Coffee grind size and consistency matter. We tested a bunch of coffee grinders to find those capable of crafting the perfect brew. Two stood out as the best.

The SCA list is excellent but not infallible, which I realized as soon as I saw the huge box for the Café Specialty Grind and Brew, an exciting machine made by GE that has a built-in coffee grinder.

If you’re on a budget, then the Breville (Sage) Dose Control Pro is the perfect coffee grinder for you. It’s just $159, which might seem like a lot of money, but coffee grinders can very ...