Hunting for a burr grinder, budget around $50

#1: Post by **Riceman42** » December 2nd, 2014, 9:35 pm

A friend asked me to give him suggestions for an electric burr grinder around $50. As of now he exclusively brews with an AeroPress (w/ paper filters). I've done some hunting, but for grinders of this price range it is difficult for me to discern what is going to be a decent option. I'm looking for some recommendations.

December 2nd, 2014, 10:49 pm

Decent electric that cheap doesn't exist to my knowledge. About your best bet is a refurbed Baratza Encore $99. Or possibly Capresso 550 Infinity also ~$100. I had the now ~$50 Capresso grinder once years ago, took it back after a day.

Decent grind $50 price point hand grinder really hand grinder.

#3: Post by **benpiff** » December 3rd, 2014, 12:59 am

Second hand Starbucks burr or other rebranded Baratza/Solis should be easy at that price point (Goodwill for less, or eBay), along with the Capresso Infinity. The Capresso has at least one plastic burr though, so I'd probably trust the others more.

December 3rd, 2014, 1:04 am

The infinity isn't plastic, unless there is something new about it.

#5: Post by **benpiff** » December 3rd, 2014, 3:07 pm

I stand corrected, it's been a number of years since I had one, and it replaced an ancient plastic burr'd Cuisinart.

December 3rd, 2014, 4:29 pm

Suspect you meant plastic burr carrier not plastic burrs!

December 3rd, 2014, 8:04 pm

Thanks for the input. I told him to consider investing more and buying a Baratza Encore. I also warned him to be cautious of annoying ceramic burrs often found in hand grinders. They wear down, especially with light roast beans, as did mine on my Porlex Mini.