It means you can dial in your grinder a lot easier if you already know the grind size number from previously. The box and packaging hide its actual size, which is a little smaller than we expected leaving masses of worktop space free. It's worth pointing out that they didn't have a clue who I was, I didn't even bother saying on the phone “I run coffeeblog.

They then released this "Dose" model, which is slightly cheaper than the original model and has some slightly different features. You have so much control with a manual coffee grinder, you can adjust the grind size with loosing very little coffee (even the best electric coffee grinders need to be purged when altering the grind) and they are perfect for travelling with.

Just below you will find a grinding chart for the different brewing methods, when using the Sage Dose Grinder. But if you want to start taking things seriously, it’s time to invest in a decent grinder that will give you the exact grounds you need for what you want to drink. First of all, he wanted to produce a high-quality machine that could rival commercial machines in grind consistency but with a smaller output.

It’s also surprisingly quiet for such a big machine, and the anti-static technology means coffee grounds won’t stick to surfaces. I remember being impressed with the attention to detail not only where features are concerned, but also with the bits it comes with.Espresso machines require a very fine grind, cafetières are best filled with coarse granules, and filter coffee should be somewhere in-between. Everything has been thought of when designing this grinder, from the knock trigger at the side which makes sure all the grinds are in the container through to the magnetic base of the container and the rubber lid which makes sure everything is caught. It doesn’t include a container as the Sage Barista Pro does, so if you are planning to grind coffee for pour over or any other than espresso for that matter then you will need to find a suitable container to fit under the grind chamber. But because there’s only one speed option, achieving a consistent grind requires an element of personal judgement. You can play around with the settings to adjust the coarseness to your preference, as well as the grind time to make sure you aren’t wasting those valuable grounds.

It ticked all of the boxes for me, in theory, and given that I was wanting to grind for a wide range of different brew methods, espresso included, I couldn't see many other options without upping the budget by quite a bit. The grinders featured here were selected from a long list of coffee grinders tested by BBC Good Food. Taking the Kilner Coffee Grinder set from its fully recyclable box, we found a charming, almost vintage-like, pretty glass jar and a high-quality stainless steel long-handled grinder. Your coffee will taste bitter and over extracted if you hand grind your coffee too fine for your required brew method.Although they don’t have the sex appeal of a Chemex or a Flare espresso maker, without a decent grinder there is no point in investing in anything else. Melitta are also currently sponsors of one of, if not the greatest football team of all time, Manchester United.