Grinder Dilemma: Pour Over vs. Espresso
This is worth savoring: A seasoned brewer with a ritual that blends pour over and espresso is weighing their next grinder purchase. After years of relying on the Baratza Encore, the inevitable wear and tear of plastic parts—especially the burr ring holder—has sparked a search for a more durable solution. Enter the Flair Signature, a contender that promises precision and longevity. But with a $600 budget and a split focus between pour over and espresso, the question isn’t just about performance—it’s about balance. Pour over aficionados know that consistency is king. The Kalita 185 demands a uniform grind to extract…
