A first grinder
Hario Ceramic Slim
Ceramic burrs · 24 g
$56.00 Add
Two ways to brew.
Both start with freshly ground coffee and a scale with a timer. The difference is how you brew — and which kettle you need.
A burr grinder, a scale and a brewer: one of each, for the way you want to brew. Pick a method below and we will show you which. Every piece is sold on its own, so keep what you already own.
Both start with freshly ground coffee and a scale with a timer. The difference is how you brew — and which kettle you need.
Prices in CAD, before tax and shipping. The shop shows what is in stock.
Grinding just before you brew is the biggest step up you can make at home. Start where your budget is — the comparison at the bottom of the page puts all three side by side.
The scale keeps the recipe the same every morning. The AeroPress steeps and presses one cup; the Switch pours like a V60, or closes for immersion: a steep before it drains.
A gooseneck gives you control for pour-over. You do not need one for the AeroPress, or for immersion on the Switch.
All three grind fresh for a good cup. What changes is the budget, where you brew, and how far you want to take it.
 A first grinder Hario Ceramic Slim |  Pack light Porlex Mini II |  More control Timemore C5 ESP Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrs | Ceramic, adjustable | Ceramic, adjustable | 42 mm steel |
| Choose it if | You are starting out | Your grinder has to travel | You want more control as you refine |
| Price | $56.00 | $105.00 | $159.00 |
Clarity is tasting each note on its own, instead of everything blending into one flavour. It comes from grounds that are all the same size, and that depends on how well the grinder is built, not on whether its burrs are ceramic or steel.
Fresh coffee, water and your recipe matter too. A higher price does not guarantee a cup you will enjoy more.
Leave the valve open and it is a pour-over, poured slowly with a gooseneck. Close it for immersion: the coffee steeps, then drains when you open it, and any kettle will do.
See the immersion recipe
