9 Best Coffee Grinders for Cold Brew in 2024

If you’re a cold brew coffee fan looking for a new grinder, you’re in the right place. The nine best options for you are coming right up in this guide.

Having checked out tons of coffee grinders, I’ve picked the Fellow Opus as the best option for cold brew coffee. Because its versatile, affordable, and quiet.

Fellow Opus: Best Overall

• Price: $
• Grind quality: Very adaptable but not super fine
• Capacity: 110 g
• Burr info: 40 mm conical, stainless steel
• Best for: All levels, but not super pros
• Best for coffee type:
  • Espresso, pour-over, filter coffee, Aeropress, French press, moka pot, cold brew
• Warranty: 1 year

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This might not apply to everyone though, so make sure to read about the rest of my top nine as well.

They’re coming right up. 

Top 9 Cold Brew Coffee Grinders

You can discover the best nine coffee grinders in each of their categories below.

• Best overall: Fellow Opus
• Best premium model: Weber EG-1 Flat
• Best for under $100/best budget option: Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic
• Best for under $50/strictest budget option: Hamilton Beach
• Best manual grinder: 1Zpresso JX-Pro-S
• Best budget manual grinder: Timemore Chestnut C2
• Best premium manual grinder: Comandante C40 Nitro Blade Grinder
• Best for UK and Europe: Fellow Ode Gen 2
• Best for Australia: Breville Smart Grinder Pro

The Best Grinders for Cold Brew Coffee

Here’s a look at each of those coffee grinders in more detail.

#1 Best Overall – Fellow Opus

Price	$
Grind quality	Very adaptable but not super fine
Capacity	110 g
Burr info	40 mm conical, stainless steel
Best for	All levels, but not super pros
Best for coffee type	Cold brew, French press, espresso, pour over, filter coffee, Aeropress, moka pot
Warranty	1 year

The best option for most cold brew coffee grinder fans is going to be the Fellow Opus. You’ll be able to pick up this amazing coffee grinder for a low price, so the value for money is quite exceptional.

Firstly, it’s really easy to use. All you need to do is pick a setting and get grinding. And when you start the grind, the sound is very quiet which is a good signifier of a solid build quality. 

The grind quality is pretty good as well. The Fellow Opus uses 40 mm conical burrs which are, of course, not the biggest in the world. But thanks to some good tuning, they still manage to make a great medium-coarse grind which is perfect for a cold brew.

I probably wouldn’t recommend using this for an elite cup of espresso as it’s not quite accurate enough to make a very even, fine grind (although it will still make a pretty good cup). But of course, for the likes of cold brew, French press and filter coffee, it’ll be perfect.

The beauty of how easy this grinder is to use is that it’s going to be a suitable option for any home users, no matter their experience level. And the low price point contributes to that accessibility a lot as well. 

The bean hopper size isn’t massive at 110 g (enough for a little over 10 cups of coffee), but this is only going to be an issue for a small group of people.

So with all those benefits and that lack of issues, I hope you can see how I think this is the perfect coffee grinder for most people trying to make cold brew. 

#2 Best Premium Model – Weber EG-1 Flat

Price	$$$
Grind quality	Effectively perfect at all levels
Capacity	N/A
Burr info	80 mm flat
Burr info	Very high quality stainless steel, professionals
Best for coffee type	Cold brew, espresso, pour over, filter coffee, Aeropress, French press, moka pot, drip coffee, Turkish
Warranty	1 year

What’s the best coffee grinder in the business? It’s hard to say once and for all, but the Weber EG-1 flat burr grinder is definitely up there.

Endorsed by James Hoffman, this grinder has 80 mm flat burrs which will make light work of just about any type of coffee drink. 

So whether you want Turkish coffee or French press, the EG-1 will be perfect. And, of course, the same can be said of the medium grind for cold brew. 

This grinder is incredibly well built as well. It feels super sturdy and that gives me confidence that it would last for a long time. 

