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Melitta Molino

Buying guide · Electric

Melitta Molino

Buy it if you want a simple, cheap burr grinder for drip and filter coffee; skip it for espresso or if you need fine control over the grind.

Best for
Drip, Pour-over
List price
About $70
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BrewMark hasn't tested this grinder in person. This guide compiles the maker's specs and published reviews, listed under Sources. As an Amazon Associate, BrewMark earns from qualifying purchases.

In brief

The Melitta Molino is an electric grinder with burr grinding discs and automatic shut-off. Redber lists both, and says the burr discs give a more consistent grind than blades.

It is aimed at drip and filter households that want a cheap step up from pre-ground coffee. Redber says it is best suited to filter, drip and cafetière rather than espresso.

Independent reviews of the Molino are scarce. There is no lab-style test of its particle distribution that we could open, so most of what follows comes from retailer pages and one consumer test, and should be read as such.

What it does well

  • SRF's Kassensturz test placed it second with the verdict good (grade 2.3) among the grinders it tested
  • SRF lists adjustable cup count, automatic shut-off and easy cleaning as positives
  • Redber says the removable grinding wheel and detachable containers make cleaning simpler
  • Target lists a measuring spoon and cleaning brush in the box

Where it falls short

  • Redber says it is best suited to filter, drip and cafetière rather than espresso
  • Retailer listings disagree on the number of settings and the capacity
  • Independent measurements of grind evenness are scarce; most descriptions come from retailers
  • SRF found no weaknesses, which leaves little detail on fines or coarse performance

Specs

Type
Electric
Burrs
Flat disc burr, removable grinding wheel (Redber)
Adjustment
17 settings per Redber and SRF; Target lists 13 or 14
Bean capacity
200 g (Redber); 8 oz (Target)
Cups
Adjustable cup quantity with automatic shut-off
Warranty
One year limited (Target); two years in the UK (Redber)
Included
Measuring spoon and cleaning brush (Target)
Power
Electric

Where to start on the dial

Drip 8.8Pour-over 7

Every method on the settings chart →
On this page · 5 sections
  1. What it does well
  2. Where it falls short
  3. Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
  4. How it compares
  5. Owning it

What it does well

It scored respectably in a consumer test. SRF's Kassensturz programme ranked the Molino second with the verdict "good," a grade of 2.3 on the German scale, and noted it at the lowest price of the four top-rated grinders. SRF lists adjustable cup count, automatic shut-off and easy cleaning as positives and names no weakness.

It is easy to take apart. Redber says the grinding wheel is removable and the containers detach, which makes cleaning simple. Target lists a detachable, rinsable bean container, plus a measuring spoon and cleaning brush in the box.

The controls are simple. Redber and SRF both list 17 grind settings for different brewing methods, and Redber describes adjustable cup quantity and hands-free operation. That is the whole feature set, and for a drip routine it is enough.

Where it falls short

The details are inconsistent. Target's page lists 13 settings in the highlights and 14 in the specifications, while Redber and SRF say 17. Bean capacity is given as 8 oz by Target and 200 g by Redber. These may reflect regional variants, so check the exact model before you buy.

Espresso is out. Redber says it is not best suited to espresso, and this page rates it zero for that job. Fine control is also limited: a numbered dial with a few steps is a blunt tool for dialing in a recipe, so expect to settle on one setting and leave it there.

Evidence on grind quality is thin. SRF found no weaknesses, which also means no detail on fines or on how even the coarse settings are. This page rates its coarse ability low because no source shows otherwise, not because a reviewer found it poor.

Retailer pages also claim an even, consistent grind with no test data behind the claim, so treat that as marketing.

Who should buy it, and who shouldn't

Buy it if you brew drip coffee or simple pour-over and want an inexpensive burr grinder with a cup selector. Our guide to upgrading from a blade grinder explains the gain.

Skip it if you pull espresso, brew French press as your daily method, or want to experiment with particle size.

How it compares

The Krups GX5000 is the nearest rival: another budget electric flat-burr grinder with a cup selector. See its buying guide.

The OXO Brew conical burr grinder is the step up for people who want conical burrs and more settings.

The Baratza Encore is the grinder most buyers move to when drip and pour-over become a daily habit; it costs more but has a much longer written track record.

Owning it

Per Target and Redber, the Molino pairs a bean container with a cup selector, so it suits people who grind for the whole pot at once.

Brush it out regularly. Our guide to cleaning a burr grinder covers the routine, and Redber notes the removable grinding wheel makes access easier.

Treat it as a simple appliance rather than a hobby grinder. Warranty terms vary by market: Target lists a one-year limited warranty, and Redber lists two years for the UK. Check the seller's terms for your region.

Also worth a look

Sources

  1. Target: Melitta Molino Coffee Mill Grinder
  2. Redber: Melitta Molino Electric Burr Coffee Grinder
  3. SRF Kassensturz: Testsieger, die besten Kaffeemühlen für aromatischen Kaffee

By Jeff · Checked 2026-10-22