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EK 43: Why I Don't Talk About My Best Grinder
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- Apr 14, 2026
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Send us Fan Mail I sat down with my Mahlkönig EK 43 grinder and had an honest conversation about why I rarely talk about what might be the best piece of coffee equipment I own. After 12 years with this $3,500 grinder, I've discovered something unsettling: having the absolute best tools doesn't always lead to satisfaction—sometimes it reveals uncomfortable truths about coffee itself. I share my journey through gear acquisition syndrome, from the Baratza Virtuoso to hand grinders and back to th...