Top 15 Best Spice Grinders

Cooking enthusiasts know the benefits of freshly ground spices. After a period of time, the ground spices start losing their original taste and oil. You can purchase a large number of seeds but only grind them when you need or use them as a whole.

The whole spices can be kept for a long time before grinding. Moreover, the grinding process only takes up to several minutes. That’s why buying whole spices and choosing the best spice grinder is a reasonable option for cooking lovers.

First, I have distinguished some differences between the type of spice grinder so you can make a wise choice.

Type of Spice Grinder

There are two main types of spice grinder: electric and manual models.

Electric grinder usually consists of motor housing and bowl. Removable bowl and blade are easier for cleaning. A few products can grind both wet and dry spices into fine powder. The one-touch operation is easy to use.

Pros

• Quick and easy to use
• Multipurpose: chopping nuts, grinding grains and coffee beans

Cons

• Easy to heat up motor
• Difficult to clean
• Needs electricity

Manual grinder includes mill and ratchet. The mill models require rotating the grinder, while the ratchet works by moving the ratchet handle backward and forward.

Pros

• Portable
• Knob for adjusting the size of the grind
• Save money without using electricity

Cons

• Takes more time and effort
• Hand pain

Which Is the Best Spice Grinder for You?

This following list includes nine best spice grinders with different features.

• Best Overall: Kozo Best Herb Grinder
  “Deep chamber, strong magnetic lid, sharp and dense teeth, comfortable grip, good customer service.”
• Best Wet and Dry Spices: SHARDOR Coffee & Spice Grinders Electric
  “Two removable bowls for wet and dry ingredients, quick grinding time, powerful motor, 2-in-1 brush included, good customer service.”
• Best Budget: Golden Bell 4 Piece Spice and Herb Grinder
  “Quick grind with fine size, good customer service, affordable price.”
• Best Ratchet Mill: Kuhn Rikon Salt, Pepper and Spice Ratchet Grinder
  “Versatile tool, reduces wrist pain, work greats with nuts, easy to fill.”
• Best Mill: iRainy 5-Piece Herb Grinder
  “Power magnet lid, two mesh screens with different types of hole, sharp diamond-shaped teeth, little scraper, and four chambers included, easy to use and clean.”
• Best Electric: KRUPS F203 Electric Spice/ Coffee Grinder
  “Sharp stainless-steel blade, large bowl, transparent lid, durable motor.”
• Best Capacity: Cuisinart Electric Spice and Nut Grinder
  “Quick and quiet grinder, can grind for a long time, removable 90gr bowl, dishwasher safe, sturdy design.”
• Best Motor: Westinghouse Select Series Electric Spice Grinder
  “Easy to clean and use, removable bowl and blade, strong motor.”
• Best for Small Kitchen: Epica Electric Coffee Grinder & Spice Grinder
  “Whisper-soft motor, easy to use and clean, cord storage, skid-resistant feet.”
• Best 2-in-1 Container: Microplane 48060 Manual Spice Mill
  “Mill grater and container, grind nutmeg and cinnamon well, easy to use, removable parts for easy cleaning.”

Spice Grinder Comparison Chart

The stainless-steel bowls or grinders are dishwasher safe. Some models have many colors available for your preference.

Top 15 Best Spice Grinder Reviews

I have classified the top 15 best spice grinders into three groups: electric first, following by mill models, and finally the ratchet mill.

1. SHARDOR Coffee & Spice Grinders Electric 

(Best Wet and Dry Spices)

The Shardor grinder includes two removable bowls for dry or wet ingredients. The 2-blade bowl is for grinding dry coffee bean, grains and nuts, while the 4-blade one chops wet spices like garlic and basil.

Pressing down the lid activates the machine. You adjust the grind size by the holding time. The fine particle size is created after 20 seconds. The 2-in-1 brush included the package helps you scrape the ingredients more easily.

