The Brilliant OXO Gadget I Use for Everything from Meal Prepping to Making Coffee (I Reach for It Every Day!)

When I became a regular coffee drinker, one of the first things I did was revamp my coffee setup. I got a new coffee maker, my mug collection grew extensively (just kidding, it was already large), and I wanted as many cool coffee and tea supplies as I could get. Needless to say, I’m pretty stacked when it comes to coffee accessories. But for a long time, the one tool I was missing was a coffee bean grinder. It really came down to me not being able to choose one, especially when I was reading tons of reviews to find the best fit. Eventually, I ended up adding one to my list from a brand I trusted and loved: the OXO Conical Burr Coffee Grinder. Part of what put me off of freshly ground coffee at home was the storage process, and I liked that this machine made it so simple. So, when my brother surprised me by gifting me with one a few Christmases ago, it totally broadened my coffee routine.

Built for convenience, quality, and efficiency, the Conical Burr Coffee Grinder is a highly customizable device that makes everyday coffee a less daunting task. It’s an all-in-one coffee bean grinder and hopper with 15 coarseness options (not including the micro-settings) and a one-touch start function that remembers the last setting you used. The wide range of grind settings allows you to choose just the right size for all types of coffee from espresso to cold brew. The UV-blocking hopper keeps your coffee beans protected from light and, in addition to serving as built-in storage, it dispenses the ready-to-use ground coffee into a lidded stainless steel cup without a mess. The container holds up to 12 ounces of beans, and the accompanying cup helps to reduce static. Additionally, the grinder’s conical burrs help to keep the coffee grounds uniform and the direct current (DC) motor preserves flavor without overheating the beans. All of these features are packed into a stylish, space-saving design that takes advantage of vertical space without overwhelming your counter.

As someone in a multi-person household with limited kitchen space, I have to get creative with ways to arrange countertop appliances. Adding a bar cart to the kitchen was one of the best home decisions I’ve made because it created room out of nowhere for a mobile beverage station. OXO’s Conical Burr Coffee Grinder fits neatly between my Spärkel carbonator and Wirsh Espresso Machine, and since an outlet is right behind the cart, it’s always ready to use. I wouldn’t call myself a coffee snob by any means, but I’m admittedly a creature of convenience. What I love most about this coffee grinder (other than its vertical design) is how simple it is to use. My everyday coffee routine during the workweek doesn’t change at all, so the one-touch start is a great time-saving feature. However, when I have some extra wiggle room in the morning during the weekend, I like to experiment. Sometimes I’ll use my French press or my supercute sunflower pour-over coffee set from Urban Outfitters. There are mornings when I’m craving an iced latte, and others when I just cram the coffee grounds into a universal Keurig filter without a second thought. The device is also super handy when I need to grind down coffee beans to make espresso for my favorite morning muffins. No matter how I’m brewing or baking, the OXO Conical Burr Coffee Grinder ensures I’ll have the flavors I want, regardless of the method.

Buy: OXO Conical Burr Coffee Grinder, $99.99