Eureka - Mignon Specialita

You said this is your first grinder and even don't have a machine yet. Go for a seperate set of hand- and electric grinders. I use a Kingrinder K6 & Eureka Mignon Specialita at home. For me the ideal setup: I can bring my grinder with me on trips where I use an aeropress. Also use it for pourover, the Mignon is for espresso. You really don't want to change grinder setups for different brewmethods.

[espresso coffee shop](https://www.espressocoffeeshop.com/en/coffee-grinders/55-657-0-eureka-mignon-specialita--coffee-grinder.html#/2-voltage-110_v/4-color-black/9-set_up-15bl) has great prices on grinders. They ship directly from Europe, I got the specialita shipped to my door for about 420$. It’s an amazing grinder for espresso. For a machine since you work from home and make multiple milk drinks have you considered a heat exchanger and smart plug. IMO nothing looks better on the counter than an E61 style group head and a HX machine will be best for steaming and making espresso. I have a classika single boiler because i dont do milk drinks, but with a 12$ smart switch its ready to go when i wake up and stays on until afternoon. Something like this would last you many many years to come and would be capable of anything you throw at it. Your workflow would be much easier too which is worth its weight in gold. My philosophy is always buy once cry once, no point upgrading 6 different times.

# **Without philosophizing in the answer, you have two options: a handgrinder, or electric grinder.** — ## **🔹 Hand Grinders** ### **High-End Options:** - **1Zpresso K-Ultra** – External adjustment, versatile for both pourover & espresso. - **1Zpresso J-Max** – 8.8-micron steps, optimized for espresso but handles pourover. - **Kinu M47 Phoenix / Classic** – Precise & durable, great for both. - **Comandante C40 MK4** – Ideal for pourover; needs *Red Clix* for better espresso dialing. - **Timemore Chestnut S3** – Stepless adjustment, more suited for pourover. - **1Zpresso ZP6** – Produces ultra-clean grinds, excelling in filter brews. ### **Mid-Range Options:** - **1Zpresso JX-Pro** – Espresso-friendly with finer adjustments than JX. - **Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP** – Budget option with espresso-compatible burrs, decent for pourover. - **1Zpresso X-Pro** – Compact, external adjustment, slower but espresso-capable. — ## **⚡ Electric Grinders** ### **High-End Options:** - **Mahlkönig EK43** – The gold standard in specialty coffee shops. - **Weber EG-1** – Premium single-dose grinder for all brew methods. - **Lagom P100** – High-performance, SSP burr options for precision grinding. ### **Mid-Range / Prosumer Options:** - **DF64 Gen 2 / DF64P / DF64E** – Affordable single-dose grinders, great for both. - **Niche Zero** – Top-tier single-dose grinder for espresso & pourover. - **Eureka Mignon Specialita** – Stepless adjustment, solid for espresso & can handle pourover. - **Fellow Opus** – Budget-friendly, designed for both espresso & filter brewing. - **Baratza Vario+ / Sette 270** – Great entry-level grinders with micro-adjustments for espresso. - **Timemore Sculptor 078 / 064S** – New contenders with solid grind consistency. ### **Budget-Friendly Options:** - **Fellow Ode Gen 2** (Needs *SSP burrs* for espresso) – Excellent for pourover, but needs mods for espresso. - **Baratza Encore ESP** – Beginner-friendly with stepped adjustments. - **Eureka Mignon Crono** – Simple & effective for both espresso & filter. — 🔎 **Check reviews before buying**—grind quality & user experience vary. Preferences are subjective!

For pour over I used the Fellow Ode Gen 2. Since making the switch to espresso I’ve used the Eureka Specialita with the Aro dial. Both grinders are brilliant but I feel like the Ode is ONLY for pour over whereas the Specialita can do everything.

Eureka Specialita is a solid choice, especially with an aftermarket dial. DF64 seems to have been a popular choice for many years now too

I have a grinder for 3 different consumption methods: Espresso = Zerno, Cold brew = Eureka Mignon Specialita, Pourover = hand grinder. That way, they're all dialed in. I didn't intend for this to happen, but upgraded over time and repurposed the grinders as I went.

Not at all, but I have extra grinders available, so why not? Edit: If you asked about the Specialita, the answer would be yes. That thing is terrible at re-dialing in. The Zerno is nearly effortless.

That's a great grinder, but it's horrible to switch from espresso to cold brew and back. You'd be doing something like seven blind turns of the little adjustment dial.

Never thought of needing another than my eureka specialita

This is true, the biggest downside is the adjustment knob, which you have to use completely blindly, the markers are very vague on it. I got used to it, but don’t have to switch for different coffee types.

The Specialita has tons of retention with or without static.

I can tell you from my experience not to get the Eureka specialita- mine produces so much static and the adjustment for the burrs is confusing and hard to dial in.

We have the mignon specialita. We really like it.

Well I've had two Smart Grinder Pros (3rd place) and now have a Eureka Mignon Specialita (2nd Place)