The capacity of the bowl is 70 grams, which can grind coffee for so many cups. The non-removable blade is attached near to the bottom of the cup. The powerful motor crushes all the ingredients into fine powder under 20 seconds. However, after 30 seconds of grinding, the engine starts heating up.

Product Specification

Bowl	Removable
Blade	Stainless steel
Adjustable grind size	No
Weight	1 pounds
Warranty	18 months

Watch this video to see how to grind with SHARDOR Coffee & Spice Grinders Electric:

2. Cuisinart Electric Spice and Nut Grinder 

(Best Capacity)

This electric model smashes the spices very quickly. The hard cinnamon sticks turn into power after 70 seconds. After two minutes of grinding continuously, the machine doesn’t heat up like other models.

The stainless-steel bowl holds up to 90 grams. After putting the top on, just simply press the top to activate the machine. It is much easier to use and clean with a removable bowl. The longer you pulse, the finer the grind.

In case you want to put this bowl into storage, it comes with plastic lid to seal onto the bowl. It works quietly without noisy sound. However, it gets heated quickly and needs time for cooling down. If you continue grinding spices, the motor will burn out and die. The nuts can get stuck under the blade, which needs a stir up.

Product Specification

Bowl	Removable
Blade	Stainless steel
Adjustable grind size	No
Weight	1 pounds
Warranty	18 months

Watch this video to see the review of Cuisinart Spice and Nut Grinder:

3. Quiseen One-Touch Electric Coffee Grinder

Quiseen electric coffee grinder can grind spices, beans, nuts and grains with large capacity (70 grams)

The compact design is easy to use with just one simple push to grind the spices. You can see how it works with the transparent lid. However, the bowl and the blade can’t be detached for easy cleaning. Use a damp cloth to wipe it.

As the motors get heated and should be rest after 30 seconds, you should pulse and stop after a while. The built-in power cord storage is right under the bottom. The machine could be improved with the retractable cord or detachable cord.

There is no button to adjust the grind size. It depends on the amount of time you press the button.

Product Specification

Bowl	Non-removable
Blade	Stainless steel
Adjustable grind size	No
Weight	1.65 pounds
Warranty	No information

Watch this video to see the review of Quiseen One Touch Electric Coffee Grinder:

4. KitchenAid BCG2110B Blade Coffee and Spice Grinder

The KitchenAid coffee and spice grinder has the classic design with motor housing and separate stainless-steel bowls. The package also includes the spice grinder accessory kit which is two spice grinding bowls.

The coffee and spice grinding bowl are pretty large with 4oz and 2 oz (62ml) respectively. The special feature for coffee lovers is the marking on the wall of the bowl indicates the amount of beans you need to make 4, 8, 10, and 12 cups of brewed coffee.

The specially designed bowls for grinding spices can be used for cumin and coriander. However, it can’t work with wet seeds. All the detachable bowls are easy to use and clean. Just press the control, and the machine works quickly.

Product Specification

Bowl	Removable
Blade	Stainless steel
Adjustable grind size	No
Weight	2 pounds
Warranty	1 year

Watch this video of the review of KitchenAid BCG2110B Blade Coffee and Spice Grinder after one year of using:

5. Epica Electric Coffee Grinder & Spice Grinder 

(Best for Small Kitchen)

This model from Epica has a motor housing and a detachable grinding cup. The special feature is the dual blade which is removable for cleaning.

The capacity of the grinding cup is 2.5 ounces (70 grams). It works quietly with the whisper-soft motor. However, the motor can heat up and burn out, which is not durable for long time working. Users should pay attention to the heat up.

The grinder is easy to use with one large activation button. You can’t adjust the grind size which depends on the grinding time. The cord storage at the bottom and the compact 3.5-inch design makes Epica Electric grinder fit into small space.

The grinder is secure with its robust, shock-absorbing frame, and its skid-resistant feet hold it steady. The built-in safety lock only runs the motor when the lid is tightly shut.

