Best Coffee Grinders to Buy Now. 2025 Edition

From Small Batch Coffee Roasters,  your trusted partner for award-winning coffee, home-brewing essentials, and proud official seller of Baratza products (with a guaranteed price match!).

If you’re ready to upgrade your morning coffee ritual this year, a quality grinder is the best investment you can make. Buying whole beans and grinding at home keeps your coffee fresher for longer. So, whether you’re just starting out or fine-tuning your espresso setup, here are our top three picks for 2025, each one tested, trusted, and built to bring out the best in your beans.

Best for the Novice; Baratza Encore ESP 

RRP: £159.95
If you’re new to grinding fresh or want a simple, reliable upgrade from pre-ground coffee, the Encore ESP is the perfect entry point. It’s easy to use, compact, and more capable than most “starter” grinders out there.

Why we like it

The Encore ESP hits that sweet spot between ease and precision. It’s refreshingly straightforward, twist the dial, pick your grind, and you’re away. But unlike many entry-level grinders, it’s been fine-tuned for espresso, so you’ll actually get consistent, fine grinds that work beautifully with home machines.
We also love that it can swap between espresso and filter with ease, no drama, no fuss. It’s built to last, simple to clean, and just does the job well.

Best for you if:

You’re taking your first step into espresso or manual brewing and want a grinder that’s forgiving, solid, and easy to live with.

Best All-Rounder for the Home Barista; Baratza Vario

RRP: £349.95
If you brew across multiple methods, espresso one day, Chemex the next, the Baratza Vario is the all-round workhorse. It’s got real precision without feeling overcomplicated, making it ideal for anyone who loves to experiment.

Why we like it

The Vario feels like a true home barista’s tool, thoughtful, tactile, and consistent. The ceramic flat burrs give a wonderfully uniform grind, so you can expect balanced, sweet brews no matter your method. We love the micro and macro adjustment levers, you can dial in espresso with exact precision, or shift to pour-over range in seconds.
It’s a grinder that rewards curiosity. Once you get to know it, you’ll find it unlocks a whole new level of control over your coffee.

Best for you if:

You enjoy exploring different brew styles and want one grinder that can genuinely do it all.

Best for Espresso Purists; Baratza Sette 30

RRP: £249.95
For those who live for the perfect shot, and don’t mind getting hands-on to achieve it.  The Baratza Sette 30 is your new best friend. It’s fast, precise, and purpose-built for espresso.

Why we like it

We love how direct the Sette 30 feels,  beans go in, fluffy espresso-ready grounds come out fast. Its unique straight-through design keeps grind retention incredibly low, so every dose is fresh. The adjustments are clear and precise, making it easy to fine-tune your shot, even if you’re chasing the tiniest flavour tweaks.
It’s one of those grinders that makes you feel more connected to the process, like you’re really pulling the strings behind that perfect extraction.

Best for you if:

You’re serious about espresso, want fast, consistent performance, and appreciate a design built with purpose.

Why Buy from Small Batch Coffee Roasters?

• We’re an official Baratza partner, so your warranty and support are fully backed.
• We offer a guaranteed price match
• Every grinder we sell is 230V UK-ready, no adapters or headaches.
• And most importantly; we’re coffee people first. If you need help choosing, dialling in, or troubleshooting, we’re always happy to chat beans, burrs, and brew ratios.

Final Thoughts

So, which grinder will you pick?

• Encore ESP 230V – friendly, reliable, and perfect for learning.

• Baratza Vario – versatile, precise, and ideal for multi-method brewers.

• Sette 30 – fast, focused, and built for espresso lovers.

• Whichever you choose, you’ll be giving your coffee the respect it deserves,  freshly ground, perfectly extracted, and brewed to bring out every note.

Explore the full Baratza range at Small Batch Coffee Roasters.