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Why the Budget KINGrinder P1 Hand Grinder Is Exciting preview image

Context

  • Hario Slim: long-time budget champ (~30 GBP), ceramic burrs, poor alignment
  • KINGrinder P1: same price (33 GBP), metal burrs, surprisingly good build quality

Particle Analysis

  • KINGrinder produces more fines than Comandante but far fewer large boulders than Hario
  • Fewer boulders = more even extraction

Blind Tasting Results

  • Hario: thinnest, most astringent
  • KINGrinder: balanced, pleasant, few complaints
  • Comandante: best overall but 7x the price

Espresso Test

  • Possible but not a strength. Acidic, lacking sweetness and body.

Key Insight

"We obsess over fines, but at this level, boulders matter more." "I'm happy I can recommend a 33-pound grinder to coffee beginners."

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