then prepare yourself to wait several months. Trust us, it’s worth it.

Kinu M47 Classic is a high-end coffee grinder in stainless-steel and also a best seller like Kinu M47 Phoenix. The grinder has a unique Morse cone principle full metal construction, resulting in the auto-centering of the burrs. It is equipped with Black Fusion treated and hardened conical burrs of 47 mm, and a shaft with 4 ball bearings. It is loved by many and although it is a bit more pricey, many find it worth the little extra.