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Hand Grinders for Filter Coffee

Orphan Espresso Fixie and Apex are manual options for pour-over and other filter brewing. Choose by travel weight, counter space and your preferred brewing method.

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Filter coffee

Orphan Espresso Fixie

Orphan Espresso Fixie Hand Grinder
Photo: Prima Coffee

Why we picked it

The starting hand grinder on Prima. Prima describes 47 mm hardened steel conical burrs, a body under eight inches, and a weight under one pound, which makes it easy to travel with.

$140.00

Prima Coffee price, checked Nov 6, 2026

What we like

  • 47 mm hardened steel conical burrs, per Prima Coffee
  • Prima lists it at under eight inches and under one pound

What to know

  • A hand grinder takes time and consistency. An electric pick is easier for daily filter coffee at home.
Burrs
47 mm hardened steel conical
Size
Under eight inches; under one pound
Prima price
$140.00

Details from Prima Coffee's Fixie page, checked Nov 5, 2026.

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Filter coffee

Orphan Espresso Apex

Orphan Espresso Apex Manual Grinder
Photo: Prima Coffee

Why we picked it

The top hand-grinder pick on Prima. Prima highlights large flat burrs and notes that it has no motor, so it sits below the price of electric grinders with a similar burr idea.

$477.06

Prima Coffee price, checked Nov 6, 2026

What we like

  • Large flat burrs, per Prima Coffee

What to know

  • You turn this by hand. It is a splurge compared with the Fixie.
Burrs
Large flat burrs, per Prima
Power
Manual, no motor
Prima price
$477.06

Details from Prima Coffee's Apex page, checked Nov 5, 2026.

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