Can a Budget Grinder Actually Pull Decent Espresso? I Tested the Viesimple Gen 4 to Find Out
Can a budget grinder actually pull decent espresso? Short answer: yes — within limits. After buying and testing the Viesimple Gen 4 myself, it pulled genuinely good espresso with medium-to-dark roasts (grind settings 10–18) — solid body, real crema, and more than enough clarity for milk drinks or an americano. It falls short only on […]
Fellow Ode Gen 2 Review: A Solid Home Grinder for Pour-Over and Drip Coffee
Fellow Ode Gen 2 Review | Coffee Slang Home / Gear / Product Review Fellow Ode Gen 2Grinder Review A flat burr grinder purpose-built for pour-over and drip — and it shows in the cup. By Nick Puffer | February 2026 | 10 Min Read Quick Take If pour-over or drip coffee is what you […]