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Gemilai Molight G9010B

Grinder · Gemilai

A slim 38mm conical grinder that testing found good for espresso, and not for French press.

Best suited for

  • Gemilai machine owners who want a matched espresso-only grinder from our review
  • espresso and brew coffee on one grinder — its range runs to French press from the specification
  • grinding straight into the portafilter — it has a holder or fork from the specification
  • a first burr grinder on a modest budget from the specification

Consider another option if

  • Hands-on testing found the coarsest setting too fine for pour-over or French press from our review

Why: A compact 38mm conical grinder with low retention that hands-on testing found good for espresso. The same testing found it too fine at its coarsest for pour-over or French press, contrary to the listing.

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