Product Specification

Bowl	Removable
Blade	Stainless steel
Adjustable grind size	No
Weight	2.15 pounds
Warranty	3 years

Watch this video to see the Epica Electric Coffee Grinder & Spice Grinder review:

6. Secura Electric Coffee Grinder & Spice Grinder

Secura electric grinder comes in with two removable bowls for different purposes: coffee grinding, and nuts and vegetables chopping.

The coffee grinding bowl has two blades which can be used for milling spices such as peppercorns, allspice, coriander and mustard seed. The other one with four blades is used to chop nuts, vegetables, and dried fruits. To remove the blade, rotate it counter-clockwise.

There is only one transparent lid for grinding but no separate lids for storage. The lid also features safety-lock. You press the lid, and the machine starts working. Depends on the pulsing time, you will get fine or coarse results.

The build-in smart overheat protection is designed to make the motor last longer without breaking. Whenever the motor heats up, the machine stops working until it cools down. The built-in cord storage stores excess cord under the grinder.

Product Specification

Bowl	Removable
Blade	Stainless steel
Adjustable grind size	No
Weight	2.82 pounds
Warranty	1 year

Watch this video to see the review of Secura Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder:

7. Westinghouse Select Series Electric Spice Grinder

(Best Motor)

The 7.4 inches high Westinghouse grinder consists of stainless-steel housing and one bowl. The removable bowl can be quickly removed and replaced, slipped into and out without twisting or locking.

The stainless-steel cup holds up to 2.1 ounces of bean capacity, but should pour only two-thirds of that. The blade works quietly and also is detachable for cleaning. However, the ground spice under blade is finer than the volume at the top. Shake it to have the fine consistency.

Since the bowl sits snugly in the center, spices are not trapped below, making it easy to clean. Sadly, because of low capacity and excess spillage upon opening, this unit needs special attention when opening.

The motor works surprisingly well in longer time without getting heat up quickly. Operation is as simple as other electric models with one small pulse button. The disadvantage is you can’t adjust the grind size and it doesn’t work with wet spices.

Product Specification

Bowl	Removable
Blade	Stainless steel
Adjustable grind size	No
Weight	1.4 pounds
Warranty	No information

8. KRUPS F203 Electric Spice/ Coffee Grinder

(Best Electric)

Krups electric grinder features stainless steel blade which works with spices and coffee beans.

The bowl is built in with strong and durable blade. The capacity of the bowl is up to 3 ounces of beans, which is enough for 12 cups of coffee. The blade can’t be removed for replacing in case it gets dull.

The durable motor is powerful and handles a wide range of ingredients including nuts, coffee beans, cinnamon sticks. After locking the transparent lid, push the black button down to activate the grinder.

You can use the sieve to get the fine particles as the grinder produces different sized particles. Pour the leftover part on the sieve into the grinder again.

Product Specification

Bowl	Non-removable
Blade	Stainless steel
Adjustable grind size	No
Weight	1 pound
Warranty	2 years

Watch this video to see the unboxing of KRUPS F203 Electric Spice and Coffee Grinder:

9. Golden Bell 4 Piece Spice and Herb Grinder

(Best Budget)

The Golden Bell 4-piece grinder is made from zinc alloy, which includes filter, lid, and grinder.

There are three chambers coming in the package.

The compact size has its advantage and disadvantage. It fits into your narrow kitchen but the small chamber can’t hold much spices. There are many teeth on the top and at the bottom of the grinder.

However, it grinds fast with consistent sized spices. The removable screen has mesh for filtering fine spices. To make a larger compartment, you can also detach the screen. The lid is held by a magnet in the center which can break off easily.

Product Specification

Bowl	Removable
Blade	Zinc alloy teeth
Adjustable grind size	No
Weight	3.2 ounces
Warranty	Lifetime

10. iRainy 5-Piece Herb Grinder

(Best Mill)

Irainy herb grinder consists of five pieces in total including: two lids, two mesh screens, and one grinder. This 2.1-inch wide grinder also comes with four chambers, and a little scraper.