Note that this is a single dose coffee grinder. This is designed to keep the coffee as fresh as possible but it will be no good if you want to grind up a lot of coffee at a time.

Of course, spending this much money on a coffee grinder just for cold brew is probably going to be a little excessive. This is going to be a good option for more experienced coffee makers looking to make a few different types of coffee drinks.

The high quality would probably be wasted on beginners. So at least, only go for the Titan if you have some experience at home. Even then, I’d say it might be a better option for professionals working in cafes.

#3 Best Under $100/Best Budget Option – Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic

Price	$
Grind quality	Fair for medium and coarse grind
Capacity	225 g
Burr info	N/A conical, stainless steel
Best for	Beginners
Best for coffee type	Cold brew, French press, filter coffee, moka pot, drip coffee
Warranty	18 months

It’s possible to make a good cup of cold brew coffee with a grinder under $100. That comes in the form of the Cuisinart Supreme Grind.

This grinder has stainless steel conical burrs which are pretty good for grinding up your coffee evenly and to the medium level required from cold brew.

It’s not going to be as even a grind as you’d get from the likes of the Weber EG-1 but for the price, the quality here is good. 

The downside to the stainless steel burrs is that they get dull over time.

The bean capacity of this machine is also great. It is 225 g, enough for over 20 cups of coffee.

You’ll also get 18 months of warranty with the Supreme Grind which is six more than you’d get with most coffee grinders.

So with all that in mind, the Cuisinart Supreme Grind is definitely the best coffee grinder for cold brew under $100. It’d be a fine addition to the kitchen of any beginners or home users with a medium level of experience.

#4 Best Under $50/Strictest Budget Option – Hamilton Beach Coffee Grinder

Price	$
Grind quality	Uneven grind so okay for more coarse drinks
Capacity	125 g
Burr info	N/A conical, stainless steel
Best for	Beginners
Best for coffee type	Cold brew, French press, filter coffee
Warranty	1 year

Believe it or not, there are some electric coffee grinders out there for less than $50. And I think the best one for cold brew is the Hamilton Beach.

It has conical burrs which are okay for medium and coarse grinds. But the grind isn’t particularly even which could have an affect 

In general, the quality of the coffee grind from the Hamilton Beach isn’t going to be as good as any of my other recommendations today. 

Another issue with this budget grinder is that it feels pretty flimsy. It might break easily if you don’t look after it. Plus, the low build quality means that grinding is a little loud. Make sure to think about this if you’re concerned about waking up your housemates!

Personally, I wouldn’t recommend spending this little on a coffee grinder. But if you are on a very strict budget and don’t mind an impact on the taste of your cold brew then you could still check out the Hamilton Beach. 

It will still output a reasonable cup of cold brew coffee. The fact that you can do that for under $50 is pretty impressive in itself. But I’d still only recommend this coffee grinder to beginners.

#5 Best Manual Coffee Grinder – 1Zpresso JX-Pro-S

Price	$
Grind quality	Adaptable, very high
Capacity	30 g
Burr info	48 mm conical, stainless steel
Best for	Anyone
Best for coffee type	Cold brew, French press, espresso, pour over, filter coffee, Aeropress, moka pot
Warranty	1 year

If you want to grind your coffee beans for cold brew on the move, a manual coffee grinder will be a great option for you. My top pick for this is the 1Zpresso JX-Pro-S.

This coffee grinder offers excellent value for money. Its quality is higher than a bunch of more expensive grinders.

Part of that quality is the large burrs. They’re 48 mm in size which is really large for a manual grinder. This means you’ll get an all-round good quality grind so your cold brew coffee will taste great. 

The JX-Pro-S feels good quality as well. It’ll likely be durable which is great news for the more rugged explorers out there.

It is a little large though, so make sure you’ve got enough room in your suitcase! 

