OPTION-O - Lagom Mini Series

The Lagom mini is a great filter-grinder, and gen 2 has the Mizen 48MS burrs which are the ones that were used in the Casa I believe it was launched as a filter-first grinder which can do the occasional espresso.

I really enjoy my Lagom mini with moonshine burrs.. granted, it's conical which gives a slightly different profile (a bit more body) and also not suited for heavy repeated use but in a home settings it's been quite rewarding.

I have a lagom mini and it’s literally the best filter grinder I’ve ever used short of a perfectly aligned low fines flat burr grinder. It’s espresso is actually bit thin due to the flat-esque profile but still very very good. It’s only drawback is it’s duty cycle limitations for which it sounds like option-o may have found a resolution to with this new Casa grinder they’re releasing. OP - you may be best served with this Casa thing option-o is releasing if your budget is sub-$500.

A lot of new grinders are more geared towards single dose which won’t always have adequate hopper for a big pot of coffee. Wilfa Uniform is supposed to be able to both filter and espresso. If you are okay with a smaller hopper Lagom mini can do both and if you are okay with hand grinding 1ZPresso K-Ultra is supposed to be comparable to the Lagom mini. Lots of people will say Ode 2 but it can’t do espresso. DF64 gen 2 can be modified to be more filter focused burrs. Also DF54 is brand new but if you can put in different 54mm filter focused burrs that might end up being the best budget option.

I'd personally get a filter-only grinder. Wait for a sale, grab an Ode Gen 2, and buy an espresso grinder when the time comes (DF54 is insane value). The best grinders for double duty are medium-high clarity conical grinders like Comandante, K-Ultra etc IMO. The Femobook A5 and Lagom Casa are a couple electric grinders that are in the same category (I haven't tried either, but they're well reviewed). I previously used a Lagom Mini for both filter and espresso and it was fantastic. The DF54 and 64 both do a decent job at filter, but it's not great. The 64 mm SSP MP burrs are often recommended as a do-it-all burr set, but they are for a very specific espresso profile and they are not beginner friendly for espresso. I didn't enjoy the espresso with them. SSP Cast are supposed to be decent for both, but you're giving up the clarity everyone is always seeking. A couple other decent options that I've tried are Ditting 54mm steel burrs in the Vario+ and Eureka's 50 mm brew burrs in an entry level mignon. The UX is not ideal with either of these setups compared to a grinder designed to single dose. If the Ditting burrs fit in the DF without crazy mods it would be a great option. Edit: I forgot to mention that there are now brew burrs available for the DF54. I'm planning to grab a set to try out once they're available in Canada.

I have SSP brew burrs in a Mazzer mini electronic with bellows. No waste, solid grinder. Great burrs. Just be ready to appreciate roast defects - it’s so transparent. A small conical such as the Lagom mini would be an option if you don’t want to chase the clarity dragon.

Option-O Lagom Mini or maybe the Casa with the smaller burrset. This will be pretty similar to the C40.

I make 3-4 pourovers a day with the gen 1 and it's excellent. Only concern with the mini would be it's not rated for "high volume use" if you're in a busy office.

For hand grinders: - 1zpresso any of their line ups are good - timemore c2 - commandante grinders After that it just gets exponentially expensive Electric Grinders - fellow ode or opus - df64 - baratza encore - varia - lagom p64 or mini - mahlkonigs -sk40 Just look for burr grinders either conical or flat burrs would do. Depending on the shape, geometry if blades, and type, they can affect the flavor profile of the brews. You can deep dive on this whenever. But you would want a burr grinder than a blade one any day as it cuts the beans better and more consistently than the latter. I guess if you are not that invested or just want a cup of hot joe you can go ahead with that as it is better than buying pre ground

I’d go with the lagom mini, but that’s me. What’s the intended use? What beans? Current grinder?

The answer is absolutely yes, and the best recommendation will depend so much on what kind of beans you like, what kind of drinks you like, and your budget. But if it were me, these would be my top choices for a two-in-one (I do both pourover and espresso, but I lean towards pourover these days): If you're willing to hand grind, 1zpresso K-Ultra or Comandante would be outstanding. Kingrinder K6 on a budget. A lot of people find this tedious but it's actually my preferred method and I swear by my 1zpressos. You won't beat a hand grinder for price to quality, and you'll save space. For electric, Lagom Mini would be fantastic and space saving, or a Lagom Casa. Timemore 078s for a slightly higher budget. If you want to blow your budget, you've got TONS of options. Lagom P64, Zerno Z1, WPM ZP-1, Acaia Orbit, Lagom O1...we could go on. The DF grinders are an option I guess...Excellent bang for your buck but I personally do not like them or recommend them at all (I have a DF64 Gen 2 and...let's just say it's gonna be gone soon).

I feel that way about my Pietro at times as well. It is compared to the zp6 frequently. My k ultra or Lagom Mini can produce amazing cups, and while the Pietro can as well, I don't think it is as consistent as the other 2.

I love my Lagom Mini. Daily use for 3 years, and can handle espresso and maybe even Turkish (still need to try).