I love my AeroPress. I got one last year for Christmas, and have enjoyed it ever since. My thoughts in a bit more detail: http://www.alittletothewright.com/index.php/2011/01/aeropres... (Disclosure: Affiliate links within, use rgarcia's link if you'd like to avoid that)
A blade grinder like that won't do a terribly good job for something like an AeroPress. Grind quality is one of the most overlooked aspects of good coffee.
You really need a decent conical burr grinder to get a consistent fine grind. I like my Capresso grinder that I picked up for something like $70, but a quick googling turns up several well-reviewed burr grinders in the $30 range.
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- Invest in a very expensive espresso/coffee machine.
If you don't want to drop a ton of cash, but still want fast and delicious home-brewed coffee, then I would suggest getting an aeropress instead: http://www.amazon.com/Aerobie-AeroPress-Coffee-Espresso-Make...
I love my AeroPress. I got one last year for Christmas, and have enjoyed it ever since. My thoughts in a bit more detail: http://www.alittletothewright.com/index.php/2011/01/aeropres... (Disclosure: Affiliate links within, use rgarcia's link if you'd like to avoid that)
Those are great contraptions, but you will still need a grinder or ask the shop to grind.
I actually prefer grinding just before brewing coffee. It's a $20 investment, and well worth it.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-CBG100W-Coffee-Grinder/dp...
A blade grinder like that won't do a terribly good job for something like an AeroPress. Grind quality is one of the most overlooked aspects of good coffee.
You really need a decent conical burr grinder to get a consistent fine grind. I like my Capresso grinder that I picked up for something like $70, but a quick googling turns up several well-reviewed burr grinders in the $30 range.
I like the ritual of a manual grinder:
http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MSS-1B-Mini-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0...
It only takes 20 seconds or so for a single cup, and it gets your blood moving a little bit first.
Yes, ideally made of ceramic.
There is no point in spending money on good coffee if the other variables are not up to spec.
(This is totally my personal waist of money, in no way diminishing anybody's taste and budget)
Coffee snobs!
Also try craigslist. These burr grinders last forever. I got one for $5 that's probably 20 years old. Grinds are nice an consistent.
I prefer a Bialetti - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CF3Q6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?...