Anyone who enjoys fresh coffee at home understands the importance of a quality coffee grinder.
When you brew daily, it is simpler to leave it on the counter, but not every grinder is made the same, with some sticking out as obvious eyesores in an otherwise chic space.
Enter the Fellow Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder. Shaping up to be one of the best coffee grinders on the market, it is pretty and practical, making a serious statement as part of your home coffee station.
Perfect for espresso, Opus 2 is a precision electric coffee grinder for every method. It moves seamlessly between brew methods to deliver consistent grind results across the full range. It is also available in a Premium wood and metal finish.
If you want well-designed coffee paraphernalia, Fellow is one of the best options. With high-end, minimal designs, they are easily the go-to option for any modern kitchen. From the Fellow Clara French Press we reviewed (and loved), to the Fellow Stagg Electric Kettle, available at Crate & Barrel, everything is seriously chic.
Building off of the original 40 mm Fellow Opus Coffee Grinder, the Opus 2 transforms its predecessor's boxy, sharp angles into a smoother, more minimalist design while accommodating a wider range of grind settings. The side dial tunes to everything from espresso to pour-over to Aeropress, cold brew, and more.
The new 48 mm burrs promise to generate less heat than other grinders, too, preventing any flavor loss while grinding. And, for easier morning brewing, it comes with a standard catch cup as well as dosing cups for 54 mm and 58 mm portafilters.
Making coffee at home is a notoriously messy process; however, the Opus 2 has been designed with easier clean-up in mind. An internal impeller has been added to clear retained grounds, while a built-in ionizer helps to reduce static, so what you add to the hopper will end up in the cup, and not all over your counter or stuck in the machine.
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There is a design to suit every kitchen design, too. The standard edition is available in plain black and plain white; however, the Premium is available in six bold hues with wooden accent tops, matching several of the other Fellow coffee products from the best coffee machines to the best electric kettles, so you can create a cohesive setup no matter your preferred brew type.
While we have not yet had the chance to test the Fellow Opus 2 ourselves, it is certainly on my radar. I can't wait to get my hands on it.
What to Shop
From countertop organizers to vacuum jars, these are the essentials every coffee station needs to stay clean, tidy, and organized – adding a café-style touch to any kitchen corner.
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
Anboxit Countertop Coffee Station Organizer
If you really want to bring that café-style coffee home, you will need to pick up some quality syrups and beans. This tiered countertop organizer is a great way to keep these organized, using vertical storage to save space while creating a visual display.
Airscape Planetary Design Stainless Steel Coffee Canister
Nothing ruins your brew like stale coffee. This coffee canister features a patented inner plunger lid with a two-way valve that forces excess oxygen out of the canister and locks out excess humidity, preserving freshness for longer when storing coffee beans.
This ultra-sensitive scale allows for readings as low as 0.1 gram for the perfect bean measurement for home espresso.
Zulay Kitchen Milk Frother Wand
This compact handheld milk frother won't heat your milk like the Nespresso Aeroccino we reviewed, or the Smeg Milk Frother we gave 4.5 stars, but it comes in at a fraction of their price, and doesn't take up anywhere near as much space in your kitchen. The five-star reviews, of which there are over 220,000, speak for themselves, too, with thousands of happy shoppers finally enjoying more luxurious home coffee for less.
The AeroPress might be just one tool, but it promises plenty of brewing options, with the included instructions offering you four different brewing options: American, espresso-style, latte, and cold brew. Our reviewer, former barista Laura Honey, said in her review, 'If you need tasty coffee on the go, you won’t do better than this. Once you've learned how AeroPresses work, you won't want to go back.'
Tooloton Coffee Syrup Dispenser Set
This all-in-one set delivers smooth, precise liquid control while keeping various flavor syrups well organized on your counter. They are available with gold, black, and silver pumps to fit in any kitchen.
With your grinder set up complete, brush up on how to choose coffee beans to select the right roast for your brew style.
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