We're pleased to have Steve Rhinehart, the brand lead for Prima Coffee, back again this week in Part 2 of our discussion about getting started with manual brewing. We're talking about grinders, scales, kettles and other devices you might want to pick up, at varying price points, to get started in manual brewing at home.


Hand Grinders

Budget - Hario Skerton, Hario Mini Mill Slim
Medium - Top End - Knock Feldgrind, Orphan Espresso Lido 3

Electric Grinders

Budget - Capresso Infinity, Bodum Bistro, Baratza Encore
Medium - Baratza Virtuoso, Baratza Preciso, Breville Smart Grinder
Top End - Mahlkoenig EK43, Baratza Forte BG, Baratza Vario

Scales

Budget - AWS AMW-SC-2KG
Medium - Brewista, Hario VST-2000B, Jennings CJ4000
Top End - Acaia Pearl

Kettles

Budget - Level Kettle, BonaVita Stovetop, Hario Buono
Medium - Bonavita Variable Temp, Hario Buono Electric
Top End - Copper Buono, Monarch Methods

Thermometers

Budget - Digital Thermometers
Medium - ThermoPop
Top End - Thermapen

Other Resources

Steve's Burr Grinder Basics Article
DCILY Holiday Guide
Abandon Coffee Holiday Guide
Prima Holiday Guide
Able Brewing

About Steve Rhinehart:

Brand Lead for Prima Coffee
Occasional barista for Quills Coffee
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