Trying to find a new grinder can take time and effort. It can be overwhelming with all the different materials, number of chambers, sizes and the difference of the teeth. In this guide, we have compiled all the possible information you could need before buying your next herb grinder.  

Materials

Acrylic 

Acrylic also known as plexiglass, these herb grinders are often an economical option. Providing a decent and reliable grind, these herb grinders are often easy to clean. Acrylic herb grinders can be prone to cracking and chipping over long periods. Given these downsides, these are great for someone on a budget or someone looking for a short term option

Metal 

These are the most common type of material used for herb grinder, they are normally built out of aluminium or stainless steel. Metal herb grinders are durable, with the highest grinding ability. The teeth of a metal grinder are far less susceptible to wear, staying sharp after countless sessions. The price point of metal herb grinders sits above that of plastic or acrylic but these grinders are built to last.

Wood

Wood is a less common material than that of acrylic or metal but shouldn’t be shied away from. Wooden herb grinders can make for beautiful herb grinders, and with so many styles and designs you can find one that fits you personally. But beauty may come at a cost, a completely wooden herb grinder will have a harder time grinding down your herbs down to a desirable consistency. Most wooden grinders circumvent this by making the internal components out of metal, still leaving that stunning wood finish on the outside.

Pieces

Herb grinder can come in different materials and sizes but arguably one of the most important aspects of picking out a herb grinder is how many pieces or chambers you need. 

Two Piece

The two piece herb grinder is as basic as it gets, place your herbs in the chamber and grind away. You can control how coarse or fine your herbs are by continuing to grind until you have your perfect consistency. 

Three Piece 

A herb grinder with three pieces is an upgrade from the two piece design. The extra piece is an added compartment under the grinding chamber. The grinding chamber has holes in the bottom,  allowing herbs to fall through when they reach the perfect size. This means you won’t over grind your herbs, so you’ll always have the same consistency of herbs after grinding. 

Four Piece

A four piece herb grinder has all the bells and whistles of the last two but with a finer mesh screen and added compartment at the bottom. Together these parts work in tandem to collect the finer plant matter.

The Types of Grind 

A herb grinder breaks down your herbs, some grinders break them down finer and some coarser. Most people want a herb grinder that grinds them somewhere in the middle. How fine your grinds are can matter in some cases depending on what you’re using them for but mostly it is up to personal preference, experiment and find one that is right for you. 

Picking out the perfect grinder can be challenging. We hope that the information here has given you some insight into what type of grinder you would like to invest your money into. At Herb Grinders, we prefer a metal herb grinder that is four pieces, as this suits our needs perfectly. If you are looking for a brand new and quality made herb grinder, then take a look at our store and find your next herb grinder today.