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.

Doesn't it suffer from crazy static electricity? I chose the Eureka Specialita because it has zero static (I guess thanks to it's 100% metal construction) for similar quality in term of particle size distribution

I don't have any consistency or dialing issue. The settings for my different beans are written down on a sheet and they always work. (I switch beans every day)

depends on volume (how much are you grinding every day) and budget. Pretty decent manual burr grinders can be had for 30-40CAD, pretty nice Japanese made porlex ceramic burr manual grinder is about 100CAD. These are good enough to grind upto 20-30gms of beans a day before you get bored and tired. Then comes the rabbit hole of home barista use powered grinders. A good espresso grade grinder can be a few hundred dollars. The Baratza encore, Eureka specialita etc come under this category. Then comes the commercial grinders like a bunn commercial grinder that can be had used for less than a grand used on fb marketplace / restaurant supply stores that can grind upto a kilo in a minute.

Have owned all the grinders on your list, at one point or another. Agree that Duo might be your best bet. Ability to play with other 83mm burrs is a good hedge against future curiosity. Recommend getting second (filter) burr option, because having the extra carrier for fast(ish) swaps is nice. Cannot recommend the Eurekas. Good build, very pretty, but burrs are proprietary and the grind chamber/chute design is antediluvian. Fine for hopper base on-demand grinding, but crap for single dosing. Even with the mods (tilted base, bellows), retention is terrible. Eureka’s attempts at single-dosing focused grinders are not honest efforts. Just a new model name and superficial accessories. And their new dial is just…stupid. Still not enough ratio to overcome the thread lash in their adjustment screw. The rev counter is nice enough, but a big dial like [this](https://www.amazon.com/ARO-EspressoTM-Eureka-Mignon-Adjustments/dp/B0CLCB8VQ6/ref=asc_df_B0CLCB8VQ6) is much more effective (and not stupid looking, imho) Libra portafilter contact sensor was unreliable. I heard they fixed it, but I had given up already and moved on. When it worked, it was…ok. Weight accuracy wasn’t bad, but irrelevant because it was a hot mess of sprayed grounds. RDT absolutely necessary in my environment (20-50%RH over the year), but the extra moisture caused caking/clogging in the chute. From a taste perspective…it’s ok. Blendy, decent body, not a lot of clarity. Little unkempt and harsh. Good in milk drinks. Niches — good workflow, probably among the best, even compared against titan grinders at 5x the price. Personally, not a fan of Mazzer burrs. Harsh and bitter finish. The Zero doesn’t have any options for their 63mm conical, so you’re kinda stuck. The stock Duo espresso burr was, to me, a cleaner version of Zero profile. Other options: Mazzer Philos. The grinder itself is a bit pricey, and rumor has it that the i200D and 189D burrs are big improvements over Mazzer traditional flavor profile — but it’s a good platform for 64mm burr space, where you are spoilt for choice and the burrs are cheaper than 83mm. Hope that helps

man don’t get the specialita, coming from someone who has it. the thing drives me crazy

Second a eureka mignon - Italians make good motors

[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.

Below .5 on average. But it still feels like a waste, maybe retention. I am just thinking about efficiency and consistent. No complaints about the Specialita except for the fact I need to adjust with each new bean.

# **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!

I have bambino plus and specialita. I'm happy with them For specialita a bottomless portafilter will not fit on the fork thing for "handless grinding". I personally grind into a blind shaker that's elevated on something a bit. Anyways it works amazing. If you DO go for it, I would buy a grinder setting dial that's big, so you can know better what grind size you are. Secondly, consider changing to a single dose hopper if you wish. It has around 1g retention without it, which doesn't matter if you use the same beans/ grind basically.