You can certainly find cheaper manual grinders than the JX-Pro-S but it’s absolutely one of the best quality grinders out there at the moment. It’s a great option for all cold brew fans who want a change from electric grinders and are willing to pay for the best quality. 

#6 Best Budget Manual Grinder – Timemore Chestnut C2

Price	$
Grind quality	Adaptable, consistent
Capacity	25 g
Burr info	38 mm conical, stainless steel
Best for	Anyone
Best for coffee type	Cold brew, French press, espresso, pour over, filter coffee, Aeropress, moka pot
Warranty	1 year

Manual grinders that are great for cold brew coffee don’t need to cost a lot of money. The Timemore Chestnut C2 proves that.

This budget manual grinder comes with 38 mm conical burrs which are rather large for a manual grinder. That’s plenty for a cold brew grind. 

You won’t get as good a quality grind with them than you will with my overall top manual grinder pick. But the difference won’t be too noticeable if it’s just cold brew you’re looking to make. 

The C2 doesn’t look like a cheap grinder either. It has a pretty cool modern, minimal aesthetic about it that I really like. 

One downside is that the bean hopper is rather small at 25 g. So you’ll only be able to grind up three cups of coffee at most (or more likely two).

But this is only a minor issue for what is actually a very good coffee grinder for the price overall. 

#7 Best Premium Manual Grinder – Comandante C40 Nitro Blade Grinder

Price	$$$
Grind quality	Adaptable, very high
Capacity	40g
Burr info	39 mm conical, Nitrogen stainless steel
Best for	Pros, but easy for beginners as well
Best for coffee type	Cold brew, Pour over, espresso, filter coffee, Aeropress, French press, moka pot, Turkish
Warranty	Lifetime

I think the best manual grinder in the world right now is the Comandante C40 Nitro Blade in terms of simple quality.

The 39 mm conical burrs are made out of nitrogen stainless steel. This is some of the highest quality steel available inside a coffee grinder so you know you’re going to get the best grind here. It’ll likely last a lot longer as well, so consider this when you’re budgeting.

They’ll be able to make light work of your medium-coarse grind, delivering the perfect blend for cold brew coffee.

But it’s not just the burrs that have impressed me with the C40. The overall build quality is quite exceptional and the fact that you get limited lifetime warranty goes to show how good it is.

It’s expensive though. So it might be overkill just for making cold brew. The C40 is probably going to be better suited to people looking to make a wide range of coffee drinks.

So if you want to make the best cup of cold brew possible from a manual coffee grinder then the C40 is the best option for you. But remember, it’s going to cost quite a bit of cash.

#8 Best for UK and Europe – Fellow Ode Gen 2

Price	$$
Grind quality	Great for coarse through to fairly fine
Capacity	100 g
Burr info	64 mm flat, stainless steel
Best for (level of expertise)	All home users
Best for coffee type	Cold brew, French press, pour over, filter coffee, Aeropress, moka pot
Warranty	2 years

Fellow are back again in my list with the Ode Gen 2, a fantastic coffee grinder that I’d recommend to anyone based in the UK and the rest of Europe.

This grinder has been personally endorsed by James Hoffman. As such, it’s proving to be really popular in the UK. And I can see why.

There are 64 mm flat burrs here which create a really nice cold brew grind. It’ll also make light work of anything up to French press thanks to some clever settings that are really easy to operate. 

It’s not such a great option for espresso though as it’s not able to get a fine enough grind for that. That helps bring the price down a little anyway.

I like the fact that it’s so quiet too. I found the Ode Gen 2 to be one of the quietest coffee grinders on the market, making it a great option for those with housemates.

If you’re a beginner or an experienced home user in the UK or Europe who wants to make some great cold brew coffee then check out the Fellow Ode Gen 2.

