Coffee grinders come in all shapes and sizes and with varying degrees of performance. You can get a solid Cuisinart for under $40 that will serve you well, but if you want to impress the coffee lover in your life with a nice gift, you should do better. Baratza’s Encore mill has been a popular choice among roasters and coffee connoisseurs for some time now. It’s a bit pricey for a grinder, but it offers a ton of attractive features that will instantly improve your brew regardless of the method.
Controls are simple: an on/off button on the side and a pulse button on the front. The Encore 40 offers grind settings so you can brew automatic brewers, AeroPress, Chemex, French press, and more. so you can get the exact coffee you need. This grinder is also relatively compact, so it won’t take up much space and fits nicely under your cabinets.
