One of the simplest ways to make better coffee at home

If you're looking to get more flavour from your coffee, investing in a grinder is one of the best places to start.

Grinding your coffee just before you brew helps preserve the delicate aromas and flavours that make every coffee unique. Once coffee is ground, it begins to lose its freshness, so grinding only what you need can make a noticeable difference in every cup.

The good news is you don't need to spend a fortune. Choosing the right grinder simply depends on how you like to make your coffee.

Great coffee starts with a consistent grind.

If your coffee grounds vary in size, some particles will brew too quickly while others take longer. The result is a cup that can taste both bitter and sour at the same time.

A good grinder produces evenly sized grounds, helping the coffee extract more consistently and giving you a smoother, more balanced cup every time.

If you're buying a coffee grinder, we'd always recommend choosing a burr grinder.

Rather than chopping the beans, burr grinders gently crush them between two abrasive surfaces, creating a much more even grind. Most burr grinders also allow you to adjust the grind size, making them suitable for everything from espresso to French press.

Blade grinders work more like a small blender, using spinning blades to break the beans into pieces.

They're often more affordable, but because they produce uneven coffee grounds, it's much harder to achieve a balanced extraction. This can lead to coffee that's either over-extracted (bitter) or under-extracted (sour).

Both can produce excellent coffee.

Electric burr grinders are quick, convenient and ideal if you make coffee every day or brew several cups at a time. They're a great choice if speed and consistency are your priorities.

Hand grinders use the same burr grinding principle but are powered by you.

They're compact, quiet and perfect for travelling or brewing coffee away from home. They also tend to offer excellent value, making them a brilliant option if you're just starting your coffee journey.

If you're deciding between upgrading your coffee machine or buying a grinder, we'd choose the grinder first.

Freshly grinding your coffee gives you greater control over flavour and helps you experience the unique character of every origin. Whether you're brewing a rich espresso or a delicate V60, a consistent grind allows the coffee's natural flavours to shine.