Kinu M47

Recently upgraded from my Polex Mini to a Kinu M47-Simplicity. I had always heard the grinder makes a difference, but you know, until you do it you don't really understand. I feel like I was watching TV, but the picture was a little blurry but passable and even enjoyable. Now I feel like not only is the picture clearer, but the show im watching is also just better.

Having an excellent grinder is one of the best coffee investments. If you're willing to go manual, here are my recos. The higher end ones are the Kinu M47 and the Comandante C40.

While it does have its fans, there are many reports of poor grind quality, excessive retention, and its step size is large enough to make dialing in a challenge. I did use the built-in grinder in my Breville Barista Express, which is similar to the Breville Dose Control Pro, and it was terrible. I quickly upgraded it to a Kinu M47 hand grinder, and eventually to the Specialita. Did you consider any of the less expensive Mignons (Manualle or Silenzio)?

I loved its brewer but hated its grinder due to its large step size and high retention. After a few months I couldn't stand it any longer and got a separate grinder (Kinu M47). It was like getting a whole new machine. For this reason I would recommend you get a separate grinder.

I have the Kinu m47 classic handgrinder. Used it for the Chemex/Aeropress and now for my Gaggia Classic espresso machine. Sure, grinding is a (small) chore. But it also makes me appreciate the result a bit more.