The tripartite foundation of any coffee enthusiast’s brewing kit is made up of a scale, the brewer of their choice, and a good hand grinder. Of the three, the grinder is arguably the most important. We cannot stress enough just how much of a difference grinding your coffee fresh makes to the way it tastes. There’s really no comparison between freshly ground coffee and pre-ground coffee. Not just any grinder will do though. Naturally, because it is such an integral part of your coffee experience, you’ll want something reliable, consistent and high-quality in a grinder. However, good grinders typically don’t come very cheap. They are, after all, premium products. Fortunately, Mylo Coffee Company has the perfect solution for the budding coffee enthusiast: a fantastic, locally-designed grinder at an affordable price. 

With great specs and an appealing price tag, Mylo’s SG Mini hand grinder is the perfect entry-level grinder for someone trying to get into home brewing. It sports a set of 38mm stainless steel burrs, which can be adjusted in stepped increments of 40 microns. Pair this with over 50 grind settings and you have a versatile hand grinder capable of grinding for extra-fine filter brews, coarse French presses, and everything in between. 

Thanks to a compact, durable, and lightweight aluminium alloy build, the SG Mini is also a perfect travel grinder. Bear in mind that its 25g bean capacity makes it ideal for brewing single cups, but you can always just fill the chamber more than once if you want to make more coffee. Finally, an ergonomic crankshaft, a stylish walnut knob and an easy-to-hold corrugated finish makes the SG Mini pleasant both on the eye and in the hand. 

Between the SG Mini’s asking price, feature set, and sturdy, stylish build, it’s a really great choice for a first grinder or travel option that’s high-quality, aesthetic and affordable all at once. 

Mylo SG Mini hand grinder features

• Compact, lightweight design - great for travel
• Made of durable aluminium alloy
• Stylish design and sleek matte black anodized finish
• Ergonomic crankshaft and walnut handle
• Comes with specialised burr cleaning brush

Mylo SG Mini hand grinder specifications

• Materials: aluminium alloy, stainless steel, silicon, walnut
• Size (W x H): 50 x 127mm; 157mm handle
• Weight: 380g
• Capacity: 25g
• Burrs: 38mm, conical, stainless steel
• Grind settings: ~50
• Grind adjustment resolution: 30 microns