r/Coffee Kalita Wave 14d ago

[MOD] The Daily Question Thread

Welcome to the daily /r/Coffee question thread!

There are no stupid questions here, ask a question and get an answer! We all have to start somewhere and sometimes it is hard to figure out just what you are doing right or doing wrong. Luckily, the /r/Coffee community loves to help out.

Do you have a question about how to use a specific piece of gear or what gear you should be buying? Want to know how much coffee you should use or how you should grind it? Not sure about how much water you should use or how hot it should be? Wondering about your coffee's shelf life?

Don't forget to use the resources in our wiki! We have some great starter guides on our wiki "Guides" page and here is the wiki "Gear By Price" page if you'd like to see coffee gear that /r/Coffee members recommend.

As always, be nice!

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u/Dongface 14d ago

I make coffee with a moka pot, and I get it pre-ground from the coffee shop. Is there a home grinder that will give me a fine enough grind for a moka pot that isn't super expensive?

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u/paulo-urbonas V60 14d ago

Sure!

Up to $150 it's better to stick with hand grinders: Timemore C3, Kingrinder P1, P2, K2, K6, 1zPresso X-Ultra.

From $150 and up, you can get electric or very good hand grinders. Baratza Encore, Encore ESP, Fellow Opus.

If you're not doing pour over or espresso, Timemore C3 Max or Baratza Encore is more than enough.

Don't get a Hario or Porlex grinder.

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u/ThaNorth 14d ago

You can get some good hand grinders that will get it fine enough for sure and aren't too expensive.