What should you look for when buying a coffee grinder?
Which grinder is the best? Where can I find coffee grinders with stepless grind adjustment? And which online store offers high-quality coffee grinders at the lowest possible prices?
We answer these questions—and many more—in our buying guide for coffee grinders.
Coffee grinder with a disc grinder or a conical grinder
Espresso Perfetto both disc grinders and conical grinders in its online store. Both types of grinders have their advantages. Which grinder is right for you depends on your individual needs.
Coffee grinder with a disc grinder
Coffee grounds produced by a disc grinder are very uniform, and this uniformity can be maintained consistently across multiple grinds. This consistency is crucial for espresso—where fineness and uniformity play a major role in the flavor. Thanks to the consistent extraction, espresso enthusiasts therefore usually prefer disc grinders.
Which coffee grinders with blade grinders does Espresso Perfetto offer?
With the exception of the LaMarzocco Pico series coffee grinders, all coffee grinders in our online store are equipped with a disc grinder. These include coffee grinders from leading brands such as Mahlkönig, Rancilio, Rocket and Eureka.
Coffee grinder with a conical burr
When coffee beans are ground using a conical burr grinder, the resulting coffee grounds have a wider range of particle sizes. This mix of finer and coarser particles in the ground coffee is ideal for drip coffee or the French press. The fine particles add body and sweetness, while the coarser particles prevent over-extraction and bitterness. The result: a balanced, well-rounded flavor experience.
Among coffee grinders with conical burrs, we recommend the La Marzocco , which is available in six different colors: black, white, blue, yellow, red, and silver.
Direct Comparison in Table Form Between Disc Mills and Cone Mills
| Criterion | Disc Grinder | Cone mill |
|---|---|---|
| Rotational speed | High (approx. 600–1,400 rpm) | Low (approx. 400 rpm) |
| Grit size | Precise and uniform | Wider particle size distribution |
| Ideal for… | Espresso, latte macchiato, cappuccino. | French press, drip coffee maker. |
Continuously adjustable grind setting or step-by-step grind setting?
In addition to choosing the right grinder, you should figure out whether you prefer to adjust the grind size using a specific scale—for example, settings from 1 to 10—or whether you prefer a continuous adjustment of the grind size.
Stepless adjustment is referred to as “dialing in.” This means you have to find the exact setting. When adjusting in fixed increments, you might not be able to find the right setting for a particular bean—for example, if the ideal setting falls between 7 and 8, but the dial doesn’t allow for an intermediate setting.
If you have the option to adjust the grind size continuously, you can fine-tune it perfectly for every type of coffee bean and brewing method. With a little experience, this will pay off in the flavor later on.
The following overview will help you get a better sense of the right grind size:
| Method of Preparation | Grind size | Consistency Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Portafilter | fine | Flour |
| Mocha | extremely fine | Powdered sugar |
| Filter coffee | medium to coarse | Sugar |
| Hand Filter | medium to coarse | Sugar |
| French Press | roughly | coarse sand |
| Cold Brew | very rough | Coarse sea salt |
Coffee grinders with continuously adjustable grind settings at Espresso Perfetto store
All coffee grinders in our online store feature stepless adjustment, because we want our product line to appeal to the most passionate barista enthusiasts, and we know that precision—especially when it comes to espresso—is achieved through stepless adjustment.
Here are a few sample models:
* Savings compared to the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) or, in the case of "Instead of" prices, compared to our previous price.
It's worth visiting our online store, because we offer countless models of coffee grinders with stepless adjustment —we can't even list them all here.
Order coffee grinders Espresso Perfetto at Espresso Perfetto
If you want to order a coffee grinder online, here's what you can do:
First, of course, you’ll need to make a decision and choose the right coffee grinder. If you need help with the decision-making process, we’d be happy to advise you by phone or in person at one of our showrooms.
If you've already made your decision, you can simply add the coffee grinder to your cart and place your order. If the coffee grinder is out of stock, you can sign up with us using your email address, and we'll let you know as soon as the item is back in stock.
You can even pre-order some items that we don't have in stock—this will take a little longer than the usual delivery time. For pre-ordered items, you should expect a wait of between four and six weeks.
When you order a coffee grinder from us online, you'll enjoy many benefits.
Special Offers – Online Only
In addition to seasonal offers, we regularly surprise you with combo packs at special prices. For example, from time to time we offer Quickmill from brands like Profitec, Rocket, ECM Quickmill —including a grinder, portafilter machine, barista accessories, and coffee beans—at special prices.
The same applies to our selection of returned items, as well as demo and used appliances. Here you’ll find unbeatable prices on high-quality coffee grinders—some of which are up to 30% off.
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Repair and Service Center for Your Coffee Grinders
If you purchase your coffee grinder from Espresso Perfetto, you can take advantage of our repair service free of charge during the one-year warranty period should a malfunction or defect occur. The coffee grinder will be repaired at Espresso Perfetto in-house workshop in Erkrath.
If you just need to replace a part—such as the grinding disc—we’re the perfect people to contact for this service. We use genuine replacement parts and know how to install them properly.
You don't live nearby? – No problem. The coffee grinder can also be shipped to the workshop. The only important thing is that it's packed securely.