Kinu

Overview

Kinu is a brand specializing in manual coffee grinders with precision steel conical burrs and stepless micrometric adjustments. Launched in 2016, it targets coffee enthusiasts seeking high consistency in grind size for various brewing methods. The brand expanded into spice grinders in 2024 and emphasizes German engineering with features like screwless disassembly and patented alignment systems.

History

Kinu was launched in 2016 by a family business with over 25 years of experience manufacturing grinders for other brands, having produced more than 22 million units. Its parent entity, Graef GmbH, provided the engineering foundation, with initial models M47, M38, and M68 introduced that year using Italmill-sourced burrs modified in-house. Key milestones include the 2023 limited-edition M47 Titan (1991 units) and 2024 spice grinders Saturn Black and Silver, the latter winning the 2025 German Design Award.

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Manufacturing

Products are engineered in Germany with manufacturing in the EU. Burrs are sourced from Italmill and modified in-house for Kinu's alignment system. The company leverages over 30 years of precision tool production expertise.

Notable Products

• M47 Classic - Screwless handheld grinder with 47mm burrs, fully disassemblable by hand.
• M68 - Tabletop grinder with 68mm burrs, vacuum pump base, and 50 micro-adjustments.
• M47 Titan - Limited-edition 2023 titanium grinder, 1991 units worldwide.
• Saturn Black/Silver - 2024 spice grinders awarded 2025 German Design Award.

Reputation

Kinu is praised by coffee enthusiasts for burr alignment consistency, build quality, and grind performance across espresso to filter methods. Professionals note its value in the high-end manual segment due to features like torque stoppers and stepless adjustments. Some users mention higher pricing compared to competitors, though durability offsets this for frequent users.