-
Yes definitely a grinder, most importantly it will get much more flavour out of your coffee when you grind immediately before brewing, but also it will allow you to play with different methods. Stovetop needs to be fine, filter a bit coarser and cafetière quite coarse.
My recommendation would be an electric grinder as manual can become a bit of a chore if you’re more interested in the result than the process. Make sure it’s a burr grinder and not a blade chopper. Your budget would get you the silver Wilfa Svart which is all you would ever need if you don’t get into espresso.
Or my other go-to is this one. It’s less sturdy and makes a racket but it gets the job done.
https://www.johnlewis.com/de-longhi-kg79-coffee-grinder/p507144
Stevethecoffee-
@StevePeel I am tempted by a grinder and those that you linked look good, cheers. I just use an aero press at work which is 5 days a week - would I notice a benefit grinding my week's coffee on a Sunday and taking it in rather than just getting a bag every 2 weeks? Especially if the bag is ground quite freshly anyway. Not sure if I want to buy one which I'll only use Saturday/Sunday
Edit - just seen you're not too far away in Northampton. I normally get my stuff from Frazer's in Sheffield but happy to mix it up a bit. What is the lfgss code please and I'll try a few bags :)
bobble
Noob question.
I like a nice cup of coffee at home. Have been using a cafetière for years but OH broke ours a couple of days ago.
I don’t know my salt when it comes to coffee, and don’t drink a huge amount, but need something to make coffee with. What should I go for?
Don’t need espresso, make small quantities, like deliciousness, don’t want to spend a fortune... Up to £100.
Whatdya reckon? There’s so much choice! Grinder? Aero press? Drippy thing? Another cafetière? And coffee supply for someone who doesn’t drink loads?
Thanks coffee experts...