Coffee Grinders
Burr grinders, hand grinders, and espresso grinders for consistent, dialed-in grounds
Burr vs. Blade Grinder: A Q Grader Explains What Actually Changes in the Cup
CQI Q Grader Clara Bennett compares burr vs. blade grinders with measured numbers: 20,000-30,000 rpm blades, laser-diffraction particle data from 0.1 to 1,000 microns, and why the 'blade grinders burn your coffee' myth is wrong.
Guide · Updated Sep 27, 2026
10 Best Coffee and Espresso Grinders of 2026
CQI Q Grader Clara Bennett ranks the 10 best coffee and espresso grinders of 2026: one grinder that reaches a true espresso fine and a proper French press coarse, tested on adjustment resolution, retention, and how fast it switches between the two.
10 products reviewed · Updated Oct 25, 2026
8 Best Hand Espresso Grinders of 2026
CQI Q Grader and SCA roaster Clara Bennett ranks the 8 best hand espresso grinders of 2026 — manual grinders judged on microns per click, burr size, and how honestly they dial in a shot, from an entry-level 38mm burr to a 48mm espresso-coated all-rounder.
8 products reviewed · Updated Oct 27, 2026
9 Best Espresso Grinders of 2026
CQI Q Grader and SCA roaster Clara Bennett ranks the 9 best espresso grinders of 2026 — dedicated single-dose, stepless, and flat-burr grinders tested for dial-in resolution, retention, and shot consistency, from a $109 hand grinder to grind-by-weight.
9 products reviewed · Updated Oct 27, 2026
8 Best Coffee Grinders of 2026
Q Grader Clara Bennett ranks the 8 best coffee grinders of 2026 by brew method: burr type, grind consistency, and espresso capability tested cup by cup, from budget to flat-burr.
8 products reviewed · Updated Nov 3, 2026