I've been using a Braun burr grinder for a couple of years. I bought it for a dollar at a church rummage sale and have always wondered why the course grind never was uniform. There were always large chips and a clumpy powder mixed in which led to grit in the mug, see the pic.
One upside to the french press is the crema you'd get was really nice and espresso-like. The flavor is also great and mellow but the fine powder seeps through the mesh in the plunger. I prefer the press, small pots are quick and the machine's easier to clean than a drip.
Since I really only drink french press coffee, I figured it was time to get a better grinder.



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