Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 with SSP MP Brew Burrs

ode with ssp is the best for the price. Other than that high end one that are in the thousands.

The ode is such a nice work flow your happy to use it every day. I've had tools that work, but I'm like, "Let's get this over with" instead of enjoying it.

Oh, but you do NEED to make sure to brush the de-ionizer, or it can back up and break.

I would get an electric one, it really is worth the convenience on the days you don't want to hand grind. But the main reason is I don't think hand grinders make as good espresso, well most. They can make a soup shot so if you like light roast and dont want milk in it, they are good. If you want traditional espresso an electric would be good. Before the Sage I would look at the fellow opus or even the baratza esp which is the same brand as sage. Or if you can get a flat burr probably that 400 range unfortunetly. They have the df-54 which is cheap and the fellow ode gen 2. Not sure what type coffee you make but as long as you don't use an open face portafilter or want Turkish it works best.

The ode 2 is the best in that price range for pour over and filter. I would highly suggest getting that one. I love it.

The fellow is great for workflow and not a pain in the morning because handgrinding can suck sometimes. I might get that one, but it won't get you your daintier cups. It does produce a great cup of coffee. If you want that dainty tea like a cup, I would go with the c40 and $260 because it gives a better balanced, less citric acidic cup. Oh, and great extraction. The zp6 is too tea like more acidic, and the acidity is citric, not slick.

The ode would be good for the brevel. Depends on the style pour over you want. It can make pour over, but if you want a cleaner or balanced cup, then there are better options. For pure flavor and cup quality, the c40. I would choose electric though, so maybe an opus. Or I personally would get an ode gen2. With the esp doesn't your breville come with the same burrs? Maybe you can upgrade the burrs in the l the machine, but its calibrated for espresso and not great for pour over. With that, i would go ode gen 2, c40, opus, esp. And BTW, with pressurized baskets, the ode works great. It's not good at espresso with an open face basket.

If you can afford it, the ratio8 is supposed to be really good. Also, they have a chemex auto machine, not sure the brand, but thats good. The aiden is small and might be what you want. To get a good cup, it might be hard with the standard profile, so you might have to tinker with it. If you can get a good deal on a bonavita or mokamaster that might be worth it. BTW, the ode 2 is an amazing grinder. Its what I use in the morning. The only other one I would recommend, which is a little more, is the new mahlkonig x64sd. That's the one I wish I had.

If you can afford the timemore than I would check out the Mahlkonig x64 sd and if not that the ode gen 2 is a great grinder to use. I would stay away from the Baratza and either check out the ode or timemore second. if you get a chance to look at the new Mahlkonig that would be my #1 choice.

That's what I would suggest then. I own one and its a really good grinder. it will make some funny noises from time to time but that's normal. Beans will get stuck and it sounds awful like it's breaking but it isn't its fine. So if you see complaints about the sound that would be why, But otherwise it's very quiet and satisfying to use. The quality of the coffee is good too. Plus it's good for any type of coffee. I would say it's the best there is under 400.

The opus you'll be disappointed. If it was me I would spend 400 and get the ode gen2. Its a great grinder. Good distribution and awesome work flow.

For light roasts yes but coffee overall no. It is better work flow imo. The eureka is good for traditional while the ode shines at light roasts but in a cleaner traditional way. It isn't clarity forward like a zp6 or even the c40. If you are into specialty and light roasts the ode is worth it.

If a c40 is out then I would definitely get an ode gen2 it will get rid of that citric acidity and give more body but also sharp flavors. Its a great grinder.

It's gotten cheaper. I got mine for 260 on amazon. it has a very well balanced and structured cup with punchy flavors but not sharp or citric. Its an extremely well done cup. Also can be used for all styles of coffee. it doesnt have that very citric acid that the 1zpresso's do. I love that brand but from the way you describe it it sounds like your preference would be with the c40. Then on top of that its so comfortable to use you just space out. With other grinders you feel it cranking and catchy sometimes with the c40 it just goes through it smoothly. The only complaint is the last 2-3 beans are hard to grind. You need to stop for a second let them drop and finish grinding but that's the only thing and not a big deal.

I love the ode but I wouldn't want to use that with ssp or not for a business, even a small one. Is it that price range of 400-500 you are looking for or any grinder good for the job (not too pricey). A mahlkonig could be good, not the ek43 but the new brew one. Its not that expensive I think 500 something.