The magnetized lid holds strong to the grinder. After putting the herb into the grinder, you rotate the lid clockwise to grind herbs, and spice. The zinc alloy metal can last for a long time.

The sharp diamond-shaped teeth produce consistent grind in short time. Smooth twist and easy grind. The difference between this model from Irainy and other products is the number of mesh screen.

You can use both screens to get the finest spice on the bottom. Otherwise, you can remove either one screen for fine filtering or one screen for coarser filtering. However, the screens are fragile and are likely to break.

Product Specification

Bowl	Removable
Blade	Zinc alloy teeth
Adjustable grind size	No
Weight	4 ounces
Warranty	Lifetime

Watch this video to see the review of iRainy Herb Grinder:

11. Zip Grinders Extra Large Herb Grinder

This grinder by Zip has large size with 2.5-inch diameter and 3.5-inch height. It consists of four pieces: a magnet lid, grinder, micron screen, and a base chamber.

The biggest difference between this zip grinder and other normal mill grinders is the transparent lid, and chamber. You can see how the herbs are shred with a clear top. The grinder shreds herbs with 49 curved diamond-shaped teeth. However, the space between the teeth is wide, which results in coarse herbs.

The big transparent chamber is made out of high-density acrylic material which is sandwiched between two aluminum parts. The stainless micron screen is attached to the chamber. You can’t remove the screen but are left to remove the whole chamber.

Product Specification

Bowl	Removable
Blade	Aluminum
Adjustable grind size	No
Weight	4 ounces
Warranty	Lifetime

Watch this video to see 2.5-inch ZIP Grinders Review:

12. Kozo Best Herb Grinder 

(Best Overall)

This herb grinder by Kozo has a deep chamber which is the double size of normal grinder like Golden Bell Grinder. The width of Kozo grinder is 2.5 inches.

The strong magnetic lid holds securely to the grinder. Even with strong shake or the upside-down position, the lid won’t fall off. The top and bottom are ergonomically designed for a comfortable grip.

The sharp and dense teeth is made from aluminum alloy, which can grind the lightest herb and the densest one with several twists. Quick grinding creates consistent sized herb.

The large mesh catcher can filter fine herb into the big chamber. However, the removable kief catcher needs special attention if you don’t want to knock the screen out of the catcher. It is also deep enough to hold a good amount of spices.

Product Specification

Bowl	Removable
Blade	Aluminum alloy
Adjustable grind size	No
Weight	6.4 ounces
Warranty	1 year

Watch this video to see the review of Kozo Best Herb Grinder:

13. Bazaar Anatolia Turkish Grinder

This manual Turkish grinder by Bazaar is made from brass in Turkey. Small design with great craftsmanship.

You can use the small bowl to hold the spices or remove the bowl for direct use. The screw near the handle is responsible for adjusting the grind size. If you loosen it, you get coarse ground spices.

The small hole on top is for pouring the spices into. Using the spoon to help you pour the spices. However, the grinder isn’t designed for wet seeds and big seeds.

There are many colors available. It comes with a small pouch.

Product Specification

Bowl	Removable
Blade	Metal
Adjustable grind size	Yes
Weight
Warranty

Watch this video to see how to use Bazaar Anatolia Turkish Grinder:

14. Microplane 48060 Manual Spice Mill 

(Best 2-in-1 Container)

The Microplane manual spice mill is rather different from other mill grinders in its sleek design but with bigger compartment. The airtight compartment on the top can also serve as a container.

Unscrew the top of the plunger, the storage area can store quite an amount of ground spices.

The mill is easy to use when you only need to twist in one direction to grind it. When not in use, put the handy silicone cover over the grinder. This grinder is not suitable for wet spices. The harder you press, the finer the size.

The blade has 128 teeth with small gap between teeth, which is made in the USA.

