Stepped grinders

68 models match stepped grinders in the Brew & Rate catalogue.

By brand, 13 are from 1Zpresso, 8 are from Timemore, 7 are from Baratza and 5 are from Comandante.

By burr, 58 use conical burrs and 9 use flat burrs.

By form factor, 39 are hand portable and 29 are electric countertop.

Median burr size is 40 mm, from 33 mm (Dedica Arte KG521) to 64 mm (Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2).

Median retention is 0.5 g, from 0.1 g (K-Ultra) to 2 g (Rocky SD).

The lowest retention here is 0.1 g, for the K-Ultra.

35 of the 68 have single-dosing.

1 of the 68 has grind-by-weight.

All 68 are stepped.

Median hopper capacity is 200 g, from 20 g (Q Air) to 450 g (Forte BG).

By origin, 20 are built in China, 17 are built in Taiwan and 6 are built in Germany.

Prices run from €25 to €650, with a median of €167.

The JavaPresse Manual Coffee Grinder is the most affordable at €25; the Baratza Forte AP tops the range at €650.

This spec is recorded for 151 of the 162 grinders catalogued so far.