What is Grinder?
Built-in burr grinders grind fresh per cup.
Short answer
A machine plus a separate burr grinder often beats an all-in-one at the same price.
Grinder when buying a coffee maker
Built-in burr grinders grind fresh per cup.
Why it matters: Fresh-ground is the single biggest taste upgrade; blade 'grinders' chop unevenly.
Look for: A machine plus a separate burr grinder often beats an all-in-one at the same price.
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