A good burr grinder is a truly essential piece of kit in the home coffee brewer’s arsenal. There really is no contest between pre-ground and freshly ground coffee when it comes to flavour. Today’s coffee devotee has more options than ever when it comes to choosing a good hand grinder, but finding great specs at great prices can be a little tricky. Fortunately, Mylo Coffee Company has made it its mission to provide premium, locally-designed hand grinders to South Africa’s coffee enthusiasts at reasonable prices. 

The SG Pro is Mylo’s flagship hand grinder, and while a little pricier than its smaller family members, it delivers a totally appropriate bang for the extra buck. For starters, the SG Pro features a significantly larger set of conical burrs than either the SG Mini or SG1. At 48mm, these titanium-coated stainless steel burrs are beefy enough to churn through beans at pace for filter brews, and are even espresso capable (though bear in mind that grinding for espresso by hand can be a humbling experience no matter how large your grinder’s burrs are). And, thanks to a grind adjustment resolution of 20 microns and more than a hundred stepped grind settings, the SG Pro allows for plentiful and precise calibration. 

The SG Pro sports a greater bean capacity than the other members of its cohort too, with room enough for 45g of beans in its chamber. That’s more than enough for at least two cups of coffee, even if they’re liberally dosed, and makes for an even three cups if you really aim for max capacity. And, despite the upgraded capacity, the SG Pro nevertheless sports an elegantly compact and portable build (though it’s certainly bulkier than its smaller relatives), so it’s still a decent option as a travel grinder. 

With a great look, impressive specs, and a durable, lightweight build, the SG Pro is a premium grinder that won’t break the bank.

Mylo SG Pro hand grinder features

• Made of durable aluminium alloy
• Stylish design and sleek matte black anodized finish
• No-slip silicone grip
• Ergonomic crankshaft and walnut handle
• Comes with specialised burr cleaning brush

Mylo SG Pro hand grinder specifications

• Materials: aluminium alloy, stainless steel, silicon, walnut
• Size (W x H): 57 x 150mm; 179mm handle
• Weight: 600g
• Capacity: 45g
• Burrs: 48mm, conical, titanium-coated stainless steel
• Grind settings: ~100
• Grind adjustment resolution: 15 microns