No. There are easy-to-use coffee grinders on the market aplenty. In addition, many machines come with handy settings allowing beginners to choose the grinds’ fineness.  Also, the instruction manuals often tell you which thickness is best for making different coffee types, such as espressos and French press.  Grinding coffee with a suitable machine is straightforward to clean, too, with the provided brush. It’s best to get a grinder with a removable coffee compartment so that you can quickly wash it out. Detachable components make it easy for newbies to clean their grinders.