Best Coffee Grinders for Cold Brew (2026)
by barotips editorial team Β· π¨π¦ Canada edition
Cold brew uses the coarsest grind in the lineup: 1300-1500 Β΅m, like coarse sea salt. The 12-18 hour brew time is very forgiving, but too-fine grind causes over-extraction and bitter notes. Any burr grinder that reaches French press setting can grind for cold brew, just go one or two clicks coarser.
What we looked for
- Burr grinder reaching coarsest 30+ setting
- Burr type does not matter much (steep is long)
- Capacity for 100+ g batch (cold brew uses lots of coffee)
- Easy to clean (coffee oils accumulate at coarse setting)
- Available on Amazon.ca
Cold brew grind reference
Coldest brew = coarsest grind. See ratios and steep time.
What grind size for my brew method?
Pick a brew method and see the recommended grind size in microns, plus dose and brew time.
Grind size
Medium
Burr particle size
600-800 Β΅m
Dose / ratio
1:16 ratio (15 g / 240 g water)
Brew time
3-4 min total
Tip: Adjust finer if draining too fast, coarser if too slow.
Our picks
Ranked by overall fit for this use case. Prices verified on 2026-05-26.
- #1Best Overall
Baratza Encore
Around CAD 220(as of today)
Best for: The default cold brew home grinder. Handles 100 g batches easily.
- Burr: 38 mm conical steel
- 40 settings reaching coarsest cold brew
- 230 g hopper
- Quiet
- Replaceable burrs
- #2Best Value
OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder
Around CAD 150(as of today)
Best for: Budget cold brew makers who want easy batch dosing.
- Burr: 40 mm conical steel
- 15 settings reaching coarsest cold brew
- Tilted dose container
- Timed dosing
- Removable bean hopper
- #3
Hario Skerton Pro Manual
Around CAD 85(as of today)
Best for: Cottage cold brew makers who want a hand-grinder for one-batch weekends.
- Burr: 38 mm ceramic conical (manual)
- Adjustable click positions
- 100 g glass jar dose collector
- Travel portable
- Manual reaches cold-brew coarse setting
- #4
Capresso Infinity Plus
Around CAD 140(as of today)
Best for: Daily-brew users who occasionally make cold brew batches.
- Burr: conical steel
- 16 settings reaching cold brew coarse
- Quiet operation
- Large bean hopper
- Easy clean
- #5
Bodum Bistro Burr Grinder
Around CAD 130(as of today)
Best for: Renters who want one grinder for both press pot and cold brew.
- Burr: 38 mm conical steel
- 12 settings (just reaches cold brew)
- Built-in timer
- Quiet
- Stylish for kitchen counter
- #6Best Premium
Fellow Opus All-Purpose
Around CAD 250(as of today)
Best for: Coffee enthusiasts who make cold brew alongside pour-over and espresso.
- Burr: 40 mm conical steel
- 41 grind settings
- Single-dose hopper for 100 g batches
- Static-reducing design
- Premium aesthetic
Side-by-side comparison
Scroll horizontally on narrow screens. Highlighted row is current price.
| Spec | #1Baratza Encore Best Overall | #2OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder Best Value | #3Hario Skerton Pro Manual | #4Capresso Infinity Plus | #5Bodum Bistro Burr Grinder | #6Fellow Opus All-Purpose Best Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Around CAD 220 | Around CAD 150 | Around CAD 85 | Around CAD 140 | Around CAD 130 | Around CAD 250 |
| Burr | 38 mm conical steel | 40 mm conical steel | 38 mm ceramic conical (manual) | conical steel | 38 mm conical steel | 40 mm conical steel |
| 40 settings reaching coarsest cold brew | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 230 g hopper | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Quiet | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Replaceable burrs | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 15 settings reaching coarsest cold brew | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tilted dose container | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Timed dosing | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Removable bean hopper | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Adjustable click positions | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 100 g glass jar dose collector | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Travel portable | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Manual reaches cold-brew coarse setting | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 16 settings reaching cold brew coarse | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Quiet operation | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Large bean hopper | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Easy clean | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 12 settings (just reaches cold brew) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Built-in timer | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stylish for kitchen counter | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 41 grind settings | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Single-dose hopper for 100 g batches | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Static-reducing design | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Premium aesthetic | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
- Cold brew grind: how coarse?
- Coarsest setting. Like coarse sea salt. On Baratza Encore, settings 35-40. On Fellow Opus, settings 35-41. Adjust 1-2 clicks finer if your cold brew tastes weak after 18 hrs.
- How much coffee for cold brew?
- 1:8 to 1:5 concentrate ratio. For a 1 L batch: 125-200 g coarse-ground coffee + 1 L cold water, steep 12-18 hr. Dilute concentrate 1:1 to taste.
- Can I use blade grinder for cold brew?
- Sort of. Blade grinders produce inconsistent particle sizes; some too fine (causes over-extraction). Cold brew is more forgiving than other brew methods, but a burr grinder upgrades the taste noticeably.
- Why does my cold brew taste sour?
- Under-extracted. Either grind too coarse (try 2 clicks finer) or brew time too short (extend to 16-18 hr).
- Should I get a finer-grinder for cold brew specifically?
- No. Your daily-use grinder works. Cold brew is the easiest brew method on grinders; any burr grinder reaching coarse setting handles it.