My grinder died on a Tuesday, so I used a $12 mortar and pestle for a week, was it better or worse?

Uma Martin · 2026-09-16T05:50:02.232801+00:00

I ground beans by hand all week after my Baratza gave out and honestly some cups tasted more even but it took 8 minutes each morning, so I keep going back and forth on whether to buy a new electric one or just commit to the stone.

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My grinder died on a Tuesday, so I used a $12 mortar and pestle for a week, was it better or worse? | Coffee Enthusiasts - Opinions Matter