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Flower Mill Is the Weed Grinder That Doesn’t Actually Grind

This toothless weed grinder mills flower instead of shredding it, with plate options for different textures.

By Maha Haq | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan

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A typical weed grinder usually attacks your flower with teeth until the nug gives up. The Flower Mill takes a completely different approach.

It mills flower instead of grinding it, which sounds like marketing language until you open it and realize the inside really does look different. There are no sharp teeth. Instead, there is a stainless steel milling plate that breaks flower down as you twist the top back and forth.

That’s the whole reason this grinder is interesting. It feels less aggressive than a standard grinder, but not weak. The version I tested is the Flower Mill Next Gen Premium 2.0″ Stainless Series, which is smaller and more ergonomic than a big traditional grinder. It feels like a personal flower prep tool instead of a heavy-duty metal puck you leave on the coffee table forever.

The version I tested includes a removable pollen screen, but kief collection is not the main reason I’d buy the Flower Mill. It doesn’t feel like a classic 4-piece grinder where the bottom chamber slowly becomes the whole secret reward. The appeal here is the milling: no sharp teeth, smoother motion, and swappable plates for different flower textures.

My (not so Sharp) Takes

The Flower Mill Next Gen Premium 2.0″ Stainless Series is a toothless herb mill for people who want a smoother, less aggressive way to break down flower. The best part is the hand feel. It’s smaller and more ergonomic than a big traditional grinder, and the twist feels smooth because you are milling flower instead of forcing it through sharp teeth.

The swappable plates are also useful. The #3 medium plate comes included, and Flower Mill sells extra plates if you want an extra fine, fine, coarse, or extra coarse result.

The Flower Mill is worth considering if you care more about flower texture and customization than having a standard grinder with sharp teeth.

Best for: Flower users who want a smoother, more ergonomic alternative to a traditional grinder

Not best for: People who mainly want a classic kief-catching grinder

Best feature: Toothless milling with swappable plates

Biggest drawback: Kief collection is not the main attraction

Flower Mill 2.0" Next Gen Premium Grinder (opens in a new window)

What Is the Flower Mill?

The Flower Mill is a weed grinder that doesn’t use teeth. Instead of shredding flower with sharp points, it uses a milling plate. You break your flower into smaller pieces, place it inside, and twist the top back and forth with light pressure. The flower breaks down through the........

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