#9 Best for Australia – Breville Smart Grinder Pro

Price	$
Grind quality	Not mega fine but good for coarse
Capacity	510 g
Burr info	50 mm conical, stainless steel
Best for	Beginners and experienced home users
Best for coffee type	Cold brew, espresso, pour over, filter coffee, drip coffee, Aeropress, moka pot, French press
Warranty	1 year

Our Australian cold brew fan readers will love the Smart Grinder Pro from Breville (known as Sage in the UK and some other parts of the world). The company offers great warranty and customer support down under.

This coffee grinder is relatively affordable and it works very well. The 50 mm conical burrs will produce a medium-coarse grind of a great quality so that you can enjoy a cup of cold brew.

It’s also great for espresso, the most popular base of coffee drinks in Australia. 

One of the key benefits of the Smart Grinder Pro is that it has a massive bean hopper. It’ll hold 510 g of coffee which is enough for around 50 cups! You could make a heck of a lot of cold brew at one time with this thing. 

A couple of downsides are that it’s a little loud and it can be confusing to use because of limited settings. Make sure to consider these before you buy it.

But at the end of the day, most Australian cold brew fans are going to like what Breville has to offer here.

Cold Brew Coffee Buying Guide

To help you really make sure you’re buying the right coffee grinder for cold brew coffee, here’s a look at the factors that you should be considering.

If you need some more help with buying a coffee grinder by the time you get to the end of this article then make sure to check out this more extensive guide.

#1 Manual or electric grinder

Electric coffee grinders are more convenient and easy to use. You’ll be able to get more control over your grind with them too. 

But you could also get a manual coffee grinder. The main benefit of these is that they’re portable. So, if you want to go camping, for example, you’d still be able to make a fresh cup of coffee.

It’s possible to spend a lot more money on an electric coffee grinder than a manual one. But the entry level point is about the same for both. 

You’ll be able to make a good cup of cold brew coffee with both manual and electric grinders. 

Electric grinder benefits

• Better control
• Easier to use 

Manual grinder benefits

• More portable 
• Lower price usually

To learn more, read our article on manual or electric coffee grinders.

#2 Burr material

Coffee grinder burrs are generally made out of stainless steel but you will find ceramic burrs from time to time.

Steel will weaken over time, but the speed that this happens will depend on how often you use your grinder and how high quality the steel is. It can be a more affordable option but high quality stainless steel will be much more expensive. 

Ceramic burrs can snap if not used correctly but they don’t tend to wear down in the same way which means that they can last a lot longer overall.

Both ceramic and steel would be fine for making a cup of cold brew coffee.

Steel burr benefits

• Will not snap
• Typically a lower price

Ceramic burr benefits

• Can last a lifetime
• Sharp for fine grinds

To learn more, read our article on steel burr vs ceramic burr.

#3 Flat burrs vs conical burrs vs blade grinders 

There are two main types of burrs (the metal that actually grinds the coffee): flat burrs and conical burrs.

Flat burrs are better for a very fine grind for the likes of espresso and Turkish coffee. They’re also more likely to be expensive.

Conical burrs are more readily available, a little more affordable and more versatile. But they often can’t grind as finely and evenly as flat burrs. These are going to be the best option for cold brew coffee.

There is a third type of coffee grinder that uses blades to shred the coffee. But I wouldn’t recommend using one of these for cold brew coffee. The grind will be too uneven which isn’t ideal. Find out why in the next section.

To learn more, read our article on blade vs burr coffee grinder.

#4 Grind level

Cold brew is best with a medium-coarse grind. A conical burr is probably going to be the best option for the task.

Here’s a look at which types of burrs are best for each type of coffee. 

Just because I’ve put cold brew in the ‘best for conical burr section’ in the table above, it doesn’t mean a flat burr wouldn’t be great too. Either of those types of burrs would be perfect, just make sure to avoid using a blade grinder.

#5 Your budget

Be sure to think about how much you want to spend on your new coffee grinder. There’s no point spending a fortune on a high end grinder if you’re a beginner as you simply won’t get the most out of the product.

