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Late reply but having used the Milab for a while that’s exactly where my head was at to get a full bodied and balanced cup with the same level clarity - but yeah that’s ridiculous
The Millab E01 will suit you better vs the Whirly 01S. Although I would recommend the Femobook A2 over either one, unless you want the all metal construction of the Millab E01.
Basically manual hand grinders win almost at all times when it comes to filter coffee. The output is just better. There are only three considerations to get electric grinder: 1. Price (more expensive but if you don't mind it then go for it). 2. Labor (whether if you are willing to grind by hand). This question becomes easier to answer if you brew large doses in every batch and then also do it daily. Obviously electric would be better. This relates to capacity as well. Even if you want to grind manually, you also have to be willing to feed the chamber a couple times since most hand grinder with the catcher cup only accommodate 30 grams of ground coffee, goes as small as 20 g for the compact ones. Yes, many great electric grinders are single-dose too, but the hopper should still fit more beans. 3. Portability. This matters the least since we now have some options of small, built-in battery-powered electric grinders ready in the market that are actually quite amazing. Perfect for travel and camping. Whirly 01S and Millab E01, to name a few.
Hell yes. DF 83 v, Libra, Z1, J Ultra, Kafatek max 3 and Pietro pro. I have 3 set ups. Home, work, vacation. Oops. I have a Timore X Millab too.
I have the Millab E01. It is rechargeable and uses Timemore burrs. It make a very consistent grind and is built like a tank.
I own a Millab M01 and I have no clue what all the fuss is about. I’ve tried several coffees with it and they all taste delicious and layered and complex solidly within the pour over range, which is labeled as being between 5.0-9.0. I dial in a new bag or new coffee at 7.0 as a starting point and adjust from there, and have not had reason to go below 6.5 or above 7.5 as of yet. I drink light to light-medium, high elevation, both washed and natural. I thought about trying a coarser setting after watching the Coffee Chronicler’s video yesterday, but changed my mind because why fix what’s not broken? I decided I’d rather have a cup I know I’ll enjoy than FAFO.
I personally use a timemore go as my daily driver. It's a portable grinder with built-in battery and motor. I think timemore have 3 newer versions like it, Whirly 01s, Millab E01 and Nutti OX. I don't if any other brand does this. I got issues with my hands (ligament surgery on left wrist and probably mild carpal tunnel on right hand) so hand grinders are usable but just a pain.
I personally use a timemore go as my daily driver. It's a portable grinder with built-in battery and motor. I think timemore have 3 newer versions like it, Whirly 01s, Millab E01 and Nutti OX. I don't if any other brand does this. I got issues with my hands (ligament surgery on left wrist and probably mild carpal tunnel on right hand) so hand grinders are usable but just a pain.
Femobook A2 or one of the Timemore Millab rechargeable grinders is going to be perfect for her.
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