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    Hi Everyone,
    I’m sure this has been discussed many times before on this forum but I haven’t had much success finding them.

    I’m looking for grinder recommendations for Aeropress medium to dark roast milk-based drinks that my partner likes.
    It needs to be easy to use and get good consistent results.
    She likes "smooth, Creamy, full-bodied" drinks if that helps.
    We are currently getting our Aeropress coffee ground from our local roaster who uses an EK43 but I don’t know what burrs are in it.
    I was considering a Niche Zero that would do my espresso and also be able to adjust quickly to Aeropress. But I think perhaps a cheap separate grinder that is dedicated to Aeropress would be simpler.

    Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you.​

  • #2
    The most obvious answer is find out what burrs your roaster is using and get an EK with the same

    If you after something a little more budget friendly maybe the Kingrinder K6 for$199 from the local distributor. Lots of reviews on this forum and elsewhere

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    • #3
      An EK would be nice but a little out of my budget.
      I actually did consider it as it could do both Areopress and be an endgame espresso grinder for myself.
      Apart from the cost, all the mods needed to make it single dosing and hold burr alignment scarred me off.
      One would look very nice on the bench though haha.
      I was thinking about getting something under $600.
      any recommendations?--

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      • LeroyC
        LeroyC commented
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        Have you looked at the Eureka range?

    • #4
      I would go with the Niche, accept the minor faffing around with two grind settings, save a bit and get another grinder in 6 months or so.

      The Niche is precise enough to handle that and it's the same effort to dial in your beans on 2 separate grinders as it is on the Niche alone. And it's most definitely the grinder that will best give her the style that she is after. Happy wife, happy life.

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      • #5
        personally i'd go the other way and get a manual porlex mini. fits inside the aeropress for super compact travel

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        • level3ninja
          level3ninja commented
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          1Zpresso Q2 fits as well and as a bonus produces drinkable coffee

      • #6
        Thank you everyone for your input.
        Thank you Tom. I was hoping you would contribute as you have great knowledge of grinders and the results they give in the cup.
        I have started reading your reviews at the suggestion of Chris from Talk Coffee.
        I was considering an Olympia moca sd after reading your review but think it may be hard to dile in every time because of the lack of markings on the knob.
        I have read that the Niche doesn't do filter well. Is this not the case for Aeropress because the grind is finer?


        Thanks Superman. I plan to get a travel grinder as when we travel we are finding we prefer to make our own rather than buy one from a coffee shop.

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        • #7
          Thanks, Lenny C. I will look at the Eureka but leaning toward the Niche to start with then purchase a separate grinder later.

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          • #8
            Don't get a Porlex for travel. There was a time when you couldn't do much better, but they're rubbish compared to many other hand grinders that are available now for similar prices. Something like a 1ZPresso Q2 or Aergrind will fit inside an Aeropress for less than double the price of the Porlex, and for even less you can get what is often called the 'Precision Hand Grinder' for around $100.

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            • Tsaba1
              Tsaba1 commented
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              Could not agree more on the porlex. Also, if you drop the ceramic burr whilst cleaning you can break it. I broke my porlex burr when cleaning it. Go with metal burr.

            • Fran61
              Fran61 commented
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              Agree on porlex, it's just a toy compare to kinu m47 or even Aergrind I have used.

          • #9
            Thanks for the advice on the travel grinders. I really prefer to pay more upfront for a quality product that delivers great results and lasts.

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            • #10
              Originally posted by LeroyC View Post
              Don't get a Porlex for travel. There was a time when you couldn't do much better, but they're rubbish compared to many other hand grinders that are available now for similar prices. Something like a 1ZPresso Q2 or Aergrind will fit inside an Aeropress for less than double the price of the Porlex, and for even less you can get what is often called the 'Precision Hand Grinder' for around $100.
              Hmm, might have to update my porlex then. Mind you it only cost me $20 new (unwanted present) back in the day so pretty happy.

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              • #11
                I just wanted to update and thank everyone for their advice.
                I purchased a Niche Zero locally and absolutely love it.
                it’s my first proper grinder and I’m amazed at how easy it is to dial in and also how forgiving it is.
                it’s also quite and don’t wake others when I use it early in the morning.
                it works really well in my opinion for Areopress and espressol.
                although it’s the first grinder I’ve bought I’ve tried a few different ones including an EK43 which was much harder to get good results.
                The Niche delivers Exceptional body and great for milky drinks.
                these are just my opinions though so take them with a grain of salt.
                thank you everyone for you help.

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