Can Handgrinders Beat Electric? The Ultimate Battle, Filter Edition

About this Video

• Video Title: Can Handgrinders Beat Electric? The Ultimate Battle, Filter Edition
• Channel: Lance Hedrick
• Speakers: Lance Hedrick
• Duration: 30:51

Introduction

This video compares manual and electric grinders for filter coffee, addressing viewer requests for a comparison of price and quality across various models. Lance Hedrick reviews multiple hand and electric grinders, discussing their performance and flavor profiles based on his subjective tasting experience.

Key Takeaways

• Price vs. Performance: High-end electric grinders ($800-$4250) offer convenience but may not always surpass the quality of much cheaper manual grinders ($150-$450) for filter coffee.
• Subjectivity of Taste: Grinder performance is subjective, depending on individual taste preferences. Terms like "clarity" and "juicy" have varied meanings.
• Grinder Recommendations: Hedrick offers a tiered ranking of grinders tested, highlighting the Linglong as an exceptional budget option, and the Zerno and EG1 as top performers, although the differences are incremental rather than drastic.
• Coffee Quality Matters Most: The quality of coffee beans and water significantly impact the final brew more than the choice of grinder (except for blade grinders).
• Hand Grinder Capabilities: High-quality manual grinders can rival expensive electric grinders in filter coffee brewing, offering excellent clarity, flavor separation, and sweetness.