I found a nice #coffee grinder recently, the Chestnut C3S. It's quite remarkable IMHO, it feels sturdy, it's fast, and it does its job perfectly (maybe not as well as The Comandante, but < $$$).
It's reconciled me with my old espresso machine, b/c I could experiment with different grinds quickly until I found one that allows for a decent espresso. :blobcatcoffee:
My Hario Skerton is officially retired. It has served me well but its ceramic burr has gotten less sharp after all these years.
I got a porlex for 80 bucks. Depends if you prefer metal or ceramic burrs. Metals are usually cheaper, tho.
I really recommend the porlex.
@7heo Yes. I'm glad you have something you enjoy too!
From what I've read, both metal and ceramic have their pros and cons. I'm pretty sure that the ceramic burr in the Skerton is not super high quality, that's why I can get a much more efficient metal burr for "cheap". IIUC a metal burr is easier to make sharp, but will dull before a ceramic burr because ceramic is a harder material.
TBH, I think it'll take me years before noticing a change with either, for home usage. :)