Product Specification

Bowl	Removable
Blade
Adjustable grind size	No
Weight	4.8 ounces
Warranty	No information

Watch this video to see how to use Spice Mill 2in1 Microplane International:

15. Kuhn Rikon Salt, Pepper and Spice Ratchet Grinder

(Best Ratchet Mill)

This rachet mill is from Kuhn Rikon – a Switzerland firm that has been established since 1926. The manufacturing takes place in China.

Instead of rotating the grinder like other mill products, you hold the ratchet, move it backward and forward to grind. It reduces wrist pain. Under the grinder is the adjustable knob for changing the size to fine spice in the clockwise direction.

Sometimes, with this versatile grinder, a mixture of salt, pepper and spice can be added directly to the dish. However, you can’t detach the compartment for cleaning. It is easy to fill by opening the front door and adding spice. It is advisable to clean the grinder by running coarse salt through the grinder.

Product Specification

Bowl	No
Blade
Adjustable grind size	Yes
Weight	3.2 ounces
Warranty	2 years

Watch this video to see how to use Kuhn Rikon Ratchet Grinder:

Buying Guide

The buying guide includes tips for the desired features, cleaning and maintenance.

1. What Features to Look for in a Great Spice Grinder?

Fixed or Removable Bowl

Fixed cup models take more time cleaning but the motor housing is free of stuck spices.

Removable cup models are easier to clean, and you can also use the wipe cloth to clean the inside.

Speed

The longer the grinder takes, the easier you get frustrated. While the electric models produce aromatic compounds because of the heated-up motor, the manual models hurt your hands tremendously.

Blade and Motor

The motor and the blade are the two most essential parts of a grinder. They decide how effective the grinder is. Some motors heat up after 20 seconds or longer. Then, they require cooling down before the next use. Continuous grinding causes the motor to die out soon.

The sharp and durable blade makes the grinding more quickly. There should be no gap between the blade and the bottom of the bowl in case of nuts and spices getting stuck under. Stainless steel blades are more durable for longer use.

Capacity

Limited capacity of about 50 g is probably a lot for one dish, but you can choose a larger bowl if you want to cook or store the powders. Also note that you need to fill it up frequently as spices can melt. The normal bowl size of electric models is 70 grams.

Size

The electric model usually has two parts: motor housing and removable bowls for different purposes. Therefore, you need more space for storing the electric grinder. Some also come with several chambers for storing spices directly.

The manual model has small or no chamber. You can use it directly when cooking or eating, so it won’t take much space.

Cleaning

To electric models, the removable bowl and blade make cleaning a breeze. Some are dishwasher safe. The non-removable cup needs special attention with the wiping of a damp cloth.

Make sure it is dry before you put it aside.

To manual grinder, it is easier to clean because of its small size and removable parts. However, you can use the brush to clean the teeth more easily.

2. How to Maintain the Spice Grinders?

Cleaning the spices stuck on the grinder takes time and effort. The flavors of different spices won’t be mixed together. Furthermore, the machine becomes durable with clean and dry parts. To clean the grinder, take around one-third cup of rice for grinding. The rice flour dislodges any leftover particles and absorbs oil.

After pouring out the flour, you can either wash the removable cups or use a clean towel to wipe into the grinder. Some even use the brushes to get rid of particles before wiping them out. Repeat this cleaning routine at least once a week if you use the grinder regularly.

FAQ

The most frequently asked questions about spice grinder are explained right below.

My Top Pick

Considering all the differences between coffee grinders, blenders and spice grinders, I have chosen Kozo Best Herb Grinder. The reasons are simple when I prefer freshly ground spices. This mill grinder is small but it can grind both wet and dry spices quickly.

I don’t want to store the ground spices in bulk, so the deep chamber grinds enough spices for one dish. The strong magnetic lip secures the grinder. Finally, good customer service is a bonus point whenever I have problems or need to replace a new one.

Tell me what you think about my choice of the best spice grinder in the comment section below.