The Melitta Molino Coffee Grinder is one of the most popular entry-level electric burr grinders in Europe, especially among users moving from pre-ground coffee or blade grinders into fresher home brewing. Melitta designed it around simplicity and value: it combines a stainless-steel flat burr grinder, straightforward controls, and a compact footprint that fits easily into smaller kitchens.
It offers 17 stepped grind settings ranging from fine to coarse. In practice, this means it performs best for filter coffee, drip machines, AeroPress, moka pot, and French press brewing. Medium grind consistency is generally considered good for its price range, though finer espresso-style grinding can become less uniform. Many reviewers and coffee enthusiasts describe it as a strong “starter grinder” rather than a true espresso grinder.
The grinder can dose coffee for 2 to 14 cups automatically, and the bean hopper holds around 200g of beans. Its removable upper burr and grounds container make cleaning relatively easy, and Melitta includes a small cleaning brush in the box. The machine also switches off automatically once grinding is complete.
Build quality is mostly plastic, which helps keep the cost low. Users commonly praise its reliability, simple operation, and decent grind quality for brewed coffee. Common criticisms include static buildup, moderate noise, and grind inconsistency at the finest settings. For espresso enthusiasts, the stepped adjustment system usually lacks the precision needed for dialing in shots consistently.
Overall, the Melitta Molino is best described as a budget-friendly, beginner-focused burr grinder that delivers noticeably better coffee than blade grinders while remaining affordable and easy to live with.
