Wilfa - Svart WSCG-2

He probably didn't want to use the hand grinder because it sucked. It probably either had a ceramic burr, or it was a blade grinder. What kind of grinder was it? Any hand grinder with a steel burr is going to be a significant upgrade. KINGrinder and Timemore have affordable options. The KINGrinder K series can handle a drill, with the proper bit, if someone has one and doesn't want to hand grind. I'm not sure about the P series. If a grinder doesn't say it can handle a drill it likely can't. For an electric grinder, you'll pay $100 extra, or more, to get an equal or worse grind. The main advantage of an electric grinder is if you regularly want to grind more than 20 grams of coffee at one time, give or take. A few decent hand grinders can handle 30, though. If I want to grind more than 20 with my KINGrinder k0, I just measure all the beans once and then add them when the grind finishes. The bottom cup can hold 30, so any more and I would need to dump that first. Another reason for an electric grinder would be physical disability, like arthritis, but you should be grinding with your arm, and not your fingers or wrist so it shouldn't be strenuous. If you're outside the US, I've heard the Wilfa Svart is a lower cost, quality, option. Otherwise there's the Baratza Encore. I've heard the Encore has a grind profile similar to a Timemore c2, KINGrinder k0, or Kingrinder p0, which can probably be found for around $50, or less for the p0. I also grind my beans while my kettle is heating up, and I grind relatively slowly for better grind uniformity and less fines, and I always finish before my kettle finishes heating. I'm in the US, so the electric system means the kettles don't necessarily heat as fast as places like the UK, however.

I’m no expert but have read from people who are and have chatted to local shops who do great pour over. There seems to be a positive to an uneven grind when it comes to pour over. Partick Rolf from April talks about using a Wilfa Svart Aroma to win a brewing competition. I’m reading this with interest though. I have the std. all black Svart and I think I’m doing ok, but the grass is always greener.

OMG - starting to geek out and think the Wilfa I bought at the beginning of lockdown is ready for an upgrade!