If you’re looking for consistency at espresso-fine grind settings, burr type matters. Compared to conical burrs, flat burr grinders result in a higher level of consistency and generally have better heat retention too.
Finding the best flat burr espresso grinder for your needs, however, can be a bit overwhelming—there’s a lot to choose from. Lucky for you, we’ve collected a few of our absolute favorite flat burr grinders for you to peruse right here.
Eureka Mignon Facile
This Whole Latte Love exclusive grinder has everything you need to grind consistently with ease, plus a price tag that might leave you wondering what the catch is.
(There isn’t one.)
For under $400, you get 50mm flat steel burrs that grind at 1250 rpm quietly. This highly versatile grinder features stepless adjustment, meaning you can easily dial in your grind size for an espresso machine or French press—and everything in between.
Top it off with anti-static technology, single-button operation, and Eureka’s legendary build quality, and you’ve got what just might be the best value in espresso grinders we’ve ever seen.
Ceado Life
Ceado is known for making truly excellent, top-end espresso grinders, and that reputation is well upheld by the Life—Ceado’s most affordable flat burr grinder.
This is a grinder designed for ultimate versatility. Out of the box it comes equipped to function in single-dose or hopper configurations, and its programmable shot buttons allow you to dispense ground coffee whichever way you please—up to two preset timed doses or push-to-start-and-stop.
The top 50mm steel burr is fixed in place while the bottom burr moves when making stepless grind adjustments. This means the top burr is easily removed for cleaning without disturbing your grind setting.
Eureka Mignon Specialita
If you like the idea of the Facile but are looking for a bit more power and programmability, the Eureka Mignon Specialita is the perfect option.
The upgrades begin with 55mm hardened steel burrs that crank out coffee grounds at an impressive 1.8 grams per second—that’s under 10 seconds for a full basket of espresso.
The Specialita also features a vibrant and intuitive touchscreen that allows you to easily program doses in increments of 1/10 of a second.
Like the Facile, the Specialita is almost unbelievably quiet and features Eureka’s patented anti-static technology for clean grinding every time. Available in a veritable rainbow of vibrant colors, the Specialita can be made to match just about any aesthetic.
Ceado E37S
Ceado’s E37S is one of the grinders that helped solidify their reputation as purveyors of the highest-quality espresso grinders around. This NSF-certified behemoth features 83mm stainless steel burrs and a mechanically suspended 500 watt motor that’s 30% quieter than other grinders in its class without sacrificing on power.
The intuitive touchscreen is capable of pre-programming three different doses and also features a manual grinding mode.
Use the micrometric stepless adjustment knob to fine-tune your dialing-in process, or totally unlock the worm gear to make large jumps from espresso to French press grind sizes. The steady-lock burr system ensures your grind stays where you set it, no matter how many shots you brew.
With all of this in mind, it’s no wonder our in-house experts refer to the E37S as “The King” of grinders.
The Best Flat Burr Espresso Grinder For You
You shouldn’t make such a serious investment in your coffee corner without making sure it’s the right move for you. That’s what Coffee Cast is for. Book a one-one-one product demonstration with one of our in-house experts. They’ll walk you through everything the grinder you’re considering can do and answer any questions you might have to help you decide if it’s the best flat burr espresso grinder for you.
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