About this Video

• Video Title: The ultimate hand grinder? MILLAB M01 Review
• Channel: The Coffee Chronicler
• Speakers: The Coffee Chronicler
• Duration: 00:19:10

Introduction

This video reviews the MILLAB M01 hand grinder, focusing on its design, performance, and taste comparison to other popular manual grinders like the Easy Preso K Ultra and the Easy Preso Set 6. The reviewer analyzes the grinder's build quality, grinding speed, and the resulting coffee taste to determine its value proposition.

Key Takeaways

• Premium Design and Build: The MILLAB M01 boasts a luxurious design, primarily made of steel and aluminum, with a unique screw-on catch cup. It's heavier than most manual grinders.
• Innovative "Pineapple Burr": The grinder features a novel "pineapple burr" design, claimed to offer a multi-phase grinding process leading to improved consistency. The reviewer notes it produces a grind distribution similar to a flat burr grinder.
• Grind Consistency and Taste: While highly consistent in particle size distribution, the M01's taste profile is described as balanced but not exceptionally unique or "flavor-forward" compared to competitors. The reviewer finds it performs better than the Easy Preso Set 6, especially with medium and light roasts.
• Grind Time and Effort: Grinding requires more effort than some other grinders due to the grinder's weight and straight handle design. Grind times are longer (around 35-60 seconds for 16-20 grams).
• Price and Value: Priced at $350 (with a pre-order discount), the reviewer questions whether the premium price is fully justified by the improved taste and user experience, particularly when compared to the K Ultra and Set 6.