Niche Zero Coffee Grinder

£549.00

In my opinion, the best way to start the day is with a good cup of coffee – especially as the mornings get darker and colder over winter. I’ve tested out many coffee machines, grinders and accessories over the years, and so was super excited to put the Niche Zero Coffee Grinder to the test. Niche Coffee was founded in 2014, on a mission to bring freshly ground coffee to the everyday user with home appliances that help you get the perfect cup of coffee every time. The company noticed that most coffee grinders were for commercial use, and so developed a range of coffee grinders that dealt with many of the problems such as noise and coffee retention for a better at-home coffee grounding experience.

When first opening the Niche Coffee Grinder you can’t help but notice how premium it feels. Each component looks sleek, with a monochrome exterior accented by some nice wooden touches. If I had seen the appliance in a friend's kitchen, I’m not sure I’d have immediately thought that it was a coffee grinder as its exterior is nothing like the grinders I’ve seen before. However, the lightweight, yet sturdy feeling grinder sits compactly on a side or coffee bar ready to serve all your grinding needs.

To use the grinder, you just pop open the lid, adjust the grinding setting to your preferred needs, pour in your pre-measured coffee beans, and then close the lid and you’re ready to grind. One of the big perks of the coffee grinder is that you can completely adjust the grinder to suit a variety of coffee types. This can range from coarse to fine, and include espresso and even filter drip coffee. I personally prefer filter coffee, so I just moved the grinder to within the filter coffee range and gave it a go. Once the lid is closed, you just flick the on switch and the coffee is ground within seconds.

One thing I will note is that the grinder doesn’t hold a super large amount of coffee, and instead is more of a single-shot design. This means that for filter coffee, especially when making enough for a few people in the office, I did have to do a few batches. This isn’t a bad thing as it ensures you are always using freshly ground coffee but might be something to note if you drink large amounts at once. Plus, this is part of the non-commercial aspect of the Niche ranges, as you are forced to ground fresh every time for an always great taste. Plus, you can’t get anything better than the smell of freshly ground beans!

In terms of components, the Niche Zero is built with a 63mm conical burr which is designed to deliver a top-quality grind every time. This is what helps the Niche Zero achieve its ‘zero retention’ design. Part of Niche Zero’s purpose is to stop coffee from being wasted by being retained in your grinder, so it uses a conical burr and straight-through design. This leaves zero retention behind, and ensures you get out everything you put into the coffee grinder.

So would I recommend the Niche Zero Coffee Grinder? If you’re a big fan of ground coffee and take your daily coffee ritual seriously then yes, absolutely! Whilst, it is pricey, the coffee grinder looks great on your kitchen side, makes grinding your coffee a breeze and means there’s basically zero waste. However, if you are making larger amounts of coffee, or aren’t super fussy about how you like your coffee to be ground it may be a little too pricey to be worth it. Due to the high price point, this would be ideal as a gift for a loved one who may not want to splurge on it for themselves and so it would make a lovely and thoughtful gift.

Pros:

  • Zero retention design so you lose very little coffee with each grinding session
  • Compact, sleek and stylish design making a great addition to any kitchen side or coffee bar
  • Fully adjustable grinding setting to pick your perfect grind size

Cons:

  • Luxury price point which may not be affordable for the average coffee drinker