# EK 43: Why I Don't Talk About My Best Grinder

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Podcast: [Everyday Beans Podcast - Mostly About Coffee and Other Stuff](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everyday-beans-podcast-mostly-about-coffee-and-other-stuff-7045585)
Published: 2026-04-14T06:00:00+00:00
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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...

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