But also, it’s important not to spend too little money unless you’re on a really strict budget. Very cheap coffee grinders are generally going to be bad. They won’t get a good medium grind for cold brew coffee.

I’d typically recommend aiming for the following price points (based on your experience level) for a cold brew coffee grinder purchase:

#6 Bean hopper capacity

If you want to make a lot of cold brew coffee at a time then be sure to look out for a coffee grinder with a large bean hopper. You’re going to need around 8-10 g of coffee per drink.

Some coffee grinders (such as the Weber EG-1) are ‘single dose’. With these, you’ll only grind up one serving of coffee at a time. The aim of this is to maximize freshness with every single drink.

#7 Grinder brand

Buying a coffee grinder from a trusted manufacturer will usually result in better quality. You’ll also often find better customer support, which will be great if you do run into an issue.

The downside is that branded coffee grinders can work out more expensive. But I think that investment is going to be worth it for most people.

Here are a few of the best coffee grinder brands to look out for. 

• Krups
• KitchenAid
• Breville
• Barista & Co.
• Monolith
• Option-O
• Fellow
• Cuisinart
• Rancilio

#8 Speed of grind

The sweet spot for your grind speed when making cold brew coffee is around 200-500 RPM.

It’s not essential to get the right speed but it certainly can help as faster grinds mean a more even grind. 

These are the kinds of speeds you should be aiming for. 

I have also heard many people saying that a slow grind means you’ll warm the coffee up and that this will make the coffee taste bad. But in my experience, the taste difference is minimal at worst.

One issue with fast speeds is that your grinder is going to be louder.

To learn more, read our article on grinder speeds.

#9 Quality of life features 

On an electric coffee grinder, you might be able to take advantages of the following features:

• Timer: Shows you in seconds how long your grind has been lasting. 
• Auto stop: Instead of calculating the grind time for yourself, some coffee grinders will grind for the correct amount of time and then stop at just one press of the button.
• Digital interfaces: You should be able to view these features on a display with a lot of coffee grinders.

As you can probably tell, these features will make your grinding life a whole lot easier. They’re good for amateur and professional cold brew fans alike.

#10 Noise level

No matter which type of coffee you’re looking to make, noise level could be an important factor. If you’re concerned about waking up someone in your home then make sure to buy a quiet grinder.

More often than not, premium coffee grinders will be quieter as they are more well built and this means they’ll vibrate less loudly.

Buying something like the Fellow Opus would be a good option to keep things quiet with your morning coffee.

It’s also worth looking into buying a slower grinder if you want to keep the noise down. 

To learn more, read our article on coffee grinder’s noise levels.

Cold Brew Coffee Grinder FAQ

Be sure to check out the following important information before buying your new cold brew coffee grinder.

My Verdict

As we wrap up, let’s take a look at my top three suggestions in comparison:

1. Best Overall – Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder: I’m pretty sure that most people are going to love the Fellow Opus for brewing cold brew coffee. It’s really easy to use and delivers a great grind for a very fair price.

2. Best Premium Option – Weber EG-1 Flat: You might want an even higher quality grind for all coffee types, and if that’s the case, then the Weber EG-1 Flat will be a great option for you.

3. Best Budget Option – Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic: But if budget is more of a concern to you then the Supreme Grind Automatic from Cuisinart will satisfy this while still delivering a great cup of cold brew.

So, the Fellow Opus is going to be the best option for cold brew fans in most parts of the world. And it’s hardly going to ruin your bank account balance too much. 

Fellow Opus: Best Overall

• Price: $
• Grind quality: Very adaptable but not super fine
• Capacity: 110 g
• Burr info: 40 mm conical, stainless steel
• Best for: All levels, but not super pros
• Best for coffee type:
  • Espresso, pour-over, filter coffee, Aeropress, French press, moka pot, cold brew
• Warranty: 1 year

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