What is an AC mill coffee grinder?
The ‘c-mill’ is a blade grinder that features a stainless steel cutting blade spinning at a precise rpm, ensuring a fine, high-quality grind at the touch of a button. This ‘c-mill’ blade coffee grinder is perfect to grind your favorite beans in seconds! Roller mills are commonly used to crush grain for brewing, for example, and for this purpose it’s even possible to buy small hand cranked mills. However, the particular requirements of coffee grinding mean that this type of mill won’t work well for coffee.
What are the two types of coffee grinders?
In general, there are two main types of coffee grinders: burr and blade. Regardless of the form factor of a grinder, it usually falls within these two main categories. More often than not, when you see a grinder behind the bar at a cafe it’s going to be a burr grinder. The three main types of coffee grinders are blade grinders, burr grinders, and manual grinders. Each type has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, influencing the final quality of the coffee grounds they produce.
What is more important, a coffee machine or a grinder?
What many people don’t realise is a good grinder is just as important, if not more important than a good coffee machine. A good grinder will give you a consistent, even grind that doesn’t clump together, allowing for beautiful extraction every single time. The cost of a high-quality grinder has come down significantly. In 2025, you can get a fantastic, well-built grinder for around $200, with solid options dipping as low as $100.
Which coffee grinder is best?
Our favorite coffee grinders include the Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder and OXO Conical Burr Coffee Grinder. The Baratza is best for ultimate control and adjustability, while the OXO will suit most coffee drinkers just fine with its grind consistency, easily changeable settings, and sub-$100 price point. Our favorite coffee grinders include the Baratza Virtuoso+ and OXO Conical Burr Coffee Grinder. The Baratza is best for ultimate control and adjustability, while the OXO will suit most coffee drinkers just fine and is about $100.