When I arrived in Australia, I came with almost nothing. Well—aside from my amazing family, who obviously matter most. But beyond that? No guitars, no moka pots, and none of my “nonsense” gear like screwdrivers, hammers, soldering irons, and the like.
We had heard a lot of good things about Australia, including its coffee culture. And it’s true—the flat whites we got from coffee shops were incredible. The kind that makes you wonder if making coffee at home is even worth it.
But like with many things, we wanted to save money—and more importantly, enjoy good coffee whenever we felt like it. So we started simple: a moka pot and pre-ground coffee. We tried a few brands (not that there were that many), and eventually found one we really liked.
Toward the end of the year, during a chat with a close childhood friend—the kind you’ve known since you were five—he suggested: “Get a grinder.”
Sounded cool. But then came the questions: how do you choose? What’s the difference between models? What’s actually worth it?
Luckily, he had already done the research. He recommended the Kingrinder K6—at a bargain price, too.
While waiting for it to arrive, I ordered 250 grams of fresh coffee beans. They just sat there, waiting for their moment.
Fast forward to today—nine months later—and I’m a proud home grinder.
- First grind at 7 a.m. ☕
- Send the kids to school.
- Second grind at 9 a.m. ☕ ☕
- And one more at 2 p.m. ☕ ☕ ☕
Slowly, the kids got into it too. At first, they just liked smelling the freshly ground coffee. Then they started trying to grind the beans themselves. And at some point… well, I can’t quite remember what else happened, but the excitement was definitely there.
And then, yesterday, disaster struck.
My youngest finished grinding and unscrewed the container—when suddenly… The grinder slipped from his hands and hit the floor.
To be continued.